The University of Miami Greek Life offers many opportunities for leadership, community service, scholarship, friendship, and lifelong membership. You are encouraged to explore what Greek Life can offer you! The four governing councils are made up of different fraternities and sororities, each with different recruitment schedules.
All students must meet the following criteria for eligibility:
For more information please contact: greeklife@miami.edu
Experience UM will host a Greek Life 101 sessions where you can learn more about joining one of our organizations. Sessions will be held during 'Cane Kick-off Orientation.
Experience UM session: Greek Life 101 will be held on August 20, 2021 at 12:00PM, Whitten Learning Center Room 130.
You may also visit with each of our council's that will be tabling at Canefest!
Women interested in joining one of the seven Panhellenic Association sororities should follow the Panhellenic Association’s Website for updates on how to register and prepare for recruitment. All recruitment questions may be directed at UMiamiPanhellenicRecruitment@gmail.com for more information. More information will be made available for recruitment week activities during Fall 2022. On campus housing is expected to be open early for registered and eligible participants to move-in on Monday, January 9 starting at 2:00PM. No earlier move-in times are allowed. Spring 2023 anticipated recruitment dates: January 10 - 14, 2023. Bid Day: Sunday, January 15, 2023 Sorority recruitment registration will open in September 6, 2022 and close November 25, 2022 at 11:59PM EST. Late registrations are not allowed and exceptions will not be considered. Some chapters are eligible to host informal recruitment during Fall 2022 semester. This information is available the first week of classes by emailing greeklife@miami.edu.
If you are interested in joining one of our 11 fraternities that are part of IFC you must register for recruitment. Registration includes that you meet all eligibility requirements and submit a $25 fee. Registration for SPRING 2023 recruitment is now open! Click here to register! You will need to login to Engage via UM credentials to complete the registration form. Before submitting, make sure to complete your $25 payment online. All eligible students will receive confirmation they have been approved for recruitment and more information about events from IFC council leadership. There is no need to return to campus earlier than regular scheduled move-in times for on campus housing. For more information visit the Interfraternity Council on Instagram at @umiami_ifc IFC fraternity recruitment is contingent on health and safety guidelines. Please note that any necessary changes due to COVID safety measures may impact event scheduling. Spring Recruitment Kick-off BBQ: January 15, 2023 IM Fields, 4:00PM Bid Day: Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Lakeside Patio, 2:00PM Please email greeklife@miami.edu with any questions.
All organizations in both these councils have an equally unique collection of recruitment processes. While some organizations have formal recruitment, other organizations create interest through interest meetings, informational sessions or word-of-mouth. More specific information such as frequency, nature All interested students wanting to join a fraternity or sorority in NPHC and MGC must complete the following form to confirm policy agreement and academic grade release waiver: CLICK HERE For more information please follow the NPHC and MGC instagram accounts: @umiaminphc and @umiami_mgc