Recruitment
Welcome to the first step of an exciting journey into Fraternity Life at Chapman University! Joining a fraternity is about more than membership—it’s about forming lifelong friendships, growing as a leader, and becoming part of a supportive, nationwide brotherhood. Our fraternities focus on community service, academic excellence, leadership development, and social engagement.
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If you witness or become aware of any violations of recruitment rules or policies, please click the link below to report the chapter or incident.
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The Recruitment Process:
Recruitment occurs every semester, starting with Rush Kickoff, where you’ll meet members of the Interfraternity Council Executive Board, chapter Rush Chairs, and all active fraternity members. Over the following weeks, you’ll attend various rush events hosted by each chapter, giving you the chance to learn about their values, traditions, and culture. Preference events, held during the final round, provide a more intimate opportunity to connect with the chapters you’re most interested in. At the end of the process, chapters extend bids, giving you the chance to officially join a fraternity and begin your journey of lifelong brotherhood.​​​​
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If you have any questions, please email IFC VP Recruitment, Kaleb Cohen, at cuifc.vprecruitment@gmail.com
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Be sure to check our Instagram daily for updates and rush event schedules to stay informed throughout the recruitment process.​​​
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Recruitment Rules:
To ensure a fair and positive recruitment process, all chapters and Potential New Members (PNMs) are expected to follow these rules:
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Eligibility: PNMs must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 and be in good standing with the university.
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Event Conduct: Recruitment events must be registered and follow IFC-approved schedules. No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco are permitted at any event.
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Promotions: Chapters may not promote their organization outside of designated recruitment periods or in unauthorized spaces like residence halls.
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Respect: Chapters must not engage in negative talk or behavior about other fraternities.
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Bids: Chapters cannot contact PNMs about preference invites or bids until they are officially released on CampusDirector.
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Inclusivity: Women are not permitted at fraternity recruitment events, and all interactions must reflect respect and inclusivity for all participants.​
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Violations of these rules may result in disciplinary action. If you believe a rule has been violated, please report it using the form provided above.​