Interfraternity (IFC) Council Fraternities

IFC is comprised of the nine inter/national fraternities:

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Historically African-American)

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.

Delta Chi

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 2019: 2.95
Community Service Hours Completed: 191

Kappa Sigma

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 2018-2019: $3,111
Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2019: 2.78
Community service hours completed: 494.5

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc.

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

Phi Delta Theta

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 2019: 3.24

Pi Kappa Phi

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 2018-2019: $3,698.66
Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2019: 2.93
Community service hours completed: 4,036

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Suspended)

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

Sigma Chi

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 2018-2019: $11,843
Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2019: 2.78

Sigma Nu

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 2018-2019: $12,606.63
Average Chapter GPA, Spring 2019: 3.17
Community service hours completed: 0

IFC Spring 2020 Recruitment Registration

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.

All members of IFC fraternities are encouraged to join the UNG Connect IFC Portal for more information.

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 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.

Spring Recruitment Schedule

Sunday, January 26: Round Robin

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Newton Oaks Center 019

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.

January 27 - February 1: Chapter Events

Monday through Saturday each fraternity will host a recruitment event. This event may be on-campus or off-campus in the evening. You may choose to attend all six events (which is encouraged) or choose which events to attend. We recommend attending at least three events. The location and times of each event will be announced at round robin.

Monday - Pi Kappa Phi
Tuesday - Kappa Sigma
Wednesday - Delta Chi
Thursday - Phi Delta Theta
Friday - Sigma Nu
Saturday - Sigma Chi

Wednesday, February 5: Bid Day

This is the day you will be offered any bid(s) of membership from a fraternity. Bids may be picked up starting at noon on the third floor of Hoag Student Center.

If you do not receive a bid of membership from a fraternity, you will receive an e-mail from Fraternity & Sorority Life. Should you accept a bid from a fraternity, you will likely have your first meeting or celebratory event this evening as well, depending on the chapter. We recommend taking the evening off of work. If you are unable to be at events this night, you can still accept a bid.