Recruitment is more than "rush." Different chapters have different processes, but on the whole, students become a part of Greek life by befriending current Greeks, learning about individual chapters, and determining whether Greek life is a good fit personally. No one ever has an obligation to join a fraternity or sorority.
If you are interested in receiving more information on Greek life, please complete our interest form. You might also review North-American Interfraternity Conference's Nine Basic Expectations of Greek membership.
There are no restrictions on joining IFC fraternities. Chapters may host events throughout the year to come into contact with potential members, or work one-on-one with individuals. IFC will host a few events each semester to facilitate opportunities to anyone to get to know UMKC's fraternities.
Visit the Panhellenic website for a complete recruitment schedule.
Most Panhellenic recruitment occurs at the beginning of each academic year. There is a formal process by which potential members visit with chapters, and are matched according to mutual selection and other factors. Students who have missed this period, though, should not feel precluded from participating in Greek life. Depending on numbers, chapters may recruit after "Formal Recruitment" throughout the year. You may sign up online if interested, or contact the sorority advisor for more information.
Local sororities do not participate in the Panhellenic recruitment process, but typically they host their major recruitment events during the first weeks of the fall and spring semesters. Again, though, potential members may make contact at any time.
National Pan-Hellenic groups host member intake at different times throughout the year. NPHC organizations prefer that potential members familiarize themselves with their national organizations through their websites before approaching the chapters. Various NPHC events where potential members might make contact with chapter members are advertised around campus.
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