Fraternities and sororities provide exceptional opportunities for leadership, academic support, and lifelong connections. Members lead in the classroom, on the field, and in campus life—serving as University Ambassadors, Division I athletes, Resident Assistants, Peer Mentors, and Campus Activities Team members. They are also Presidential Scholars and active participants in honorary societies, service initiatives, and special interest organizations.
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Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Information
Primary Recruitment Registration opens June 1! Join us for an exciting opportunity to find your sisterhood. Over two weekends, Potential New Members will meet all Panhellenic chapters through engaging events that highlight sisterhood, philanthropy, and values.
Registration is $100—secure your spot and start your Panhellenic journey!
Continuous Open Bidding is the process informal recruitment process that Panhellenic organizations use outside of formal recruitment to recruit members. Each organization hosts COB in a different manner, so it is recommended that interested students connect with Panhellenic and Organizations via Instagram.
For the most up to date information about Panhellenic recruitment, please utilize the Panhellenic Instagram @hpupanhellenic or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Instagram @hpugreeks
Register for Primary Recruitment!
High Point University requires applicants to have a minimum 2.750 high school GPA or a minimum 2.750 cumulative college GPA to be eligible. If you have a current college GPA from High Point University or another college/university, high school GPAs will not be considered. Please note that organizations may have a higher GPA requirement for membership.
Students that are currently serving Disciplinary Probation through the Office of Community Standards will not be permitted to participate in any kind of membership recruitment.
If you have any questions, contact [email protected]. For the most up to date information about Panhellenic recruitment, please utilize the Panhellenic Instagram @hpupanhellenic or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Instagram @hpugreeks.
High Point University Panhellenic hosts Primary Recruitment each fall semester. Some chapters may also be open for new members during the spring semester. For the most up-to-date information about Panhellenic recruitment, follow the Panhellenic Instagram at @hpupanhellenic or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Instagram at @hpugreeks.
Cost: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a financial commitment. There is a cost to register for recruitment as well as costs to the chapter immediately upon joining. You can expect to pay dues in the amount of $800- $1200 per year for the duration of your college career.
Academics: Fraternities and sororities have high academic standards. High Point University requires applicants to have a minimum 2.750 high school GPA or a 2.750 cumulative college GPA to be eligible. If you have a current college GPA from High Point or another institution, high school GPAs will not be considered. Potential new members are advised that each chapter can have a higher GPA requirement for their new members.
Commitment: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a large time commitment. You should be sure that you are able to commit to each aspect of the organization, including education, philanthropy, chapter events and social events. Fraternities and sororities aren’t like clubs, in that you can’t quit because you want to. You should read everything carefully that you are asked to sign!
Rules: Potential new members should review the Panhellenic Recruitment Rules that are applicable to them.
Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation (aka “rec letters”) are not required, but are welcomed. Each sorority has their own standards for recommendations. If you have sorority alumnae that want to write you a recommendation , please have them consult their sororities national website for procedures on writing letters of recommendation.
For the most up to date information about Panhellenic recruitment, please visit our Instagram @hpupanhellenic. If you have any questions please contact [email protected].
Please view the the Panhellenic Recruitment Guide for additional information. Let our current sorority member share just a glimpse into all Sorority Life has to offer! Go Greek!
For the most up to date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Instagram @hpugreeks
Registration for IFC recruitment is live! Registration will close on January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Applicants are required to have a 2.750 high school GPA or a minimum 2.750 cumulative college GPA to be eligible. No exceptions. If you have a current college GPA from High Point University or another college/university, high school GPAs will not be considered.
Students that are currently serving Disciplinary Probation through the Office of Community Standards will not be permitted to participate in any kind of membership recruitment.
If you have any questions, contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at [email protected]. For the most up-to-date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Instagram @hpugreeks.
For the most up-to-date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc
Academics: Fraternities and sororities have high academic standards. To join an IFC Fraternity, applicants are required to have a 2.750 high school GPA or a minimum 2.750 cumulative college GPA to be eligible. No exceptions. If you have a current college GPA from High Point or another institution, high school GPAs will not be considered.
Cost: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a financial commitment. There is a cost to register for recruitment as well as costs to the chapter immediately upon joining. You can expect to pay dues in the amount of $500- $1,000 per semester for the duration of your college career.
Commitment: Joining a fraternity or sorority is a large time commitment. You should be sure that you are able to commit to each aspect of the organization, including education, philanthropy, chapter events, and social events. Fraternities and sororities aren’t like clubs, in that you can’t quit because you want to. You should read everything carefully that you are asked to sign!
