What are councils?
Fraternity and sorority chapters across the country belong to one of four governing councils— the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Association (PHA), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).
How to join
Each chapter or organization has a differing recruitment process, depending on a variety of factors including what council they are associated with. Recruitment, or rushing, can happen during a summer/fall process for incoming students but also year-round. Any qualifying student freshman to senior is welcome to rush. Learn more about how to join via each of the council’s sites.
Councils
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is a governing body that oversees and supports men’s social fraternities on college and university campuses. It focuses on leadership development, academic success, risk management, and fostering positive fraternity experiences.
Multicultural Greek Council
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is a governing body that represents culturally based fraternities and sororities on college and university campuses. It promotes collaboration, leadership development, and cultural awareness among its member organizations.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization composed of nine historically Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, often referred to as the “Divine Nine.”
Panhellenic Association
The Panhellenic Association (PHA) is the governing body for women’s social sororities on college and university campuses. It supports collaboration among member organizations while promoting leadership development, academic excellence, and a positive sorority experience.