Interfraternity (IFC) Council Fraternities

IFC is comprised of the nine inter/national fraternities:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Inactive)
Status: Inactive

National Founding Date: December 4, 1906, at Cornell University

National Website: Alpha Phi Alpha

UNG Chartering Date: April 18, 2004

Chapter Name: Tau Rho

Mission: “Develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.”

Philanthropies: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America

Note: We are currently trying to re-establish Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Chi Phi
Status: Establishing Fall 2021

National Founding Date: December 24, 1824

National Website: Chi Phi

Values: Truth, Honor and Personal Integrity

Philanthropies: RAINN

Campus: Gainesville

Delta Chi
Status: Active

National Founding Date: October 13, 1890, at Cornell University

National Website: Delta Chi

UNG Chartering Date: 2015

Motto: “To promote friendship, develop character, advance justice and assist in the acquisition of a sound education.”

Philanthropies: The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Back Pack Buddies Food Program

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2021: 3.3

Philanthropy Funds Raised 2020-2021: $450

Community Service Hours 2020-2021: 0

Campus: Dahlonega

Delta Sigma Phi
Status: Colonized in Fall 2020

National Founding Date: December 10. 1899, at the City College of New York

National Website: Delta Sigma Phi

Values: Courage, Action, Excellence

Campus: Gainesville

Average Chapter GPA Spring 2021: 3.48

Kappa Sigma
Status: Active

National Founding Date: December 10, 1896, at University of Virginia

National Website: Kappa Sigma

UNG Chartering Date: February 11, 1885

Chapter Name: Rho Prime

Values: “Is focused upon the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship and Service. As a values-based men’s fraternity, Kappa Sigma strictly forbids hazing and fosters meaningful college experiences by offering progressive membership development and pledge education.”

Philanthropies: Military Heroes Campaign

Philanthropy Funds Raised 2020-2021: $83 (4800 canned goods donated)

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2021: 2.8

Community service hours completed 2020-2021: 697

Campus: Dahlonega

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc.
Status: Active

National Founding Date: December 1, 1975 at Kean College

National website: Lambda Theta Phi

UNG Chartering Date: Summer 2019

Chapter Name: El Halcón Nocturno

Mission: “Our mission is to provide leadership in shaping the future of our Fraternity; deliver innovative solutions to help promote our brothers & fraternity achieve their goals; and, to raise the social and cultural conscience of the Latino college student and community.”

Philanthropy: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Community service hours completed: 45

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2020: 3.48

Campus: Gainesville

Phi Delta Theta
Status: Active

National Founding Date: December 26, 1848, at Miami University

National Website: Phi Delta Theta

Chapter Name: Georgia Iota

Values: The cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement individually of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment personally of a high standard of morality

Philanthropies: ALS Research

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2021: 3.08

Philanthropy Funds Raised 2020-2021: $330

Community service hours completed 2020-2021: 68

Campus: Dahlonega

Pi Kappa Alpha (Returning 2021)
Status: Suspended in 2018 for hazing, Returning in Spring 2021

National Founding Date: March 1, 1868, at the University of Virginia

National Website: Pi Kappa Alpha

Values: Pi Kappa Alpha will set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live.

Campus: Dahlonega

Pi Kappa Phi
Status: Active

National Founding Date: December 10, 1904, at the College of Charleston

National Website: Pi Kappa Phi

UNG Chartering Date: May 22, 1971

Chapter Name: Delta Beta

Mission: “To create an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders and encourages service to others for the betterment of our communities.”

Philanthropies: The Ability Experience

Philanthropy Funds Raised 2020-2021: $6,837

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2021: 2.93

Community service hours completed 2020-2021: 189.5

Campus: Dahlonega

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Returning 2023)
Status: Suspended for hazing in 2019, returning in 2023

National Founding Date: March 9, 1856, at the University of Alabama

National Website: Sigma Alpha Epsilon

UNG Chartering Date: September 29, 1879

Chapter Name: Georgia Delta

Mission: “To promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship and service for our members based upon the ideals set forth by our Founders and as specifically enunciated in “The True Gentleman.”

