How to Join

How to Join

How to Join

Eligibility Requirements for Membership in a Fraternity or Sorority

Joining a Greek social organization without meeting all University eligibility requirements is strictly prohibited. Both the student and the organization may face disciplinary action if these rules are not followed.

To be eligible to receive a bid or invitation to membership, students must:

  • Be enrolled full-time as a matriculated undergraduate student at Rowan University.

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

  • Have earned at least 12 college credits, either:

    • At Rowan University (including any basic-skill level credits), OR

    • As a transfer student from another accredited college or university.

      • If you are a first-semester transfer student, your most recent institution’s GPA will be used to determine eligibility. 

      • Once you have a Rowan GPA, that will be used moving forward.

Special situations:

  • Military credit: First-semester students with at least 12 credits from military service are eligible to join if they do not yet have a Rowan GPA.

  • EOF/RISE students: Must complete 24 college-level credits and get approval from their counselor before joining.

  • Rowan Choice students: Must first complete the Rowan Choice program, transfer fully to Rowan University, and meet all new membership requirements.

 

Introduction to Fraternity & Sorority Life Canvas Course

All interested students are required to complete the Introduction to Fraternity & Sorority Life course on Canvas.

This course will:

  • Introduce you to Rowan’s FSL community

  • Share important campus resources

  • Provide education on anti-hazing policies and community expectations

  • Gives our office permission to verify your eligibility, making sure you meet all university requirements

You must complete all modules in the Canvas course before receiving a bid or participating in recruitment or intake. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action for both the student and the organization.

Steps to Complete the Intro to Fraternity & Sorority Life Canvas Course

**NOTE: If you a first-year student in your first semester here at Rowan, you are ineligible to join an organization at this time and should not complete these steps.

 

  1. Complete the New Member Google Form

    • This form collects important information about you and gives our office permission to verify your academic eligibility. Be sure you are logged into your Rowan account to access the form.

    • Important: If you do not meet the academic requirements, we will send you an email explaining your ineligibility. You will not be permitted to join an organization until you meet our minimum requirements.

Complete the New Member Form here!

    2. Access the Canvas Course

  • After you submit the new member form and we confirm your eligibility, we will manually add you to the Intro to FSL Canvas course. You will receive an email notification from Canvas inviting you to the course. Once you accept, the course will appear in your Canvas Dashboard as "Leadership Rowan Student Leadership Microcredentials". Scroll down to see the Intro to Fraternity & Sorority Life module.

  • You will be responsible for reviewing all course modules and completing the mandatory quiz. You will review the following modules:

    • Welcome to Rowan FSL
    • Understanding Our Community
    • Recognized vs. Unrecognized Organizations
    • Eligibility to Join
    • Hazing Prevention & Bystander Intervention

   3. Quiz Completion and Confirmation

  • After reviewing all of the modules listed above, you will be required to take a quiz to test your knowledge. You will have a maximum of 3 attempts to score at least an 80% (at least 12 out of 15 questions correct). Once you have successfully complete the quiz, our office will confirm that you meet all requirements.

  • We will send a confirmation email to both you and the organization you are interested in joining. This email confirms that you are eligible to move forward in the membership process.

*Please note that it may take 24-48 hours for our office to add you to the Intro to FSL Canvas course after submitting the New Member Form. This form is reviewed only during the business week (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm) and will not be processed over the weekend. If you have any questions as you are completing these requirements, please reach out to us at greeklife@rowan.edu. 

Recruitment Processes 

Recruitment and new member processes vary across our different Greek councils. The best way to learn about how each organization recruits is by connecting directly with the chapters or their members.

Please note that during the first two weeks of the semester, no recruitment or intake events are allowed. We want students to focus on settling into their classes and campus life before exploring Greek membership.

Below, you’ll find details about each council, including which organizations belong to them and a brief overview of their recruitment styles. If you’re unsure about which organization might be the best fit or want to discuss your options with a staff member, please don’t hesitate to email us at greeklife@rowan.edu!

Greek Cultural Organizations Council (GCOC) Recruitment Process:

GCOC is composed of fraternities and sororities founded with cultural, multicultural, and identity-based missions. These organizations emphasize community, advocacy, cultural awareness, academic success, and brotherhood/sisterhood.

Recruitment styles vary. Interested students are encouraged to attend informational sessions hosted by each chapter. You may hear these informational sessions called names like "Vino Blanco," "eXpresso," "Rush Week", or "Ladies Night," but they all refer to a chapter’s formal interest session.These events provide an opportunity to learn about the organization’s history, purpose, and traditions. Informational sessions are typically formal in nature, and students are encouraged to wear professional attire.

Recognized GCOC Chapters

  • Chi Upsilon Sigma (ΧΥΣ)

  • Lambda Sigma Upsilon (ΛΣΥ)

  • Lambda Tau Omega (ΛΤΩ)

  • Lambda Theta Alpha (ΛΘΑ)

  • Lambda Theta Phi (ΛΘΦ)

  • Lambda Upsilon Lambda (ΛΥΛ)

  • Mu Sigma Upsilon (ΜΣΥ)

  • Sigma Beta Rho (ΣΒΡ)

 

Interfraternity Council (IFC) Recruitment Process:

IFC has a "Rush Week" during the first month of each semester. Each individual fraternity will host its own events where potential members can learn more about specific organizations, including their history, values, philanthropy efforts, and brotherhood. These smaller events provide a more personalized opportunity to connect with active members and ask questions. Students are free to attend any events they choose without obligation. To stay up to date on recruitment events and details, it’s best to follow each chapter on social media, where they regularly share information about their rush events, contact info for rush chairs, and more.

