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Are you interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at Lehigh University?
Our community consists of over 20 individual chapters that offer a unique experience for students looking to join a brotherhood, sisterhood, or to get more involved.
Please see below about information related to the recruitment/intake process for our Cultural Greek Council. Interfraternity Council, and Panhellenic Council.
For more information please check out the Fraternity and Sorority Life website at go.lehigh.edu/gogreek or follow us on Instagram at @lehighfsl.
Cultural Greek Council
The Cultural Greek Council (CGC) consists of 5 chapters founded as culturally-based organizations. Students interested in joining a CGC organization should contact a member of the specific organization for more information. Students can attend programmatic and informational sessions advertised by that organization. There are no structured processes or specific time - periods for membership intake. Individual organizations conduct an independent, discretionary process. If there are questions, contact Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Enrique Rosado at enr323@lehigh.edu or the Cultural Greek Council at incgc@lehigh.edu
REQUIREMENTS
All potential new members participating in recruitment must have at least 12 completed Lehigh credits, a minimum 2.500 GPA, be in good standing with the university, and have attended a Greek PREP 5x10. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements.
For interested individuals: CGC Interest Form
To learn more about the council, follow them on Instagram @lehighcgc.
Cultural Greek Council Expansion
The Cultural Greek Council is excited to welcome a new organization to their council!
Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. was founded on April 5th, 1979 and its four goals are Academic Excellence, Cultural Awareness & Diversity, Brotherhood, and Being Role Models to the Community. You can find more information about Lambda Sigma Upsilon by following them on instagram @r2.upsilons or visiting their website.
Students interested in learning more about how to join either organization can contact the Office of Student Involvement at infrasor@lehigh.edu
Interfraternity Council
In order to participate in IFC Recruitment, you must register by Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at 11:55PM at the link below.
IFC Fraternity Recruitment Registration
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) consists of 10 fraternity chapters. The primary recruitment process occurs in the spring semester and consists of events hosted by individual chapters. Students will attend events hosted by chapters they are interested in, and if the chapter expresses interest, the student will receive an invitation to begin new member education. Questions about IFC recruitment can be directed to the) Interfraternity Council at inifc@lehigh.edu, IFC Recruitment Chair, Matt Molina at mam326@lehigh.edu, or Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Dr. Alexandra Smith at abs623@lehigh.edu.
Spring 2025 Recruitment Schedule:
Makeup Greek PREP: Sunday, January 19th from 5:15pm - 5:45pm in Rauch 184
Required Kick-off Event: Sunday, January 19th from 5:45pm - 9:00pm in Rauch 184
Open Events: Monday, January 20th - Friday, January 24th
Events By Chapter Invitation Only; Saturday, January 25th- Monday, January 27th
Bid Acceptance: Wednesday, January 29th
REQUIREMENTS
All potential new members participating in recruitment are required to have at least 12 completed Lehigh credits, a minimum 2.500 GPA, to be in good standing with the university, and to have attended a Greek PREP 5x10 session. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements.
Panhellenic Council
The Panhellenic Council consists of 8 Panhellenic sororities who host primary recruitment each spring. Primary recruitment registration will close on January 5th. The cost for registration is $50 which includes meals throughout recruitment and virtual training from our partners at Launchpoint.
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Registration Link
REQUIREMENTS
All potential new members (PNMs) participating in recruitment are required to have at least 12 completed Lehigh credits (transfer credits do not count), a minimum 2.500 GPA, to be in good standing with the university, and to have attended a Greek PREP 5x10. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements. If you missed the Greek PREP sessions in the Fall, a makeup session will take place prior to formal recruitment in January.
ARRIVALS
All potential new members (PNMs) participating in recruitment will receive specific information about pre-arrival requirements for returning to their residence by January 6 2025. It is anticipated that PNMs will sign-up for an arrival time on either Monday, January 13th or Tuesday, January 14th. Primary Recruitment will begin Tuesday, January 14th at 6PM with a mandatory PNM Orientation session in Rauch 184. The first round of recruitment will begin in the morning on Wednesday, January 15th.
ATTENDANCE
Your presence at all recruitment meetings and events during Primary Recruitment is of the utmost importance. If you anticipate missing some or all of recruitment (e.g. study abroad, Gryphon training, athletic team practice, etc.), please contact Panhellenic Exec at inpanhel@lehigh.edu.
Should you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Panhellenic Exec at inpanhel@lehigh.edu or the Panhellenic Advisor, Julianna Dougherty, via email at jud322@lehigh.edu.
Eligibility
Deferred Recruitment:
First-year students cannot join a fraternity or sorority until their second semester. Knowing that membership in a fraternity or sorority is an organizational obligation and potentially a residential obligation, Lehigh University believes it is important for students to acclimate to University life before making such an important decision.
Academic Requirements:
A Lehigh University student is eligible to join a fraternity or sorority after successfully completing a full-time Lehigh schedule of 12 credit hours or more and earning a 2.500 GPA or higher. Transfer credit hours do not apply towards eligibility. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements.
Student Conduct Implications:
Certain violations of the Student Code of Conduct will affect membership eligibility in a fraternity or sorority, including students who have been found responsible for serious violations of the LU Code of Conduct, including involving alcohol/drugs and students found responsible for more than one alcohol/drug violation. Violations include the use, distribution, or possession of alcohol or drugs. Students will not be permitted to join a fraternity or sorority in the semester the violation occurs, or the following semester.
Please note that Lehigh University reserves the right to restrict student participation in extracurricular activities for a single violation of any type depending upon the circumstances.
Other Requirements:
Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority in Spring 2025 are required to attend a Greek PREP session. Greek PREP stands for Greek Pre-Recruitment Education Program. As a result of participating in this program, students will learn about the structure and mission of the fraternity and sorority community, policies and expectations, appropriate interactions with chapters, available opportunities that exist at Lehigh and proper communication methods. The Office of Student Involvement believes this program is an important element in demonstrating to interested students the value of the fraternity and sorority experience so that students are best equipped to prepare them for the opportunity of joining a fraternity or sorority at Lehigh. This program meets the 5x10 requirement for Creative Curiosity. Click here for more information.
PARENT & FAMILY INFORMATION
If your parent or guardian has questions regarding the recruitment process and membership in a Greek organization, please encourage them to take a look at our Parent & Family website.