Fraternity Recruitment
Fall 2024 Recruitment
IFC fraternities recruit year-round, but we encourage you to begin the recruitment process early if you are interested in joining in the fall. The fraternity recruitment process at IWU is designed to give both potential new members and chapter members a fair and equal opportunity to become acquainted as friends. The recruitment process is designed to allow you to get to know the members in the different chapters. During fraternity recruitment, potential new members get to choose which events they do and do not want to attend as there will be events hosted by all of the chapters.
In order to participate in IFC fraternity recruitment, you have to be registered. Click here to register for IFC fraternity recruitment.
Fall 2024 Recruitment Dates: Monday, September 16-Sunday, September 22
Contact Luke Hartke, IFC Vice President of Recruitment, at ifc.recruitment@iwu.edu if you have any questions.
Recruitment Overview
Recruitment offers you an opportunity to meet chapter members and other men participating in the recruitment process while learning what each fraternity has to offer. Throughout the process, Interfraternity Council officers will answer all questions which may arise while participating in recruitment. Participating in the recruitment process does not require you to join a fraternity. It does, however, enable you to explore and learn more about Illinois Wesleyan University and our Fraternity and Sorority Community. This is a great way to meet new people and find out about many ways to get involved at IWU. This process is intended to be a positive and enriching experience for everyone who participates. Please note: bids are not guaranteed, so you are strongly encouraged to meet as many chapter members as you can throughout the recruitment process. We also encourage you to keep an open mind.
How to Register for Recruitment
Registration is a quick and easy process. Once you have registered, your information will be sent to the fraternity leaders to let them know you are interested in receiving more information. The process of going through the fraternity recruitment process is free.
Click here to register for recruitment.
Fall 2024 Recruitment Schedule
RSO Fair | Thursday, August 29 | 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Main Quad
The RSO Fair will be the first opportunity to connect with our fraternity members regarding membership and joining. This is is a great opportunity to make a first impression and ask questions about what events the chapter will be hosting during recruitment.
Movie Night | Friday, September 6 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Softball Field (Rain Location: Hansen Student Center)
Movie Night is the perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with current members and other potential members while enjoying a popular movie on the big screen. We’ll provide popcorn, snacks, and drinks, so all you need to bring is yourself and a blanket or chair.
House Tours | Monday, September 16 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Meet in Hansen Student Center
Men who have registered for IFC fraternity recruitment will go on tours of each of the fraternity chapter houses on campus. Fraternity homes are own and operated by Illinois Wesleyan University. Each chapter house is unique and it is a great opportunity for men to ask questions about expectations of living in the chapter house and what it offers to members.
Individual Chapter Events | Tuesday, September 17
Individual chapter events are opportunities for potential members to experience the culture and vibe of each fraternity. These events are hosted by each chapter and can include a variety of activities. Attending these events allows you to get to know the members, learn about their values and traditions, and see which chapter feels like the best fit for you. It's a great way to explore your options and find your home.
Individual Chapter Events | Wednesday, September 18
Individual chapter events are opportunities for potential members to experience the culture and vibe of each fraternity. These events are hosted by each chapter and can include a variety of activities. Attending these events allows you to get to know the members, learn about their values and traditions, and see which chapter feels like the best fit for you. It's a great way to explore your options and find your home.
Interviews | Thursday, September 19 | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | State Farm Hall
Recruitment interviews are the next step in the fraternity recruitment process. Interviews will be at most 15 minutes and provide a professional and formal environment for chapters to evaluate potential member’s values, personality, and fit as a future chapter member. Note: All potential new members must attend an interview for any chapter they wish to be considered for membership and to receive a bid.
Preference Dinners (Invite Only) | Friday, September 20
Preference dinners are invite-only and invitations are decided by each chapter. If you are invited to a preference dinner, a chapter member will communicate this to you. Most dinners are hosted off-campus at a Bloomington-Normal restaurant.
Bid Distribution | Saturday, September 21
Chapters will begin offering membership invitations (bids) to students they are interested in having join their chapter. Students may be offered more than one bid, so the student will have choices to make before the Bid Signing Ceremony on Sunday.
Bid Signing Ceremony | Sunday, September 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Hansen Student Center
This ceremony is where students who have been offered an invitation to membership from one of our fraternities will come together to formally accept their bid & sign the IFC bid signing book. Chapters will host a new member celebration following the bid signing ceremony to welcome new members to the chapter.