General Information for Recruitment & Intake
What is Recruitment?
The process for joining a Greek organization is called "Recruitment" or "Intake.
When can I join a fraternity or sorority?
Students can join a fraternity or sorority during the recruitment/intake periods throughout the academic year.
At Denison University, we have a Deferred Recruitment process for first-year students. Deferred recruitment delays, or defers the joining process for first-year students until their second semester at Denison University. This allows first-year students to adjust to Denison, focus on their academics, and learn about the different involvement opportunities prior to joining. Students must meet the eligibility requirements to be eligible to participate in recruitment.
All other students may join a fraternity or sorority in the Fall semester through an informal recruitment process, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
How do I become eligible?
Fraternities-Interfraternity Council Requirements:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher
- Completed 12 credit hours at Denison
- Not on a disciplinary probation status that prohibits you from affiliating with a fraternity
Sororities-Panhellenic Council Requirements:
- 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Completed 12 credit hours at Denison
- Not on a disciplinary probation status that prohibits you from affiliating with a sorority
National Pan-Hellenic Council Requirements:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher
- Completed 12 credit hours at Denison
- Not on a disciplinary probation status that prohibits you from affiliating with a fraternity or sorority
Fall Semester Transfer Student Requirements:
- 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher from your previous institution
- Completed 4 weeks of class at Denison
- Not on a disciplinary probation status that prohibits you from affiliating with a fraternity or sorority
If you have any questions concerning Fraternity or Sorority Recruitment or Intake please contact Aimee M. Maczko, Associate Director of Campus Leadership & Involvement, 740-587-6394.