Fall 2021 Rush Sign-Up

Register for Fall Recruitment Here

 Are you interested in learning more about the IFC and Greek Life on Campus? If so then join the IFC and Chapter Members on September 1st for our Meet the Greeks Event! 

EVENT INFORMATION 

Meet the Greeks: Fraternities and Sororities on Campus

September 1st | 3pm – 6pm

Stamp Grand Ballroom (1206)

Reminders

Registration for Recruitment Opens on September 1st and closes on September 6th at 11:59 PM 

Have a copy of your Unofficial Transcript on hand and either submit it to Campus Director or email IFC VP of Recruitment swsjr9@gmail.com 

(Required: at least 12 credits and a minimum GPA of 2.5) 

We hope to see you on September 1st! 

Questions or concerns contact IFC VP of Recruitment Steven Santel (swsjr9@gmail.com)

 

In Regard to Unrecognized Organizations

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing council of member fraternities at the University of Maryland (UMD). With that, the IFC has a responsibility of promoting the safety and success of all current, former, and future members of our council. It has come to the attention of the IFC that several organizations that are currently unrecognized are attempting to recruit new members to their organizations. The University of Maryland defines an unrecognized group as “a number of persons who are associated with each other as former members of an organization for which the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life status has been revoked.” Any group recruiting not listed below is no longer affiliated with IFC or the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life. These organizations include, but are not limited to: Phi Gamma Delta (“FIJI”), Alpha Epsilon Pi (“AEPI”), and Tau Kappa Epsilon (“TKE”). Within the last 24 months, the Department of Fraternity & Sorority life have removed recognition due to conduct or disciplinary issues. They have the potential to be unsafe and we advise all potential new members looking to join an IFC chapter to not join these organizations.

THE RECOGNIZED IFC CHAPTERS INCLUDE:

Alpha Delta Phi     Alpha Sigma Phi     Alpha Tau Omega   

 Beta Theta Pi

Chi Phi     Delta Sigma Phi     Delta Upsilon

Kappa Alpha Order     Lambda Chi Alpha     Phi Delta Theta     

Phi Kappa Psi         Phi Kappa Tau        Phi Sigma Kappa

Sigma Alpha Epsilon     Sigma Alpha Mu     Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu     Sigma Phi Delta     Sigma Phi Epsilon     

Sigma Tau Gamma      Theta Chi

Tau Epsilon Phi     Zeta Beta Tau     Zeta Psi

If you are interested in joining an IFC Chapter please start this process by creating a Campus Director account HERE.

If you have any questions regarding underground organizations or IFC Recruitment please reach out to:

IFC President Brett Stone at bstone0827@gmail.com or IFC VP of Recruitment Andrew Claffee at aclaffee@terpmail.umd.edu.

Authored By:

Brett Stone, President

Mason Rush, Chief Justice

Andrew Claffee, Vice President of Recruitment

Information for Spring 2021 Recruitment

IFC 2021 Fall RECRUITMENT 

There are 24 recognized Fraternities within the IFC, each founded on a unique set of principles and values. Recruitment is a time where potential new members get the opportunity to meet members of each of these chapters in order to identify where they believe they best fit. Throughout this rush period, which is typically about 2 weeks long, we encourage those interested in joining an IFC fraternity to interact with as many fraternities as possible in order to find the fraternity they want to join. In order to join a fraternity at UMD, there are several requirements: 12 credits, and at least a 2.5 GPA. While 2.5 is the minimum for the council, individual chapters might have a different GPA minimum, such as a 2.75. Be sure to ask every fraternity you speak with about their specific membership standards.

 

INTRODUCTION: 

  • Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great Summer break and are staying healthy. The IFC board is extremely excited to have you all back on campus. Although there will be some significant changes to recruitment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we as a board are committed to helping you all have the most successful recruitment possible. At the bottom of this document, you will find a timeline of events for this semester’s recruitment period along with some details regarding what recruitment will look like this semester.

 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

  • September 1st, 2021: Spring Recruitment Begins
  • September 1st, 2021: Meet the Greeks Event (More Details to come)
  • September 6th, 2021: Deadline for Potential New Members (PNM) to create a Campus Director Account (NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM). If a PNM creates an account after this date, the chapter they accept a bid from will be fined $13 per PNM.
  • September 10th – September 13th: Bids may be extended starting on 10/10 at midnight and ending on 10/13 at 11:59 PM.

