How to Join

Your time at Butler is to explore who you are, what matters to you, and the impact you want to make on the world. Joining a fraternity or sorority is about finding your people that are there to support you on that journey!

Primary recruitment for IFC fraternities and Panhellenic sororities begins prior to the beginning of the spring semester. By waiting until the second semester, students have the opportunity to meet and learn about all of the organizations on campus while adjusting to the Butler experience. Primary recruitment is open to all students who:

• Have successfully completed 12 college/university credit hours
  • Credits received in high school do not count toward recruitment eligibility
• Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Have submitted a completed registration form by the applicable deadline (Extended: December 15, 2023 at 11:55 pm)
• Are not on conduct probation with Butler University for any reason

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Circle City NPHC organizations, and city-wide chapters have their own eligibility requirements for membership. To learn more, please reach out to the specific organization you are interested in learning more about.

Panhellenic sorority primary recruitment taking place in January 2024 – Registration is Closed.

IFC fraternity recruitment taking place in January 2024 – Registration is Closed.

While primary recruitment is in the spring, students have the opportunity to meet our fraternities and sororities in the fall! Here are some ways to meet our chapters:

• Go to Block Party during Welcome Week
• Go to all-campus events sponsored by individual chapters, IFC, Panhellenic, Sigma Gamma Rho and Circle City NPHC (open houses, informationals, meals, guest speakers, and 101 interest sessions)
• Study with classmates who are fraternity/sorority members
• Take part in chapter-sponsored philanthropy events
• Attend Panhellenic or IFC sponsored events in preparation for primary recruitment

Some fraternities and sororities may be looking for members to join in the fall, but only sophomores, juniors, and seniors are able to participate and join a chapter in the fall (having at least 12 university credit hours).

Benefits of Joining

Joining a fraternity or sorority has many personal and professional benefits. For many of our students, the opportunity to make new friends is the most important aspect of coming to college! You will be welcomed into a community of students who will stand beside you, support you, encourage you to grow and respect your individuality. These members will become lifelong friends.

Academic Excellence

Demonstrating academic integrity and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Spring 2023

• All Sorority GPA: 3.561
• All Fraternity GPA: 3.380
• All Non-Member Student GPA: 3.204

Community Impact

Benefitting our local community through service and philanthropy dollars raised.

Academic Year 2022-23:

• Philanthropy Dollars raised: $318,691
• Community Service Hours: 14,239

Values-Based Leadership

Embracing individual and organizational values to mobilize others and prepare you for life beyond the Butler experience.
“As the president of Sigma Nu fraternity, I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of Greek life. Being a part of this brotherhood has not only shaped my college experience but has also prepared me for life beyond the boundaries of our campus. Our fraternity is more than just a social organization; it is a platform for personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong friendships” – Kyle Kane ‘25

Belonging (Brotherhood/Sisterhood)

Fostering a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood through meaningful connections. Belonging is the extent to which students feel their authentic self is personally accepted, respected, included, supported and safe here at Butler.

Social Development

Demonstrating informed decision makings while participating in responsible social activities to create harmony in one’s relationships with self and others. Fraternities and sororities are committed to our BU|BeWell Framework providing transformative learning inside and outside the classroom.