At Oregon State, we have five distinctive governing councils that make up our fraternity and sorority community.
We encourage you to explore all our councils have to offer! The information on this page will help you learn more about upcoming council-sponsored recruitment and intake events where you can connect with our chapters! You can also learn more about individual chapters on our Chapter Profiles.
Collective Greek Council
The Collective Greek Council (CGC) is the governing council for unhoused, academic and special interest organizations. It's membership is currently includes 4 sororities that each have a specific academic focus.
Chi Theta Phi - Art & Design
Phi Sigma Rho - Engineering
Sigma Alpha - Agriculture
Sigma Delta Omega - General Science & STEM
CGC chapters hold independent recruitment processes a few times each academic year. The best way to learn about these joining opportunities is to follow CGC and its member chapters on social media.
CGC Recruitment
Spring Term
CGC chapters recruit throughout the year. Check out CGC's instagram for more information about which chapters are recruiting this term and how to connect with them.
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing council for traditionally housed fraternities. There are currently 23 IFC fraternities with 19 are housed and 4 offer an un-housed experience.
IFC chapters recruit new members all year round, including the summer. Chapters might contact students directly and summer recruitment events are posted on chapter's social media. It is up to each individual student if they would like to accept a bid over the summer or wait until Fall Term.
Interested students are encouraged to reach out to chapters that interest them through social media or by contacting the chapter recruitment chair. Chapter contact information can be found in their chapter profiles.
IFC Recruitment Schedule - Spring 2025
Free to participate, registration is required.
Wednesday, April 2nd
IFC Kickoff from 4-6PM in McAlexander Fieldhouse
Join IFC and chapter members for basketball, volleyball, spikeball, and dodgeball!
Thursday, April 3rd
IFC Bowling from 6-8pm in MU Lanes & Games
Join IFC and chapter members for free bowling, pizza, and Pepsi!
Friday, April 4th
Fraternity Fair from 4-6pm
Meet members from all recruiting IFC chapters!
Saturday, April 5th - Thursday April 10th
Chapter Hosted Events - Check out IFC's instagram for more details
Friday, April 11th
Jump Day from TBA, MU Ballroom & Quad
Multicultural Greek Council
The Multicultral Greek Council (MGC) is the governing council for multicultural and culturally-based fraternities and sororities. MGC's current chapters include:
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. - Latinx founded sorority
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. - Latinx founded sorority
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Latinx founded fraternity
The Monarchs - Asian sorority interest group
MGC chapters accept new members through a process called membership intake. Each chapter will hold interest events throughout the year for prospective members to attend. Its recommended that interested students attend as many council and chapter events as possible to demonstrate interest and to learn more about membership requirements.
MGC Recruitment
Spring Term
Some MGC chapters may hold recruitment events and membership intake in Spring Term. Check out MGC's instagram for more information.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or the Divine 9, is the governing council for historically African American fraternities and sororities. Active chapters with OSU students include:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
NPHC chapters accept new members through a process called membership intake. Each chapter will hold interest events throughout the year for prospective members to attend. Its recommended that interested students attend as many council and chapter events as possible to demonstrate interest and to learn more about membership requirements.
NPHC Joining Information
Spring Term
Interested in joining an NPHC organization? Reach out to JP Peters at [email protected] to learn more about the NPHC joining process and get connected with current members.
Panhellenic Council
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the governing council for housed sororities. Oregon State has 11 Panhellenic chapters and all are housed.
Primary Recruitment is the ONLY opportunity throughout the year to see ALL PHC chapters. This process uses a mutual selection – as prospective members are narrowing down the chapter they are visiting, chapters are narrowing down how many women are invited back to their events.
Primary Recruitment takes place after the start of Fall Term so there is no early move-in required. Signing up for recruitment is a great way to meet other new students and find connection at the start of the academic year!
Panhellenic Recruitment
Spring Term
Tuesday, April 8th
COB Meet & Greet
Some Panhellenic chapters may be eligible for Continuous Open Bidding (COB) throughout the academic year. Eligible chapters will be at this event and you can learn more about their events and get connected with chapters
Fall Primary Recruitment
Registration will open on May 14, 2025! Mark your calendars and get ready to sign up!