How to Join

Joining a fraternity or sorority on campus is a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and develop your leadership skills. 

Expectations to Join a fraternity or sorority 

1. Students interested in joining a Greek-letter organization must be a fully matriculated (full-time 12 credit minimum load) undergraduate student. No graduate students may participate as an active member of the chapter.

2. A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA is required for returning Towson students. Students new to Towson and wish to join their first semester on campus do not have a GPA requirement. 

3. There are specific requirements per council and chapter regarding membership qualifications (for example, some chapters or councils require higher GPA and credits). Please understand though you may meet Towson's requirements the individual organizations may have higher requirments for membership. 

4. You MUST complete our recruitment and intake registration form before you can be considered for membership. The form must be completed within the same academic year you are joining. The forms for each council are below. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Participation usually includes regular weekly meetings, service projects, leadership programs, and social activities throughout the year. Like any activity, students need to establish a good balance between all of their their commitments. 

The greatest benefit to joining is finding a small group of students that help make a large campus feel like home. Students can take on chapter leadership roles, gain experience through community service, and get involved in campus leadership through their fraternity or sorority. Membership is for a lifetime, so these opportunities continue well past graduation.

Each organization sets its own budgets and dues, so costs vary from chapter to chapter. Membership dues are structured each term by each group individually. These dues include different activities and fees in their structure. It is important that your student ask for a detailed breakdown of costs from any organization they consider joining.

None of our fraternities and sororities have official fraternity or sorority houses. However, many members live together in apartments or off campus housing options.

All chapters have an education program that is designed to teach incoming members the history, traditions, values, and expectations of their organization. Hazing has no place in these programs and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life works closely with each local chapter and national organization to set clear expectations for new member activities. This includes setting reasonable limits on time commitments, activities, and length of program. If you have concerns about that hazing may be occurring, please Report It, or contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and speak with a staff member.


Completing the Recruitment and Intake Registration Form

All potential new members/interest are required to fill out and submit a recruitment and intake registration form to be eligibile for recruitment or intake. Completing our office form does not guarentee membership nor it is non-binding.

When potential members register, they agree to release their grades to our office, chapter officers and advisors, making it legal to pull and view grades. Our form is also an acknowledgement and agreement to adhere to the university hazing policy. 

If you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, please join us at the following events for more information and complete the corresponding recruitment and intake forms

Spring 2025 Recruitment / Intake Dates and Forms  

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Panhellenic Association (PHA)

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

  • Register for Membership Intake
  • NPHC / MGC New Member Orientation dates:  February 4th, 7pm in Union Theater rm 324 and February 6th, 7pm in Union Ballrooms

Independent Greek Council (IGC)