Interfraternity Council

The Interfraternity Council at ETSU is the governing body of five social fraternities at ETSU. The council supports educational programming to advance the goals of leadership and social development, regulates formal recruitment for the fraternities, and serves as a judiciary board in case any problems between fraternities arise. The council keeps a constitution and a set of bylaws that, if necessary, can be amended with new legislation during bi-weekly meetings held each semester.

Information regarding fraternity and sorority judicial and academic standings may be found here. This also includes a list of any fraternities or sororities that are not recognized. 

Register for Fraternity Recruitment

 Frequently Asked Questions about IFC Recruitment

• How do I obtain more information about joining?

  Keep reading for more information! But if you can’t find what you need, please contact:

  Mack Dyer, IFC Vice President of Recruitment at dyerms@etsu.edu 

  Ben Patton, IFC President at pattonbh@etsu.edu 

  Maggie Darden, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at dardenm@etsu.edu

• Do I have to be a freshman to join a fraternity?

   Any full-time enrolled undergraduate student is eligible for fraternity membership.

• What kind of grades do I need to join a fraternity?

   The fraternal experience has academic expectations. Most chapters require above a 2.5, some above a 2.75 high school or college GPA.

• How do I sign up?

   Fill out the registration form!

• Will recruitment be in person or virtual due to the Coronavirus?

  Most recruitment events will take place virtually in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. However, if guidelines permit and careful planning occurs chapters may host in-person events.

  Chapters who violate guidelines are at risk of violating university policies and will be held accountable through the university judicial process.

• When does spring 2021 recruitment start?

  Bids can be distributed starting the first day of classes on January 19, 2021 through the last day of classes on April 30, 2021.
  
  
  
  

  For more information about joining a fraternity, please consider attending a virtual information session.

  The info session will provide potential new members with information about the upcoming recruitment period.

• What is the spring 2021 recruitment schedule?

  Spring recruitment is called "informal recruitment." This means that chapter members will host recruitment events (following COVID-19 guidelines) on their own schedules. We recommend following chapter social media accounts to see advertisements and reaching out to their recruitment chairs to express  your interest in joining.

  A great place to make connections with chapters is during the info sessions. They will take place on: January 15, January 21, and February 1 on Zoom. (Link forthcoming).
  
  

• Will someone help me prepare and participate in the recruitment process?

  Yes, for spring 2021 recruitment, the IFC recruitment chair, Mack Dyer and IFC president, Ben Patton are able to answer any and all questions about recruitment.

  For the fall semester, Rho Sigmas or Rho Sigs are recruitment guides who have disaffiliated from their chapter to help potential new members throughout the recruitment process.

• If I go through the recruitment process, do I have to join?

  No. You do not have to join an IFC fraternity just because you participate in the recruitment process. You are strongly encouraged to participate in all recruitment activities since this provides excellent opportunity to meet all chapters. Due to the commitment of fraternity membership, you should feel 100% comfortable with your choice.

• Is this my only opportunity to join an IFC fraternity?

  We cannot guarantee that chapters will offer bid invitations after their initial bidding period, which typically takes place at the start of the semester. However, it is a common practice at ETSU that chapters will participate in “continuous open bidding” or informal recruitment throughout the fall and spring semesters, allowing others to join after the fall formal recruitment period.

• Can I join more than one social fraternity?

  No. Although you may become familiar with all organizations through the recruitment process, you may only accept one invitation to join an IFC chapter at ETSU.

  Members are eligible to join Greek-lettered organizations that center on professions, majors, academic honors, or community service.

• How much does it cost to be a member of a chapter?

  Fraternity membership does have an annual cost as an undergraduate student. This is called “dues” and is usually more expensive as a new member, then goes down after the new member period. This amount varies among chapters. For individual chapter dues and what this money covers, please contact a representative from each of the individual chapters.

  Joining a chapter will require dues payments that range anywhere from approximately $300-$450 for the first semester and approximately $250-$450 for each semester thereafte

•  What about Hazing?

  The ETSU policy on Hazing states: Hazing. Hazing, as defined in TCA § 49-7-123(a)(1), means any intentional or reckless act, on or off the property, of any higher education institution by an individual acting alone, or with others, which is directed against any other person(s) that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that person(s), or which induces or coerces a person(s) to endanger such person(s) mental or physical health or safety. Hazing does not include customary athletic events or similar contests or competitions, and is limited to those actions taken and situations created in connection with initiation into or affiliation with any organization;

  Any allegations or reports of hazing are taken seriously and acted upon swiftly. Reports may come in to the Dean of Students, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, or by completing the report form online.

  A list of institutional expectations and disciplinary procedures may be found in the “Student Conduct and Rights” section of the current year’s academic catalog.

2020 Interfraternity Council Executive Board

If you need to call attention to a student of concern, please review information about ETSU's CARE Report.

If you wish to submit a complaint, infraction, or incident regarding a fraternity or sorority click here.

At the IFC Maple Street Housing Update meeting on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 ETSU announced it was ending University recognition of new off fraternity housing effective July 1, 2018 with existing homes phased out over a three year period.

 The only home with an agreement in place and currently recognized by ETSU is Sigma Chi, Zeta Omega chapter at 734 West Maple. This is the only home/off campus addresses that will be listed on the ETSU FSL website and the only home where any university related including but not limited to recruitment events or registered social events will be recognized.