Fraternities & Sororities

Are you ready to become a member of WPI’s vibrant community of fraternities and sororities? Joining is easy—here’s everything you need to know. Be sure to check out the calendar and events listings for important dates and deadlines.

Greek Life

Who Can Join?

  • First year and transfer students must pass 2/3 of their A Term courses. Students taking the semester-long math course must have earned 2/3 credits, not including the semester-long course, as no grade will have been earned in the course at the time of Formal Recruitment.
  • Upperclass students must have passed an average of 2/3 of their courses and must be in good standing academically.
  • Freshmen are NOT allowed in fraternity houses at any time during A Term. Violation of this rule will lead to recruitment ineligibility.

What’s Involved?

  • Attending information sessions to learn about each fraternity or sorority
  • Taking a tour of the fraternity or sorority houses, where you’ll meet members and learn more about the chapters
  • Signing your bid (invitation to join) from the chapter you’ve chosen to join
  • Participating in a variety of new member education activities, including meetings about chapter history and values and songs

Fraternity Recruitment Events

Fraternity New Member Recruitment begins the second week of B Term and continues through December. If you have any questions regarding Fraternity Recruitment, email the Interfraternity Council (IFC)’s VP of Recruitment Chairman Anthony Romeo or IFC Advisor Caitlin Donlan.

Sorority Recruitment Events

Sorority New Member Recruitment begins the last week of A Term and ends in early November. If you have any questions regarding Sorority Recruitment, please email the Panhellenic VP of Recruitment, Miranda Lawell, or the Panhellenic Advisor, Christina Kobza.