Fraternity and Sorority Life is an exciting opportunity at James Madison University! Joining a Greek-lettered organization provides you with opportunities for leadership, community service, scholarship, friendship, and lifelong membership in a values-based organization. Fraternities and sororities select their members through a recruitment process, sometimes referred to as “rush.” Recruitment is a way for prospective new members to visit and learn about the Greek Organizations on campus. By University and council policies, the recruitment process is alcohol-free.

To join, students must be regularly enrolled in classes at James Madison University and are required to be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).  Students interested in joining a Panhellenic organization must meet GPA requirments set by individual organizations. The office of Fraternity & Sorority Life nor the Panhellinic council, per NPC unanimous agreements, are not allowed to set a GPA requirement. Students interested in joining an Interfraternity Council organization must have a 2.7 college gpa, per the JMU Interfraternity Council Bylaws. The Fraternity & Sorority Life office does not have a GPA requirement other than what is required by IFC bylaws

As you consider which chapter is the best fit for you, we encourage you to review our organizations’ individual pages, websites, and social media. As a member, you will support your chapter by maintaining the required GPA, completing hours of community service, supporting the organization’s philanthropy, contributing financially through the timely payment of your dues, and participating in a variety of chapter and community-wide programs.

For more specific information about the recruitment processes, please visit either our Interfraternity Council Recruitment or Panhellenic Council Recruitment pages.