 

FOR POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS

  • September 1st is the first date you guys can begin making Campus Director accounts (WHICH IS REQUIRED TO JOIN ANY IFC CHAPTER). The quicker you complete this the better. If you have any issues making an account, please reach out to me, my contact information is below.

 

CONCLUSION: 

  • For your safety and the safety of the University of Maryland community, please be smart with your actions. If you have any questions regarding recruitment, feel free to reach out to me (Text message is the best way to reach me). My contact information can be found below. I am looking forward to this semester’s recruitment!

 

Steven Santel

IFC VP of Recruitment

(516)-493-7507

swsjr9@gmail.com

Parent FAQ

FAQ

Joining a fraternity is a big commitment, and can be a confusing process. Here are some frequently asked questions to help students and families navigate the recruitment process:

  1. How much does it cost to be in a fraternity?
    • Each specific chapter sets their dues for each semester. Contact the chapter directly to find out how much dues are on average.
  2. Do I have to live in the chapter house?
    • It is not a university requirement that members live in a chapter facility, however individual chapters may have stipulations about members living in the house. For any chapter with a recognized facility (found on our Chapters page), there is a full-time professional house director living in the house to support the men and the facility.
  3. What are the academic outcomes of joining a fraternity?
    • One of the positive outcomes of being involved in a fraternity is the ability to manage schoolwork, relationships with other people, and the hard work and leadership that is central to the experience. Traditionally, we have seen over time that all fraternity men’s average GPA is higher than that of all men at the University of Maryland.
  4. What support do fraternities receive from the university?
    • Boasting a staff of 25 (the largest in North America), the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life is a dedicated team working to help steward the Greek community towards action that aligns with our values. The department includes 15 resident directors who live in chapter facilities, advisors who work directly with chapters and governing councils, a team dedicated to facility maintenance and growth, as well folks working on special projects for the community such as sustainability, sexual assault prevention, and diversity and inclusion.

CHAPTER RUSH SCHEDULES

NOTE: Fraternities with missing information have either not submitted their recruitment schedule or are not participating in recruitment this semester

 

  • Alpha Delta Phi
    • Rush Chairs: Nick Delafuente (973) 713-3127
  • Alpha Sigma Phi
    • Rush Chair: 
  • Alpha Tau Omega 
    • Rush Chair: James Creed (201) 888-3522
  • Beta Theta Pi 
    • Rush Chair:
  • Chi Phi
    • Rush Chair: Eric Reichenberg (201) 562-2005
  • Delta Sigma Phi
    • Rush Chair: Nicolas de Jesus (443) 632-4764
  • Delta Upsilon 
    • Rush Chair: Ari Bailey (609) 577-2554
  • Kappa Alpha Order
    • Rush Chair: Joshua Etlinger (443) 756-3282
  • Lambda Chi Alpha
    •  Rush Chair: Phil Hoerrner (973) 452-9368
  • Phi Delta Theta 
    • Rush Chairs: Max Horowitz (424)-777-5518
  • Phi Kappa Psi
    • Rush Chair:
  • Phi Kappa Tau
    • Rush Chair: 
  • Phi Sigma Kappa
    • Rush Chairs: Devin Furness (571)-512-2981
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
    • Rush Chair: Jacob Lichtenstein (412) 977-6533, Jake Haug (609) 712-6626
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon 
    • Rush Chair: Nick Daeschner (443)-987-5441
  • Sigma Alpha Mu
    • Rush Chair: Ryan Petersen (201) 316-3395, Dylan Josephson (732) 996-8478
  • Sigma Chi
    • Rush Chair:
  • Sigma Nu
    • Rush Chairs:
  • Sigma Phi Delta 
    • Rush Chair: Connor Din (301) 980-5040
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon 
    • Rush Chair: Josh Lumpkin (443) 591-6363
  • Sigma Tau Gamma
    • Rush Chair: Dean Pryor (301) 305-9236
  • Tau Epsilon Phi
    • Rush Chair:
  • Zeta Beta Tau
    • Rush Chair: Josh Polaneicki (917) 930-4395 
  • Zeta Psi
    • Rush Chairs: Jack McGovern (860)-990-8565