Hello!
Are you interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at Lehigh University?
Our community consists of 24 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 specific organizations 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, visit their website at https://lehighcgc.squarespace.com/ or follow them on Instagram @lehighcgc.
Cultural Greek Council Expansion
The Cultural Greek Council is excited to welcome two new organizations to their council!
Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. is the world’s largest Asian-interest fraternity. Lambda Phi Epsilon is dedicated to guiding men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth. You can find more information about Lambda Phi Epsilon by following them on instagram @lehighlambda.interestgroup.
Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. was founded on the principles of womyn empowerment, multiculturalism, and a commitment to service. You can find more information about Lambda Tau Omega by following them on instagram @lehigh_mermaids.
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 Wednesday, January 17th at the link below.
IFC Fraternity Recruitment Registration
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) consists of 11 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 or Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Dr. Alexandra Smith at abs623@lehigh.edu
Spring 2024 Recruitment Schedule:
Required Kick-off Event: Sunday, January 21st from 6:00pm-7:30pm in Rauch 184
Makeup Greek PREP: Sunday, January 21st from 7:30-8:15 PM in Rauch 184
Open Events: Monday, January 22nd- Friday, January 26th
Closed Events: Invitation by chapter only; Saturday, January 27th - Monday, January 29th
Bid Acceptance: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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.
Welcome Back Pi Lambda Phi!
Pi Lambda Phi (“Pi Lam”) will rejoin the Interfraternity Council in the spring 2024 semester. The work that Pi Lambda Phi is doing with programs around emotional intelligence, leadership development, and DEI demonstrates the organization’s commitment to sustaining an impactful legacy at Lehigh and our surrounding community. If you are interested in learning more about joining Pi Lambda Phi please contact the Pi Lambda Phi staff at inplf@lehigh.edu or the Office of Student Involvement at infrasor@lehigh.edu. You can also follow them @lehigh_pilam on Instagram to learn more!
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 10, 2024. It is anticipated that PNMs will sign-up for an arrival time on either Monday, January 15th or Tuesday, January 16th. Primary Recruitment will begin Tuesday, January 16th at 6PM with a mandatory PNM Orientation session. The first round of recruitment will begin the morning Wednesday, January 17th.
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 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 2024 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.
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