Why should I register now?
If you are interested in joining a fraternity this spring, you can register any time. However, it is best to register early to ensure that you are added to the Registrants distribution email list. Important information about rush will be sent to all registrants during the weeks leading up to the beginning of the semester and through the first couple of weeks and only those who have registered will receive this information.

I thought new member recruitment was called "Rush"?
The terms "recruitment" and "rush" are often used interchangeably, though they do have slightly different meanings. "Recruitment" refers to the on-going efforts to continue fraternity chapters through new membership. "Rush" is generally considered the specific time period recognized by colleges in which fraternities actively seek and solicit to potential members. The term "recruitment" is also preferred as students new to college may not understand what the term "rush" means.

Why is there a registration fee?
The registration fee provides the Recruitment Committee with funds necessary to contact prospective members through the mail and this website. The fee also helps pay for facility rental costs, printing and binding services, promotional supplies, etc. The registration fee for Fraternity Recruitment costs less than the registration for Sorority Registration.  [Back to Top]

Why are only a limited number of fraternities listed on this site?
This site lists fraternities that have volunteered to be a part of the Fraternity Recruitment Initiative - a joint, supplemental effort to increase the membership for participating fraternities. Some chapters have decided to not participate in the Initiative, and therefore are not represented on this site.  [Back to Top]

How much are chapter dues?
Each fraternity chapter sets their own dues rates. These rates are usually determined by an estimate of expenses incurred per member. For example, each chapter is assessed a national dues fee based on membership size, an insurance premium per member, IFC dues per member, and some chapters charge non-resident members a "parlor" fee.  These fees, in addition to local chapter operating expenses, usually determine the dues per member.  [Back to Top]

Most dues rates are between $300-450 per semester. You can view the costs associated with membership in each of the chapters on campus from each chapter's webpage. These pages can be found from the CHAPTERS link located on the menu on the left side of this page.  [Back to Top]

Do WVU fraternities haze?
Fraternities are banned by law and University policy from engaging in practices of hazing. Not only is hazing a crime, but it is detrimental to chapter morale and undermines the positive efforts made by members of a fraternity chapter. It is believed that some fraternity chapters may still engage in some forms of hazing, though most do not. [Back to Top]

If you learn or suspect that a chapter currently hazes or intends to haze, you should consider looking at other chapters on campus. You can learn more about hazing from our Hazing webpage.  [Back to Top]

Will I have to live in the fraternity house?
Depends. Some chapters have requirements in place that mandate each member live in the house for at least one year. Other groups do not. If this could be a problem for you, be sure to ask this question prior to accepting a bid from any chapter and visit the house. Many chapters on campus have recently renovated or plan to renovate their houses in the near future to provide clean, quality housing.

While not all groups have housing, most have a house very near WVU's campus. The live-in experience is a great personal development opportunity where you can learn important skills such as shared responsibility, positive communication and compromise. Living in your chapter house also helps you to establish closer friendships and stronger bonds with other chapter members and provides you with opportunities for academic improvement and social activities.  [Back to Top]

What if I register and am not offered a bid?
This could happen. Some men will register and not receive a bid. Fraternity bidding is a competitive process likely to exclude some registrants. Also, chapters may be "maxed out" as to how many men they can take.  [Back to Top]

Depending on the number of registrants, there may be an extended recruitment period due to large turnout. Be sure to keep clear and frequent lines of communication open with the chapters you are interested in and come back for the extended recruitment period (if there is one) or rush in the spring.  [Back to Top]

Why should I want to join a fraternity?
Because of the opportunities available to you that you will not have otherwise. Each chapter offers leadership development initiatives, networking opportunities, friends for life, a group and place to visit following graduation, and a way to keep up with your dozens, or hundreds, of friends you met through the fraternity.  [Back to Top]

What is Recruitment?
Recruitment is an organized period of activities designed to acclimate you to the WVU campus, the Greek system and fraternity life. Everything is planned to help you become acquainted with the different fraternities and to help the members get to know you. Besides being informative, these events are also meant to be entertaining and fun!  Back to Top]

What are the Basics?
At the events you will learn about Greek activities, individual new member programs, and various facts about each chapter. During recruitment you are encouraged to ask questions at the chapter houses. Recruitment is a time that fraternities are seeking new members to join their groups. Grades, talents, activities and interests are all considered in the selection of new members. Keep an open mind throughout recruitment. With so many fraternities on campus, you will find many differences from one fraternity to the next. Recruitment is the time to find a group with which you best identify. Join where you feel most at home. [Back to Top]

What questions do I ask?
Throughout the recruiting process, you may have questions concerning fraternity membership. It is important that you ask questions so you will know what to expect when you join a fraternity. Good questions to ask are:

• How much are dues or fees?
• What are housing arrangements?
• Is there a meal plan?
• What kind of scholarship program(s) does the chapter offer?
• What activities are the chapters involved with on campus?
• How will membership in a specific fraternity benefit me?
• What is the chapter's policy on hazing?