 Recognized IFC Fraternities

  • Alpha Chi Rho (ΑΧΡ)

  • Alpha Epsilon Pi (ΑEΠ)

  • Alpha Phi Delta (ΑΦΔ)

  • Alpha Phi Omega (ΑΦΩ)

  • Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ)

  • Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ)

  • Phi Kappa Sigma (ΦΚΣ)*

  • Phi Mu Alpha (ΦΜΑ)

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ)

  • Sigma Pi (ΣΠ)

  • Tau Epsilon Phi (ΤΕΦ)

  • Theta Chi (ΘΧ)

*Phi Kappa Sigma is currently a recognized chapter at Rowan University but is on a Structured Accountability Plan through December 2025. They will not be taking a new member class during the Fall 2025 semester.

 

National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Recruitment Process:

Rowan’s NPC sororities hold two recruitment processes each year: an informal process in the fall and spring called Continuous Open Bidding (COB) and a formal process in the spring known as NPC Formal Recruitment.

Continuous Open Bidding (COB) takes place in the fall and is an informal process. Any non-affiliated female student is welcome to attend recruitment events hosted by participating sororities. First-year students may attend events but are not eligible to join during this period. The number of organizations participating in COB varies each year, depending on their membership numbers at the start of the semester. There is also a short COB period in the spring after NPC Formal Recruitment has concluded.

If you are interested in participating in Fall 2025 COB, please fill out the COB Interest Form! Filling out this form is not binding and simply allows your name to be shared with chapters participating in COB.

NPC Formal Recruitment, held in the spring, is a structured and organized process requiring advance registration. This multi-day event is designed to help students meet all participating sororities through a series of planned activities and rounds. To accommodate students’ academic schedules, recruitment events are typically held in the evenings and on weekends. Formal Recruitment provides a clear timeline and process for receiving membership invitations and allows students to experience a comprehensive introduction to the NPC community at Rowan.

Save the Date for Spring 2026 NPC Formal Recruitment: February 13-16, 2026!

Please see below for key dates and important information regarding the required steps to participate. If you have any questions, please email greeklife@rowan.edu.

 

Eligibility Requirements

1. Complete the FSL Eligibility Process

  • Complete the New Member Form - this collects important information about you and gives our office permission to verify your academic eligibility. You must be logged into your Rowan email to access the form. **Please note: If you do not meet the academic requirements, we will send you an email explaining your ineligibility. You will not be permitted to join an organization until you meet our minimum requirements.

  • Take the Intro to Fraternity & Sorority Life Canvas course. After you submit the new member form and we comfirm your eligibility, we will manually add you. You will receive an email notification from Canvas inviting you to the course. Once you acccept, the course will appear on your Canvas Dashboard as "Leadership Rowan Student Leadership Microcredentials". Scroll down to see the Intro to Fraternity & Sorority Life module.

  • You will be responsible for reviewing the FSL course modules and completing the mandatory quiz. You only need to review the Intro to FSL Module which includes: 

    • Welcome to Rowan FSL
    • Understanding Our Community
    • Recognized vs. Unrecognized Organizations
    • Eligibility to Join
    • Hazing Prevention & Bystander Intervention

  • After reviewing the modules, you must complete the quiz to test your knowledge of what you've learned. You will have a maximum of 3 attempts to score at least an 80% or higher on the quiz (12/15 correct) Once you have successfully completed the quiz, our office will confirm that you meet our eligibility requirements.

*Please note that it may take 24-48 hours for our office to add you to the Intro to FSL Canvas course after submitting the New Member Form. This form is reviewed only during the business week (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm) and will not be processed over the weekend or on holidays. If you have any questions as you are completing these requirements, please reach out to us at greeklife@rowan.edu. 

2. Register for Recruitment

Once you are eligible and have received confirmation from our office via email, complete your registration through MyCampusDirector.

Register via MyCampusDirector here!

3. Pay the $15 Registration Fee

  • Do not pay until you have completed eligibility AND submitted your form in CampusDirector

  • Fee is non-refundable

  • Payment does not guarantee a bid

Pay the Registration fee here!

Registration Deadline

All steps must be completed by:
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:55pm

Your PNM registration is not active until:
-Eligibility confirmed
-MyCampusDirector form submitted
-Fee paid

 

 Recognized NPC Sororities

  • Alpha Epsilon Phi (ΑΕΦ)*

  • Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ)

  • Alpha Sigma Tau (ΑΣΤ)

  • Delta Phi Epsilon (ΔΦΕ)

  • Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ)

  • Theta Phi Alpha (ΘΦΑ)

*Alpha Epsilon Phi is currently a recognized chapter at Rowan University but is on a Structured Accountability Plan through June 2026. They will not be taking new members through COB in the fall or NPC Formal Recruitment in the spring.

 

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Membership Intake Process: 

NPHC chapters at Rowan conduct their membership selection/membership intake processes independently and at varying times throughout the year. These processes often begin with formal interest meetings, where prospective members learn about the organization’s values, history, and expectations. Informational sessions are typically formal in nature, and students are encouraged to wear professional attire. Before membership, students are typically required to submit transcripts and letters of recommendation, and most NPHC organizations have minimum GPA requirements and additional requirements in order to join.

NPHC organizations were originally founded to support students from historically underrepresented backgrounds and place strong emphasis on their rich history, culture, and traditions. These chapters prioritize community engagement and service, encouraging members to give back and uplift others. While these organizations have historic roots in the Black/African American experience, membership is open to all students who are interested in embracing their values and mission.

Rowan University proudly stands as the only school in New Jersey with active chapters representing all nine NPHC organizations!

Recognized NPHC Chapters

  • Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ)

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ)

  • Kappa Alpha Psi (ΚΑΨ)

  • Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ)

  • Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ)

  • Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ)

  • Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ)

  • Sigma Gamma Rho (ΣΓΡ)

  • Iota Phi Theta (ΙΦΘ)