IFC Viewbook 2023 by PennGreeks

UPENN INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

www.upennifc.org

A B O U T I F C

The University of Pennsylvania Interfraternity Council is comprised of 23 men’s fraternities and 1 co-ed/genderinclusive fraternities. As a longstanding university with a rich history, many organizations have been present on Penn’s campus for more than 100 years. The history and traditions of each chapter continue to inspire long-lasting community, leadership, and alumni support.

Belonging Support

Thriving at Penn is about finding people you can count on. Our fraternities look like events, philanthropy, and houses to outsiders, but what makes our brotherhoods impactful are the close, reallife, and genuine relationships that last a lifetime.

College is a fun, exciting time of your lives, but it can also be challenging. As you experience the highs and lows of school and life, you are surrounded by a group of people who have pledged to support and care for you.

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The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is comprised of 7 sororities. Each member organization of PHC at Penn is a part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).

There are two major periods in which PHC recruits new members to its sororities: Fall Continuous Open Bidding (COB) in the Fall semester, and Spring Primary Recruitment in the Spring semester. All second-semester freshmen, as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to participate in primary recruitment if they meet the eligibility requirements. Fall COB is only open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

The Intercultural Greek Council (IGC) is comprised of 4 fraternities and 7 sororities. Chapters of this council are a member of one of the national umbrella groups: National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA), and National PanHellenic Council (NPHC). IGC chapters embrace a lifetime commitment and focus on academic achievement, cultural competence, and community service.

IGC conducts recruitment/intake processes which may include interest meetings and/or chapter-specific events. All secondsemester freshmen, as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors, are eligible to participate in recruitment/intake if they meet the eligibility requirements for OFSL and the member organization.

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Benefits of Greek Life Community

Greek life gives students the chance to meet friends and like-minded people. It also gives you the chance to connect with people from other Greek organizations, and the chance to form intimate bonds with the brothers/siblings in ones organization.

Networking Academic Support

Fraternities consist of students across all years of undergraduate study. Many members will have the same major and can often be in the same classes. This can lead to the formation of study groups, tutoring sessions, and study hours. Greek Life students at Penn also have a higher average GPA than non-Greek students.

Participating in Greek life offers benefits once you've graduated. Many organizations have networks and alumni around the world that can help you find jobs, get career advice, and get resources after graduation. Many Greek members are leaders in their fields and you never know who you might meet through a Greek life connection.

Leadership

Fraternities offer members the chances to gain leadership experience. As an officer of ones organization or as an officer on the IFC Board, Greek members have the opportunity to make important decisions, and practice cooperative leadership skills. These experiences also look good on a resume.

Potential New Member Eligibility Requirements

Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania

Have at least 4.0 course units completed on transcript

Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50

We are committed to the success of each individual student who decides to join our community. Because of this, we enforce the requirements above for people looking to join a chapter.

Interested in Recruitment?

Most Fraternities offer Fall and Spring Recruitment

Only second semester first year students are eligible for recruitment

Second year students and above can participate in Fall or Spring Recruitment if applicable

The IFC is currently a community of 25 recognized and active social fraternities: 23 are men’s-fraternities and 2 (Alpha Delta Phi Society and Delta Phi/St. Elmo Club) have co-ed/gender-inclusive memberships.

2023 Recruitment Schedule

IFC Expo

January 12th, 2023

IFC Expo is the perfect time to learn how the spring IFC recruitment process works, learn what you need to do to be eligible to join in the spring, and meet members from each of the IFC chapters. We request that potential members register on campus director during or prior to chapters events so that they can access your name and contact information to contact you for an invitation to their Invite Recruitment event(s).

Open Houses

January 19th, 2023

“Open House” is the time in which any interested students is able to visit the chapter of each organization across three prescribed time slots (67:30pm, 7:30-9pm, and 9-10:30p).

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These events will be in chapter houses and schedule will be posted on campus director.

We request that potential members register on campus director prior to this day so that you have access to the exact schedule of which houses during which blocks. As back up they will be posted on @Penn.IFC Instagram and communicated to those who register on campus director.

2023 Recruitment Schedule

Open Recruitment

January 20-25th, 2023

This stage of the process is similar to Open House, only events are now scheduled by the chapter. Most events for Open Recruitment will happen in chapter houses or near campus. This stage is about a week long so that potential members have time to explore many different chapters in the IFC.

Time and location will differ by chapter and be shared through campus director, Instagram for IFC and the chapters.

Invite Recruitment

January 26-30th, 2023

This stage of the process is approximately a weekend long, and is similar to Open Recruitment, only events are now by invitation only. These events are in-person and may happen on campus or on trips to venues in Philadelphia.

We request that potential members register on campus director during or prior to chapters events so that they can access your name and contact information to contact you for an invitation to their Invite Recruitment event(s) or coffee chats.

2023 Recruitment Schedule

Bid Day

January 20-25th, 2023

The main closing event for IFC Recruitment is Bid Day, where all prospective members for IFC organizations gather to find out which organizations have extended them an invitation of membership.

Upon receiving a bid, students have 24 hours to submit their decision using Campus Director and complete a Greek Membership Affiliation Card (GMAC), which is submitted through Qualtrics to OFSL.

WELCOME HOME!

Greek Life Housing at the University of Pennsylvania

Alpha Chi Rho

History

Alpha Chi Rho was founded on June 4, 1985.

Housing

219 South 36th Street

Philanthropy

American Cancer Society

Habitat for Humanity

Autism Society of America

Children's Wish Foundation

Fun Fact

"Be Men"

The Phi Phi Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania is the only Ivy league chapter of the organization.

Penn Chapter

Phi Phi Chapter: @upennaxp Chapter founded in 1986.

"We are a very diverse group of brothers who strive to be men and have a great sense of community amongst ourselves to be the best we can be."

Alpha Epsilon Pi

History

Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded on November 7, 1913.

Housing

4040 Walnut Street

Philanthropy

Repair the World Fund

Fun Fact

"AEPi is a tight-knit community in which brothers develop strong bonds with one another as well as develop crucial life skills.

From networking to philanthropy to memorable social experiences, AEPi has helped create friendships and family for every single brother that will last a lifetime."

The University of Pennsylvania Gamma Chapter of AEPi was originally founded in 1918!

Penn Chapter

Gamma Chapter: @penn_aepi

Chapter re-established in 2017.

Alpha Tau Omega

History

Alpha Tau Omega was founded on September 11, 1865.

Housing

225 South 39th St.

Philanthropy

Beat the Streets Program

Fun Fact

Alpha Tau Omega began because a young Civil War veteran wanted peace and reconciliation.

Alpha Tau Omega is a fraternity focused on leadership development to help college men develop their ability to be effective leaders for a lifetime.

Penn Chapter

Tau Chapter: @atoupenn Chapter founded in 1881.

"To know No North, No South, No East, No West, But to Know Man as Man."

Beta Theta Pi

History

Beta Theta Pi was founded on August 8, 1839.

Housing

3900 Spruce St.

Philanthropy

Mac and Phis

Social Justice

COVID Relief

Fun Fact

Beta Theta Pi was the first college fraternity founded west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Penn Chapter

Phi Chapter: @betaupenn Chapter founded in 1880.

"Beta Theta Pi are men of principle who value mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct, and integrity."

"Develop men of principle for a principled life."