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Prospective Members

Within our varied sorority and fraternity community, there are approximately 60 distinct chapters, each characterized by its unique culture, values, and traditions. Every organization actively promotes student engagement on campus, emphasizing leadership, philanthropy, personal development, and academic excellence.

Students interested in learning more about joining the Sorority and Fraternity Life community at UT Austin should fill out an interest form. These interest forms are monitored by the SFL Ambassador student team. These students are current members of the community who are trained on the recruitment and intake practices of all council communities. They can also share what it is like to be a member of the Texas Greek community!

Sorority and Fraternity Life Interest Form

Recruitment, Intake or Rush?

Recruitment, also known as rush or intake, is defined as any sorority or fraternity activity that seeks to add new members to a chapter. This could include information sessions, social gatherings and more. Some Greek-letter organizations host recruitment throughout the year, while others recruit during specified times each semester or year.

Any chapter activity for the purpose of adding new members is recruitment. These activities must be in compliance with organizational policies, Institutional Rules, and state law.

Members of Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, part of the Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council, at a new member event.

Recruitment Frequently Asked Question Documents

Below are frequently asked questions (FAQ) documents to help students navigate the recruitment or rush process for all communities in the sorority and fraternity community at UT Austin. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the council-maintained websites or reach out directly to our office staff or the council leadership whose information can be found on the Council Communities page.

When do Students Typically Join?

90% of the students who join a sorority or fraternity at UT Austin do so during their first semester. However, some organizations require that students have a minimum GPA and credit hours at UT Austin before joining. Students, including transfer students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors have the opportunity to join the sorority and fraternity community.

Eligibility and Pathway Programs

In order to be eligible to join any student organization at UT Austin, including a sorority or fraternity, students must be enrolled at UT Austin at the time of joining. In order to remain a member, the student must maintain status as a student at UT Austin.

Students enrolled in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP), Transfer Admission Pathway (TAP), or the UT Austin Spring Start Program (SSP) are not eligible to join a sorority or fraternity until they have transferred to and are enrolled in classes at UT Austin.

Students granted PACE status prior to Fall 2026 will continue to have access to all the benefits and privileges of a full-time student at UT Austin. However, PACE was not offered to Fall 2026 applicants in lieu of new admissions pathways. More information regarding Alternative Pathways to Enrollment can be found a the Office of Admissions website.

It is important to note that individual sororities and fraternities may have their own additional membership requirements. Membership decisions are the sole responsibility of the organization, but must comply with UT Austin Institutional Rules. If you have questions about specific eligibility requirements, contact the national office to inquire about a chapter.