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What is the Interfraternity Council ?

• The Interfraternity Council ( IFC ) is the governing body for members of IFC Chapters.

• IFC Executive Council:President: Brian BarnesVP Recruitment: Patrick HarrisVP Recruitment Counselors: John SullivanVP Standards: Taylor BlaylockVP Public Relations: Diego GarciaVP Philanthropy: Reid PatrickVP Finance: Gabe LaBoniaVP Scholarship: Michael McLarty

Why join a Greek Organization?

Lasting Friendships

Lifetime Membership

Academic Enrichment

Community Service

Leadership

Who is eligible for Formal Recruitment?

• Full-time students

(enrolled in minimum 12 hours on Oxford campus)

• Student must not have pledged a fraternity in the last 12 months

Grade Risks

• Any potential new member who has below a 2.5 high school GPA, or 2.5 college GPA with 12+ hours completed

• Each chapter can only take 5 grade risks

Location

ATO

Beta

Delta Psi

KA

Kappa Sig

Phi Delt

Phi Psi

Phi Tau

Pike

SAE

Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu

Sig Ep

Sigma Pi

• Nickname: Sigma Pi.  

• Chapter: Beta Mu.  

• Local founding:  April 2, 20011.  

• Colors: Lavender, Gold, and

White.

The mission of Sigma Pi Fraternity is to build and support chapters and alumni organizations for the purpose of maintaining a Fellowship of

kindred minds united in brotherhood. To advance Truth and Justice; to promote Scholarship; to encourage Chivalry; to diffuse Culture; and to

develop Character…in the service of God and man.

Phi Kappa Theta• Colony• Very Strong National

Organization• Founded in 1959 at Ohio

State University• National Website:

http://www.phikaps.org/

What is Formal Recruitment?

The official process of MUTUAL selection between potential new members and the fraternities affiliated with the Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Recruitment Advisor

• Selected on the basis of application and interview

• Members of each fraternity on campus who disaffiliate from their chapters

• Guide each potential new member through recruitment

Round Zero• Also Presidents’ Address

• Sunday August 26th

• 12 pm

• Lunch Provided by Taylor Grocery

• Fraternity Houses Open

• 1st Floor common areas only

• Respect

Robert Langley Memorial

Flag Football Tournament

September 5-7th

Chance to meet actives outside of Formal Recruitment

OrgSync for registration

Floor Meetings

•Recruitment Advisors will give vital information

•6 p.m.

•Answer any questions

•Notify of room changes

Convocation

• Sunday September 16th

• 2 p.m. at Fulton Chapel

• Group Assignments

• All needed information will be given

When is Formal Recruitment?

Begins Wednesday, September 19th

EndsSunday, September 23rd

Groups

• Divided into 14 groups

• Divided alphabetically

• Each group will have 4-5 Recruitment Advisors

Round 1: Wednesday

• Meet your group in front of the Tad Pad at 3:45• Visit 7 houses for 30 minutes each• There will be a dinner break from 6:45 to 7:45• Potential New Members will get to know members of each fraternity.• Ends at 9:35 p.m.

Round 1: Thursday• Meet your group in front of the Tad Pad at 3:45• Visit 7 houses for 30 minutes each• There will be a dinner break from 6:45-7:45• Potential New Members will get to know members of each fraternity.• Ends at 9:35 p.m.• Select at 6:15 a.m. at Tad Pad Friday morning

Round 2: Friday

• Meet at Tad Pad at 6:15 am

•PNMs receive schedules.

•6 Parties of 60 Minutes each

• Dinner break

• Round ends

•Ranking at Tad Pad

Round 3: Saturday

• Final round of recruitment • Three parties of 60 minutes

each • Meet at Tad Pad at 1:45

p.m.• A formal setting where

Potential New Members will have in-depth conversations with members

• Head to Tad Pad for final ranking.

• Make your final decision.

Additional Information• NO SKIPPING CLASSES TO ATTEND A

RECRUITMENT RELATED FUNCTION!

• A formal excuse MUST be filed in order to miss a round

• If you miss a class, you will automatically be released from recruitment

• Form is found at www.olemiss.edu/greeks

Recruitment Tips

• Keep an open mind

• Maximize your options/selections

• Info Tent

• Major Absentee (athletic absentee, etc.)

• Respect towards each Chapter

Finances• Deadline to register is September 12th ($100)

• If you choose to join a fraternity, the average cost of membership is $350 - $450 per month.

– For most fraternities, this includes three meals a day during weekdays and two meals on Fridays.

• Many fraternities know the burden of financial obligations and offer adjusted payment plans and scholarships.

• Fraternities are willing to work with you!

More InformationVisit our website

www.olemiss.edu/greeksVisit Greek Life office

Union 406 call

662-915-7609Or follow us @OleMissIFC