With three councils consisting of 11 fraternities and sororities, our community can be one of the most significant experiences for a college student. Our 3 councils offer a variety of organizations so that any UMSL student will be able to find their place.
At UMSL, the recruitment or intake process for each of our three councils is as unique as the organizations they govern. Recruitment and intake refer broadly to the process and potential opportunities made available to a student seeking membership in one of the Greek-lettered organizations supported by the Office of Student Involvement.
To join one of UMSL's greek-lettered organizations, it is important to learn more about which council you are interested in! UMSL students are able to join organizations under the three governing councils listed below.
Both Panhellenic sororities participate in a partially structured recruitment process each fall semester, most commonly occurring in the week following Labor Day (Tuesday-Sunday). Registration is required to participate, and early registration is encouraged. Fall 2024 recruitment registration will open soon!
There are often opportunities to join in the Spring Semester through a process referred to as Continuous Open Bidding (COB), but this opportunity can not be guaranteed.
All of our recruitment methods are mutual selection processes; meaning men and women decide which organization they would like to join and the chapters decide which individuals they will invite for membership. Although participating in any of the three processes does not guarantee membership in a fraternity/sorority, you will undoubtedly meet many new and distinctive people. If you do join a fraternity or sorority you will be a part of an active community with bonds that last a lifetime.
