How IFC Recruitment Works
- Registration is free and non-binding: go.umd.edu/Join-IFC
- Visit chapter Instagram pages to find recruitment events
- Attend events and meet members
- Receive bids from chapters that are interested in you
- Accept a bid if it's the right fit
Important Dates
Meet the Chapters
- 📍 McKeldin Mall
- 📆 September 2
- 🕐 12 PM - 4 PM
Potential New Member Orientation
- 📍 TBD
- 📆 September 6
- 🕐 2 PM - 4 PM
- Required for students interested in IFC recruitment.
Eligibility Requirements
🚨 New this year: There is no longer a 12 credit requirement! Any student can rush if they submit a transcript that meets one of the following conditions:
- First-semester freshman: High School transcript
- Transfer students: Previous institution transcript
- UMD students: Testudo transcript (that includes GPA)
NOT SURE WHERE TO START
Start by following @umdifc and the chapters you're interested in on Instagram. Chapters post their recruitment schedules details, forms, and rush contact information there.
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at the University of Maryland facilitates the recruitment process for the university’s IFC fraternities. Recruitment is an opportunity for interested students to explore the values, traditions, and brotherhood that define the IFC community. With each chapter offering a unique experience, students are encouraged to learn more about the organizations that align with their values and goals.
IFC recruitment is a mutual selection process, meaning both potential new members and chapters get to know one another and determine the best fit. Recruitment takes place during both the fall and spring semesters, with a more formal recruitment process typically occurring at the start of each semester. Chapters may also offer informal recruitment opportunities throughout the academic year. Each organization creates its own recruitment schedule and typically publishes its recruitment schedule on its social media pages.
To participate in IFC recruitment, students must:
- Be enrolled at the University of Maryland
- Have a 2.5 GPA
- Register for IFC Recruitment on Campus Director
- Attend required orientation and risk prevention sessions
Throughout recruitment, potential new members have the chance to attend meet-and-greets, chapter events, and open houses. These experiences help students learn about each fraternity’s values, philanthropic efforts, leadership opportunities, and brotherhood culture.
Whether you're looking to develop lifelong friendships, grow as a leader, or make an impact through service and scholarship, the IFC community offers a wide range of opportunities to support your journey.