How to Join a Fraternity or Sorority

Fraternity Recruitment

IFC fraternities only

Fraternity recruitment is held at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

To be eligible to join a fraternity, a UVA Wise male student must be either 1) an upperclass student or second semester freshman with a 2.50 cumulative GPA or 2) a first semester freshmen with a 2.75 high school academic GPA (as determined by the Office of Admissions).

In addition to the standard recruitment periods, fraternities may offer continuous open bids (COBs) to eligible students following the end of the formal or informal recruitment period. The recruitment process is completely alcohol and substance free and allows men to visit multiple chapters over the course of a week so they can make the best decision on the fraternity that best fits their values and life. Please note that there is no guarantee that a participant will receive a bid to join a fraternity.

Sorority Recruitment

PHC sororities only

In order to join a sorority, a UVA Wise female student must be either 1) an upperclass student or second semester freshman with a 2.50 cumulative GPA or 2) a first semester freshmen with a 2.75 high school academic GPA (as determined by the Office of Admissions).

Recruitment is a mutual selection process, meaning that you must have an invested interest in a sorority and them in your possible membership. It is strongly recommended that you attend every event during the recruitment process. The final night of sorority recruitment is an invitation only event known as Preference Night.

In addition to the standard recruitment periods, sororities may offer continuous open bids (COBs) in the spring semester. This style of recruitment is referred to as informal recruitment.