Interfraternity Council

Both Interfraternity Council fraternities host formal rush processes during the Fall & Spring semesters. Chapters host a variety of recruitment events throughout the first several weeks of the semester, such as watching a sports game, meeting up at the Recreation & Wellness Center, or barbecuing with the members. No matter what, the events are designed to give potential new members the chance to get to know active chapter members and decide if membership is right for you.

Recruitment Eligibility Requirements:

To participate in IFC Recruitment, the following minimum requirements must be satisfied:  

• UMSL student, enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours 
• Possess a cumulative UMSL G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher
• Must be in good standing with the University, Office of Student Involvement, and Fraternity & Sorority Life

Potential New Member's Rights:

• Each Potential New Member shall reserve the right to accept or decline any bid at any time without any penalty or pressure placed upon the Potential New Member.
• Each Potential New Member shall participate in recruitment events and activities that adhere to the following policies of IFC:
  • Values-based;
  • Alcohol and substance-free;
  • Generally in good taste;
  • Not derogatory, degrading, or slanderous to anyone
• No Member Fraternity shall initiate communication with a New Member or Member of another Member Fraternity about disassociation / de-pledging in order to become a New Member or Member of their own Member Fraternity.

What is a "Bid"?

A "bid" is an invitation to membership in a fraternity.  The term bid is most often used to describe a piece of paper from the chapter formally inviting someone to join the organization.

Once you've attended events for the fraternities and those groups have had a chance to determine their membership selections - you may be extended an invitation of membership aka a "bid". There are a few things to keep in mind regarding "bids."

• There is the possibility that you could be extended bids from multiple organizations, depending on the mutual selection process of the groups.

• Once you sign a bid - that is the chapter you are committing to and are therefore "off the table" to be pursued by other groups for membership.

• You are not required to sign a bid immediately after being extended the invitation of membership. Please take your time when deciding what group’s membership makes the most sense for you.

It is strongly recommended that you take time to learn about the chapters on our campus and make an informed decision about which fraternity is right for you.