Fraternity + Sorority Life How to Join

See what it means to join a fraternity or sorority at Emporia State University.

There are three fraternities in the Interfraternity Council and three sororities in the Panhellenic Association. Formal recruitment begins during the first week of school in August. There are opportunities to meet members at various events during the summer and at the beginning of school if you want to ask questions about formal recruitment.

FRATERNITY + SORORITY LIFE INFO NIGHT – AUGUST 18th, 2026

The Office of Fraternity + Sorority Life will be hosting a Fraternity + Sorority Life Info Night for any student who wants to learn more about fraternities and sororities at Emporia State. Please stop by, ask questions and get to know some of the best leaders at Emporia State!

Fraternity + Sorority Life Info Night

Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00pm
Memorial Union - Ballroom

Go Greek Week

Go Greek Week will be held August 24th-30th. We will share what it means to be in a fraternity or sorority and ways that you can join our community. Questions? Email us at studentlife@emporia.edu

Let's Taco'Bout Greek Life
Monday, August 24th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm
Free Taco Bar in Feltner Student Union Square
Learn How Greek Life Rolls
Tuesday, August 24th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm
Free Sushi and Hibachi Meal on the Wooster Patio
PHA Sorority Recruitment
Wednesday, August 26th through Sunday, August 30th
Details are below
IFC Fraternity Recruitment
Wednesday, August 26th through Sunday, August 30th
Details are below

SORORITY RECRUITMENT

Primary Recruitment will be held August 26th-30th. We will share what it means to be a sorority woman at our PHA Orientation Night, which is required for anyone wishing to participate in formal recruitment. To learn more about ESU’s sororities, follow us on Instagram @esupanhellenic.

PHA Orientation Night (REQUIRED)
Wednesday, August 26th from 6pm
Memorial Union - Preston Family Room
PHA Recruitment - Round One Sisterhood/Philanthropy
Friday, August 28th from 4pm-12am
Memorial Union - Preston Family Room
PHA Recruitment- Round House Tours/Values
Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00am-3pm
Memorial Union - Preston Family Room
PHA Recruitment- Round Three Preference
Sunday, August 30th from 9am-1pm
Memorial Union - Preston Family Room
PHA Recruitment - Bid Day Event
Sunday, August 30th at 5:30pm
Plumb Hall - Albert Taylor Hall

Primary Recruitment Sign Up

If you have any questions about recruitment, please contact us at studentlife@emporia.edu.

FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT

Interested in joining a fraternity at Emporia State University? The Interfraternity Council (IFC) will be hosting a centralized recruitment process this year to learn more about each of our chapters before individual chapter recruitments start. After the centralized process is complete, we encourage students to reach out to chapters directly to learn how to join.

Follow us on Instagram: @estateifc

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Game Night with the Guys
Wednesday, August 26th 6pm
Location is TBD
Learn what is means to be Fraternity Man
Thursday, August 27th at 6pm
Location TBD
BBQ with the IFC Guys
Friday, August 28th from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wilson Park

MULTICULTURAL GREEK-LETTERED GOVERNING COUNCIL RECRUITMENT

The first two weeks of September will be the recruitment period for the Multicultural Greek Lettered Governing Council.

Requirements include:

Must be a second-semester freshman or meet the GPA requirement below.
Each organization has a minimum GPA requirement:
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc: 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc: 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Community Service hours and other activities required per organization.

Request More Information

If you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at Emporia State University, please fill out the Fraternity & Sorority Life Interest Form! We’ll be here to help every step of the way!