National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Information on Intake
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was established in 1930 at Howard University as a national coordinating body for the nine historically African American Fraternities and Sororities, which had evolved on American College and University Campuses by that time. These organizations do not participate in formal recruitment, but each holds its own Membership Intake Process (MIP). These organizations did not then nor do they now restrict membership to African Americans. Each chapter has its own requirements and recruitment/intake process during the semester. Pledging is not a pre-requisite to membership. Each organization will explain their membership process at their initial interest meeting. Generally, each organization requires community service experience, leadership abilities, a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and at least a semester completed at TCU. Lastly, HAZING IN ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED. The NPHC and its affiliate organizations have reemphasized our stand against any form of hazing in the membership development and intake process.
For more information about our NPHC organizations, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Joining an NPHC Organization
Those seriously considering joining an NPHC fraternity or sorority should be aware of the items needed to make application to the organization. Some things the organization may request:
- Official sealed University transcript
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation
- Letter of intent
- Proof of leadership roles and community service
- Proof of voter registration
- Initial fees ranging from $300-$700
- General knowledge of the organization’s history and programs
Membership Intake follows these general steps:
- Attend a formal Informational Meeting or Rush. Formal application may be made at this meeting.
- Receive letter of acceptance/rejection
- Membership Intake Process (ranges from 3 days to 6 weeks)
- Strive to uphold the ideals of the fraternity and sorority as an active member for life
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