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 How to join an IFC fraternity

The process for joining a fraternity during the first weeks of school is called "formal recruitment" and is managed by the Interfraternity Council (IFC).  It is a mutual selection process where you determine which group of men you fit in best with and they determine which men fit in best with them.  They will indicate their interest in you being a member by extending a “bid” and you indicate your interest by accepting the bid.  You will be required to complete a “blue card” which gives the Greek Life Office permission to check your grades to determine if you meet the minimum academic requirements to join (or click the link below).  If so, your name will be added to a list of eligible men.  Formal recruitment is free.

IFC hosts events at the beginning of recruitment (see schedule above), providing an opportunity for men to meet with representatives from all of MSU's IFC fraternities. During the remainder of formal recruitment, each fraternity will host their own functions and each can provide a schedule of their own events to you. 

Thought it is not required, it is a good idea to attend at least one function of each fraternity.

At the end of formal recruitment is bid day, where each fraternity hands out invitations to join.  No fraternity can invite a man to be a member prior to this day.  Once you have chosen which fraternity you want to join, go to the Greek Life Office (204 ADUC) and complete a Personal Data Card (be sure to sign the back).  IFC's fee for joining is $5.00 and you pay it when you sign the card.

Depending on the year, this process is also sometimes done in the spring.  Call the Greek Life Office (606) 783-2071 to check.

How to join a fraternity after formal recruitment

Each fraternity manages its own efforts after formal recruitment is concluded through a process called "continuous open bidding” (COB).  You will be asked by the chapters to complete a blue card to participate in COB events.  The Greek Life Office can provide you information for each fraternity's recruitment chair so you can contact each individually. 

After formal recruitment, a fraternity can offer a student a bid at any time.  Once a bid is given, the student who decides to join must come to the Greek Life Office and complete a Personal Data Card (be sure to sign the back).  IFC's fee for joining is $5.00 and you pay it when you sign the card.

IFC stands strongly against hazing.  Click here for MSU's Hazing policy. 

Greek Life Office   204 Adron Doran University Center  Morehead, KY 40351 (606) 783-2071