Prospective Members
The National Pan-Hellenic Council and its member organizations do not have a formal recruitment process. Interested persons should contact the local chapter of the organization of interest, if any questions regarding membership arise.
Most organizations are interested in individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership ability, and those who are committed to education and service. If you are interested in joining an NPHC organization some of the basic requirements are as follows but not limited to:
- Must have completed at least 12 college credit hours at the chapter of interests institution.
- Must attend an interest/ information meeting or rush.
- Complete an application for membership and supply additional information such as transcripts, letters of recommendation or interest upon the request of the organization.
- Must have at least a C+ or better grade point average.
Membership requirements do vary amongst the different organizations, and are not limited too the basic requirements stated above.
Statement Against Hazing
The organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) are committed to nurturing the ideals of sisterhood and brotherhood in an atmosphere of responsibility and respect. We are also committed to upholding the dignity and self-respect of all persons seeking membership therein. Hazing is antithetical to this commitment and is prohibited by the rules of each NPHC organization.
In 1990, the member organizations of the NPHC jointly agreed to disband pledging as a form of admission. The members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council do hereby reaffirm our unequivocal opposition to hazing and those who seek to perpetuate it. The definition of hazing has been held to include any action taken or situation created that involves or results in abusive, physical contact or mutual harassment of a prospective fraternity or sorority member; and that any such action is considered hazing, whether it occurs on or off the fraternity or sorority premises, campus or place where chapters or prospective members meet. Hazing has also been described to include any action that results in excessive mutual or physical discomfort, embarrassment or harassment; that such activities include, but are not limited to paddling, creation of excessive fatigue, physical or psychological shock, morally degrading or humiliating activities, late work sessions that interfere with scholastic activities and any other activities inconsistent with fraternal law and regulations and policies of the affiliated educational institution and federal, state or local law; and such illegal conduct is inimical to the principles for which each organization stands and fails to foster respect for fellow members or preserve human dignity.