NPHC Membership Process
How to Join an NPHC Organization:
Each NPHC fraternity and sorority brings in new members at various times of the year through a process called Membership Intake. All organizations governed by the National Pan- Hellenic Council have different requirements for membership. These organizations are permitted to conduct intake based on the chapter’s schedule and/ or their need for expansion. Some organizations conduct intake each semester; others do so only once a year. When organizations are looking to conduct Membership Intake, many of them will host an informational meeting in which the criteria for membership is explained. These are usually publicized via flyers on campus or on their social media platforms. NPHC will host a general information session about all of its organizations for students who have questions or are unsure about the intake process. This event is called “NPHC 411” and will be held on January 24 and April 11 at 6 pm (location TBD).
Requirements to Join an NPHC Organization:
Academics
Typically, a student must obtain a collegiate GPA of a 2.5 to 2.7 or higher. Candidates for membership must obtain at least 12 credit hours at the University of Louisville. Each NPHC organization has its own requirements set by their (inter)national organization and the University of Louisville respective chapter. Please contact the University of Louisville chapter that you are interested in for more information or for assistance contact the FSL office.
Involvement
Candidates seeking membership in an NPHC organization are encouraged to be involved in other areas of campus life and within the community. NPHC organizations value this involvement when conducting membership intake. Make sure to check out each chapter’s values to see which organization your values and involvement best align with.
How to Learn More About our NPHC Organizations:
NPHC 411
NPHC 411 is the introduction to all the University of Louisville’s NPHC Greek organizations. Additionally, NPHC organizations will host events to showcase each organization’s mission, purpose and accomplishments throughout the semester.
NPHC 411 will take place:
August 18, 2024
September 18, 2024
November 18, 2024
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Top 5 Things You Can Do to Show Interest in an NPHC Chapter
- Attend chapter programs and events.
- Attend an interest or informational meeting for the chapter(s) in which you are interested.
- Get to know members of the organization at every opportunity.
- Research information on the internet about the group(s) in which you are interested.
- Show your own involvement on campus (i.e., get involved in clubs, community service, etc.).
Learn more about the National Pan-Hellenic Council and its member organizations by clicking the link below. National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Fraternities and Sororities — Student Involvement (louisville.edu)
