Men's Recruitment is Informal:  Fraternities can extend invitations to join at anytime, 365 days a year. Some fraternities conduct summer recruitment events in addition to the traditional fall and spring recruitment periods. Meet the Greeks and Boiler Gold Rush informational sessions provide opportunities to learn about the Greek system without having to visit all 40+ chapters individually. There are major differences among the fraternities, so be sure to fully investigate the groups that interest you. Contact the Interfraternity Council if you want to be listed on the potential member database visit Preferred Recruitment on the IFC website to sign up.

Invitations to Join:

When a fraternity extends an invitation to join, it is called a "bid." It is up to the student to decide whether or not to accept a bid. Students may receive bids from more than one organization, but can only accept one. Students have three options when considering a bid:

  • Accept the bid and begin affiliation with the organization immediately.
  • Accept the bid, but defer joining until the following semester (option must be approved by the organization).
  • Decline the bid.


Greek Councils:

Purdue is home to four distinct councils to choose from.

  • IFC (Interfraternity Council) — Fraternities

    • The purpose of the Interfraternity Council at Purdue University is to govern the 41 fraternities (and growing) with our four principles in mind: scholarship, leadership, service and friendship. Another key purpose of IFC is to provide educational, philanthropic and social events for the entire Greek Community. While aiming to maintain a positive relationship between all fraternities, IFC continues to be a liaison between the Greek Community and Purdue University.

  • MGC (Multicultural Greek Council) — Fraternities and Sororities

    • The Multicultural Greek Council was established at Purdue University in 2003. It serves as a governing body while creating and maintaining high standards in the life of culturally-based fraternities and sororities by addressing, managing and creating strategic programming. This helps to unify organizations involved in the MGC, while upholding higher education, providing community services, improving leadership and maintaining a positive relationship between the MGC, other Greek Councils and the university student body and administration, thereby helping improve campus life. MGC was created to help each organization be well acquainted and understand what each can bring to the Purdue campus and show support for one another in culturally-based events, shows, fundraisers, etc. Also, with diversity on campus, organizations are able to express the unity they have for one another.

  • NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) — Fraternities and Sororities

    • The National Pan-Hellenic Council is the official coordinating agent for nine historically Black Greek letter fraternities and sororities. NPHC and its member organizations have a profound commitment to providing community service and promoting the welfare of the campus and community. The Purdue University Chapter of NPHC serves as the communication link among the affiliate organizations. Currently, eight of the nine NPHC member organizations are represented at Purdue. Purdue NPHC develops and supports programs designed to meet the needs of the Purdue campus and community.

  • PHA (PanHellenic Association) — Sororities

    • The purpose of the Panhellenic Association at Purdue is to govern the 21 sororities while keeping in mind each organization’s ideals and promoting a positive experience for all sorority members. Panhellenic strives to unite chapter women, strengthen their values, and establish common goals. Through the development and sponsorship of programs, PHC provides educational opportunities for its members along with the development of student leaders.