Prospective Students
Fraternities and sororities are an integral part of USC since their beginning in 1889. Founding principles of academics, civic engagement, leadership, cultural understanding, and well-being are the guiding values in which chapters strive for locally and nationally.
The Trojan Fraternity & Sorority Community includes more than 40 organizations organized into five governing councils along with two honor societies, . The five governing councils are: Asian Greek Council, USC Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council.
Part of your undergraduate journey is seeking and participating in involvement opportunities to enrich your Trojan experience. It is great to hear you are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at the University of Southern California!
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Joining a fraternity or sorority at USC opens the doors to limitless opportunities and lifelong friendships. The Trojan Fraternity & Sorority Community enhances your personal growth and individuality while linking you to a sisterhood or brotherhood that shares your goals and values.
Eligibility
Beginning fall 2018, students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority must have completed a minimum of 12 academic units at USC and earn a minimum USC grade point average of 2.50.
Chapters
Please review which fraternities and sororities are active and recognized by the university and those who are no longer recognized or active. Please note that joining an unrecognized group can impact your student status.
Staying Safe
Trojan Fraternity & Sorority Awards are the annual recognition awards to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the Trojan Fraternity Sorority community.
Membership Experience
See how your members academically perform every semester.
Conduct & Judicial
As demonstrated in the Trojan Greek Standards & Accreditation, membership in a fraternity or sorority is considered to be a privilege, and with this privilege comes the responsibility to perform in a manner exemplifying the ideals of the Trojan: faithful, scholarly, skillful, courageous, and ambitious.
Parents & Family
FSLD works with all councils to engage parents, families, and external stakeholders looking to support the fraternity and sorority membership experience.
Eligibility & Intake & Recruitment
Information, guidance, and decisions on COVID-19 is constantly evolving regarding operations for the next academic year, especially for fall 2021.
FSLD and councils are planning for multiple scenarios and will pivot operations when finalized guidance is available. Fall 2021 intake and recruitment dates will be available early summer 2021.
With that said, dates and processes below are subject to change. FSLD and councils will communicate in multiple avenues on any changes. Thank you in advance for the patience and understanding.
*please note, all dates and times listed are subject to change.
Check out their Instagram @uscagc for the latest updates!
If you want additional information about Asian Greek Council organizations, please get in touch with us at USCFSLD@usc.edu.
Currently, USC IFC has four affiliated chapters!
- Alpha Gamma Omega (Affiliate)
- Delta Tau Delta
- Kappa Sigma
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
If you are interested in participating in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 recruitment, please sign this interest form here.
MGC chapters recruit new members each semester. It is informal and each chapter runs the process independently.
Check out their Instagram for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 recruitment information @uscmgc.
If you want additional information about the Multicultural Greek Council organizations, please contact the MGC President at uscmgcpresident@gmail.com.
Meet the Greeks for Fall 2024 has concluded. The Spring 2025 one will be announced.
The upcoming Informational, also referred to as “Meet the Greeks,” is a presentation and Q&A event where participants can meet all active NPHC chapters. Participants are encouraged to dress in business casual attire.
Membership intake is the membership selection process conducted by member organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). NPHC is comprised of 9 historically Black Fraternities and Sororities, often referred to as “The Divine Nine”. Membership selection for NPHC groups is an individualized process that is different for each organization. This process, known as intake, generally begins with an interest meeting followed by a period of membership education.
About Membership Intake (Adapted from the University of Kansas)
Membership selection for NPHC groups is an individualized process different for each organization. This process, known as intake, generally begins with an interest meeting followed by a membership education period. The membership process culminates with initiation and a presentation of new members, a showcase in which the organization’s new members are revealed to the community.
NPHC-affiliated fraternities and sororities typically do not accept a student for membership until the student has completed at least 12-24 hours of college credit with a 2.5-2.75 GPA, depending on the organization. We strongly encourage those interested in the Membership Intake process to contact the respective NPHC organizations via email or Instagram for more information. Please review the Tips for Membership Intake for more information.
Check out their Instagram for the latest updates: @THEUSCNPHC.
If you would like additional information about National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, please contact our team at uscfsld@usc.edu.
Registration for Spring 2025 Formal Recruitment is now live!
Check out their website here for more information:
https://www.uscpanhellenic.com/
Check out their Instagram here for current updates:
@uscpanhellenic
Please sign up here for the direct Spring 2025 Recruitment registration website.
What is USC’s recruitment eligibility policy?
Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority must have completed a minimum of 12 academic units at USC and earn a minimum USC grade point average of 2.50 before participating in recruitment. Transfer students are eligible after completing one academic year of college coursework, post high school graduation.
Why is there a recruitment policy?
With student wellbeing at the forefront, USC is committed to providing incoming first-year students time to acclimate to college life, academic rigor, and the broader university social community before engaging in a lengthy recruitment process.
When did USC adopt their current recruitment policy?
In the Fall of 2017, the recruitment policy was announced, and in Fall 2018 it was fully implemented. The decision was made through a collective effort by the university’s academic senate, student life, staff, external stakeholders, and students.