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National Pan-Hellenic Council
The University of Mississippi

How to Join an NPHC Organization:

Each NPHC fraternity and sorority brings in new members at various times of the year through a process called Membership Intake. All organizations governed by the National Pan- Hellenic Council have different requirements for membership. These organizations are permitted to conduct intake based on the chapter’s schedule and/ or their need for expansion. Some organizations conduct intake each semester; others do so only once a year. When organizations are looking to conduct Membership Intake, many of them will host an informational meeting in which the criteria for membership is explained. These are usually publicized via flyers on campus and social media webpages. NPHC hosts a general information session about all of its organizations for students who have questions or are unsure about the intake process. This event is called “Greek Forum” and is held once each semester.

Requirements to Join an NPHC Organization:

Academics

Typically, a student must obtain a collegiate GPA of a 2.7 or higher. Candidates for membership must obtain at least 12 credit hours at the University of Mississippi. Each NPHC organization has its own requirements set by their (inter)national organization and the University of Mississippi respective chapter. Please contact the University of Mississippi chapter that you are interested in for more information or for assistance contact our office. 

Involvement

Candidates seeking membership in an NPHC organization are encouraged to be involved in other areas of campus life and within the community. NPHC organizations value this involvement when conducting membership intake. Make sure to check out each chapter’s values to see which organization your values and involvement best align with. 

Greek Forum

The Greek Forum is mandatory for students who wish to pursue membership in any of the NPHC Greek organizations. The NPHC executive board will host a Greek Forum during the first few weeks of both the fall and spring semesters. Students who are considering participating in an NPHC-affiliated Greek organization’s intake process must attend Greek Forum before attending any NPHC organization’s interest meeting. For additional information about the Greek Forum, please contact Fraternity and Sorority Life at 662-915-7609 or visit us in the Student Union Suite D. 

How to Learn More About our NPHC organizations:

Meet the Greeks Week

Meet the Greeks Week is the introduction to all the University of Mississippi NPHC Greek organizations. Additionally, NPHC organizations will host events to showcase each organization’s mission, purpose and accomplishments. This is a week filled with information and fun. 

Follow us on Twitter (@UM_NPHC) and Instagram (@UM_NPHC) to stay up to date on events! 

Top 5 Things You Can Do to Show Interest in an NPHC Chapter

  1. Attend chapter programs and events.
  2. Attend an interest or informational meeting for the chapter(s) in which you are interested.
  3. Get to know members of the organization at every opportunity.
  4. Research information on the internet about the group(s) in which you are interested.
  5. Show your own involvement on campus (i.e., get involved in clubs, community service, etc.).