For the most up-to-date information about IFC recruitment, please utilize the IFC Instagram @hpu_ifc
The High Point University National Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing body for 5 historically African-American fraternities and sororities on High Point University’s campus.
Chapters
The NPHC organizations that we currently have on campus are the following:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc.*
*Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. is a NALFO organization. LPC is recognized at HPU under the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Intake
National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine, conduct a separate membership intake process than Panhellenic Council sororities or Interfraternity Council fraternities. Chapters are responsible for conducting their own membership intake.
Each organization determines if they will hold intake in either the Fall or Spring semesters. Some NPHC organizations hold informational meetings prior to intake beginning for the semester.
To prepare for intake we recommend the following:
- Research the National Organizations website on membership requirements.
- Focus on your grades, for most NPHC organizations you need at least one semester of grades prior to being eligible to join.
- Attend Organization events prior to intake beginning, the more interest you show in the organization the better.
- Connect with current members of the organization.
- Follow NPHC Council @nphc_hpu and individual organizations on Instagram.
- Research the monetary requirements to join an organization and the time-commitment associated with intake.
If at any time you have questions about the intake process, please email [email protected].
Joining a fraternity or sorority opens doors to experiences and opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. Members take on meaningful leadership roles, whether by serving on their chapter’s executive board or through involvement in governing councils such as the College Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, or National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Fraternities and sororities create a close-knit community within the larger campus, offering members a sense of belonging and lifelong friendships. Through their involvement, students gain hands-on experience with skills like event planning, budgeting, and recruitment—practical, transferable tools that complement their academic journey and prepare them for life after college.
Service is also a core value of our fraternity and sorority community. Each chapter supports local and/or national philanthropies and is committed to making a positive impact in both High Point and beyond.
Academics remain a priority, with chapters offering resources, support, and incentives to help their members excel. At High Point University, fraternity and sorority members are dedicated to balancing leadership, service, and scholarship.
All fraternities and sororities at High Point University are part of national or international organizations. These larger governing bodies provide structure, guidance, and accountability through headquarters staff, officers, and established policies. Chapters at HPU are expected to uphold the standards of their national or international organization in addition to university policies. The Fraternity and Sorority Life staff work in partnership with these organizations to support chapter success and ensure alignment with shared values.
Recruitment Information:
High Point University practices open recruitment, meaning first year students may participate during their first semester for our College Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council Organizations. The formal recruitment registration form goes live in June and students must register by the registration deadline.
The formal recruitment process happens over several days. Students attend formal recruitment events at the fraternity/sorority houses. Fraternities and sororities are private organizations and each chapter has the right to choose their membership based on their national organization standards. The University is not able to dictate to a chapter who they should accept into membership.
It is important to know that not everyone that participates in formal recruitment will join a chapter. This can be a difficult experience for our students, especially in the first few days after recruitment. The Fraternity and Sorority Life staff strives to help our students learn from this experience, specifically how to deal with disappointment. High Point University offers a variety of different clubs and organizations for our students to be involved in. While 30% of our students are Greek, 70% of our students are not.
Please visit our recruitment page for additional information.
Intake Information:
National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine, conduct a separate membership intake process than Panhellenic Council sororities or Interfraternity Council fraternities. Chapters are responsible for conducting their own membership intake.
Each organization determines if they will hold intake in either the Fall or Spring semesters. Some NPHC organizations hold informational meetings prior to intake beginning for the semester.
To prepare for intake we recommend the following:
- Research the National Organizations website on membership requirements.
- Focus on your grades, for most NPHC organizations you need at least one semester of grades prior to being eligible to join.
- Attend Organization events prior to intake beginning, the more interest you show in the organization the better.
- Connect with current members of the organization.
- Follow NPHC Council @nphc_hpu and individual organizations on Instagram.
- Research the monetary requirements to join an organization and the time-commitment associated with intake.
If at any time you have questions about the formal recruitment process, please email [email protected].
High Point has a zero tolerance policy for hazing. Hazing is contrary to the institutional values and goals of High Point University and is a criminal offense in the State of North Carolina and will not be tolerated. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life takes all reports of Hazing seriously and urges you to contact our office if these behaviors are occurring on campus. The more information provided, the greater opportunity our office has to stop this behavior. If you are concerned about hazing behavior, please click here to submit a hazing concern report. You can also call the High Point University Hazing Hotline at 336-841-4699.
You can find additional information on hazing here.
There is a cost (dues) associated with being a member of a fraternity/sorority. The first semester of joining a fraternity/sorority can be the most expensive with the average cost being around $800-$1,000. Fees associated with the first semester are generally initiation fees, insurance fees, and badge fees. Often there will be a fee due within days of joining the organization.
