Join an FSILG
Fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups (FSILGs) offer an excellent opportunity to get involved on campus. These organizations can transform your college journey and make your overall experience more memorable.
Joining an FSILG can help enhance your collegiate experience in many ways:
Lifelong Community
The connections you make can become friendships that continue beyond college. Joining an FSILG allows you to have a place where you can be yourself, feel right at home and have a dedicated support system.
Academic Excellence
You’re here to achieve your academic goals and FSILG life offers support for you to succeed. You will also be held to a high academic standard by your organization and be offered support like study hours to help you meet this standard.
Leadership and Career Opportunities
FSILG members participate in several leadership development programs on both the local and national level. This includes chapter or council officer positions, national regional leadership conferences, campus-based leadership opportunities, and committee involvement.
Philanthropy
A key aspect of FSILG life is philanthropy. Service is one of the most meaningful aspects of joining an FSILG, and perhaps the most personally rewarding. Members can participate in hands-on volunteer work or host fundraising events.
Recruitment and Intake
IFC organizations and Panhellenic sororities host formal recruitment periods in the fall at the start of every academic year. In addition, some of these organizations will also participate in informal spring recruitment.
If a culturally-based organization or independent living group feels like a better fit for you, know that MGC and LGC organizations participate in intake or recruitment for new members all year round.
As you get to know the different organizations, here are some questions you could ask to see if you share similar values, interests and goals:
- What does it look like being a part of your organization?
- What are your values?
- What are your philanthropic affiliations?
- What kind of time commitment is there to be involved with your organization?
- When and how often do you meet?
- What is the financial obligation of members?