Philanthropies: Children’s Miracle Network and Dawson Human Society

Campus: Dahlonega

Sigma Chi
Status: Active

National Founding Date: July 28, 1855, at Miami University

National Website: Sigma Chi

UNG Chartering Date: May 22, 1982

Chapter Name: Theta Epsilon

Purpose: “The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance and accomplishment of the ideals of Friendship, Justice and Learning within our membership.”

Philanthropies: Huntsman Cancer Foundation and Stephen Jordan Foundation

Philanthropy Funds Raised 2020-2021: $6,788

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2021: 2.87

Community service hours completed: 572

Campus: Dahlonega

Sigma Nu
Status: Active

National Founding Date: January 1, 1869, at Virginia Military Institute

National Website: Sigma Nu

UNG Chartering Date: 1881

Chapter Name: Kappa – Ninth chapter to be established since the beginning of Sigma Nu nationally

Mission: ”To develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth; to foster the personal growth of each man's mind, heart and character; to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the fraternity.”

Philanthropies: Disabled American Veterans and Helping Hands Initiative

Philanthropy Funds Raised 2020-2021: $12,698

Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2021: 3.24

Community service hours completed: 67

Campus: Dahlonega

IFC Fall 2021 Recruitment Registration Student Organization Conduct

Fraternity Recruitment

Recruitment is a structured process for you to learn more about joining a fraternity and for fraternities to ask men to join their chapter. The Interfraternity Council organizes recruitment for the chapters it governs during September and early January for eligible candidates. Fraternity recruitment consist of "round robin," where the potential new members will meet all of the fraternities in one night; and one round of events by each individual chapter on separate nights. The men partaking in fraternity recruitment may attend all of the events by all chapters or they may choose which chapters’ events to attend. This will be a fun, memorable week!

All students are able to visit the chapters at the Fraternity & Sorority Life sponsored events and the philanthropy events they host throughout the semester. Check out our FSL calendar for more information on these events.

Eligibility Requirements

Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of North Georgia is located at the Dahlonega Campus, but any UNG student who meets the below criteria may seek membership.

To be eligible to seek membership in a fraternity or sorority at UNG, the student must be enrolled in a baccalaureate or associate program. In addition, they must meet the following criteria before pursuing membership in a fraternity or sorority:

2.5 minimum GPA (some chapters do expect higher as designated by their Inter/national and local policies)
Must have completed a semester of college while not concurrently enrolled in high school
Full-time student status in a baccalaureate or associate program
Cadets must be off Quarters (2.5 GPA and 14 credit hours)

Deferred Recruitment

Because the University of North Georgia believes that first-year students need to focus on academics first to ensure the most successful transition to college possible, we practice what is known as Deferred Recruitment. This provides the opportunity for first-year students participating in recruitment to become accustomed to college classes, get involved in other activities, and make friends before joining a fraternity or sorority. Deferred Recruitment also offers a better opportunity to learn about the commitments and meaning of sorority and fraternity membership prior to joining.

Fall Recruitment Schedule

*All recruitment participants (including, but not limited to, potential new members, chapter members, and professional staff) will be required to wear masks or face coverings during all events hosted on or off University property.

Wednesday, September 8: Round Robin (Dahlonega)

This evening is comprised of presentations from each fraternity. You will have the opportunity to learn about each one, see what they have to offer and meet a few of their members. This is a great way to meet all the fraternities, especially if you are unsure about joining a fraternity. We hope you will join us to learn about all of our fraternities.

September 13 - 16: Chapter Events Round 1

Each fraternity will host a recruitment event. You may choose to attend all events (which is encouraged) or choose which events to attend. We recommend attending at least three events. The details and times of each event in will be announced at Round Robin.

September 20-22: Chapter Events Round 2

Each fraternity will host a recruitment event. You may choose to attend all events (which is encouraged) or choose which events to attend. We recommend attending at least three events. The details and times of each event in will be announced at Round Robin.

September 24: Bid Day

This is when you have the potential to receive a bid from the chapters. If you expressed interest in multiple fraternities and they are interested in you, you can receive multiple bids. Bids will be distributed virtually through the same platform you registered for recruitment on (Campus Director). During this time, you will need to log on to view the various bids you were offered and accept and/or decline bids. The Chapter you accept a bid from will communicate with you any possible bid day celebration or meeting they plan, which is when you will receive your physical bid card.