Cost of membership for each semester after can be $600-$1,000 a semester. This cost covers national dues, local dues and other privileges of membership. These dues are collected by the national organization and are not affiliated with university fees. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life does not have jurisdiction over organization fees, if you have questions about dues, we recommend your student discusses this with their individual chapter advisor.
Our Interfraternity Council and College Panhellenic Council organizations have houses on campus in Greek Village. These houses sleep 15 people and must be filled by the chapter membership. The chapter selects who is living in the house. In some cases, the chapters may have bylaws governing how housing is assigned. It is important that your student ask questions about their chapters policies for the house. Greek Village housing is Tier 3 housing and is considered priority housing. Once a student has been assigned to live in the house, they may not place themselves on housing wait lists.
Students need support throughout the process of recruitment/intake and new member education. Be supportive and learn as much as you can about fraternity and sorority life by asking questions of your student as he or she meets members in fraternities and sororities. We recommend the following:
- Keep an open mind. Fraternity and sorority life is not for everyone. Just because you may have been a fraternity or sorority member doesn’t mean that it is the right choice for your student.
- Let your student choose the group that he or she feels the most comfortable joining. Fraternities and sororities are different on every campus. Groups that may have been strong on the campus where you attended school may not have the same reputation at High Point University.
- Talk to your student about dangerous behaviors that come with alcohol misuse. Reiterate that underage drinking is illegal and a violation of the Guide to campus life.
- Have frank conversations with your son or daughter about activities that may occur in a group situation, such as hazing, that make them uncomfortable or put them or others at risk. Resources for hazing concerns can be found here.
- Talk to your student beforehand about the financial obligation. Determine who will pay for what and where the limits are.
- Know that the system of fraternity/sorority recruitment at High Point University is competitive. Not everyone who wants to be in a Fraternity or Sorority will receive a bid or the bid that they might want the most.
- Do not become too involved in the sorority and fraternity recruitment/intake process, this is your student’s decision. If your student has questions, please direct them to a Fraternity and Sorority Life staff member. There will be plenty of activities and events for you to attend or even help plan once your student joins one of our organizations.
- Keep the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life contact information on hand if you have any questions or concerns. We are always here to help!
Additional Resources:
High Point University recognizes that the expansion of social Greek-lettered organizations involves several parties including, but not limited to: the inter/national headquarters, High Point University, the Governing Council and student interest groups. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life has an outlined expansion process which is provided to National Headquarters upon request. High Point University is not currently open for extension in our College Panhellenic Council (CPC). High Point University is not currently open for expansion within our Interfraternity Council (IFC). High Point University is open for expansion within the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Additionally, High Point University has hopes to establish a Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) within our community.
National organizations interested in expansion at High Point University must fill out an FSL Expansion Interest Form.
Recognition of fraternities and sororities is solely at the discretion of High Point University. Recognized Chapters can lose their recognition status by: receiving a sanction of suspension or dismissal through the student conduct process; violating local, state, and/ or national laws; revocation of their chapter charter from their inter/national headquarters. Fraternities/Sororities that lose recognition are expected to cease all activities and abide by all terms and conditions formally communicated to the organization by High Point University. No member of the High Point University community, nor any national or international fraternity or sorority, may solicit or recruit High Point University students to establish new or reestablish former fraternity/sorority organizations without the consent of the University. Members of the University community determined to be recruiting students for new/formerly recognized groups and/or continuing operations of such groups, are subject to sanctioning by the University up to and including suspension/expulsion.
An unrecognized fraternity or sorority is one that has lost their recognition from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. It can also be an organization that never received recognition to begin with. Unrecognized organizations are also known as “underground organizations” and they are not permitted to operate under any circumstances. Chapters that operate without recognition will be adjudicated under the Student Organization Code of Conduct. If a chapter has been closed either by their inter/national headquarters or by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the following requirements must be followed:
- May not continue to operate under the name of the fraternity, sorority, or chapter nomenclature.
- May not hold, sponsor, or attend events as an organization.
- Will not be counted in the general makeup of the fraternity/sorority population at High Point University.
- May not form housing groups using organizational or chapter nomenclature.
- Underground pledging, new member education, or intake is strictly forbidden.
- If the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the inter/national headquarters have a written agreement outlining a date of return for the organization to re-establish at High Point University, any violation (but not limited to) the requirements above will result in the return date being re-evaluated.
If there is indication that an unrecognized/underground organization is operating, the organization will be adjudicated through the Student Conduct process. Individuals who are participating in an unrecognized/underground organization will be suspended from the University.
Tim Wilkinson, Ed.D.
Senior Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
