Location: McKeldin Mall
A simple way to start exploring fraternity and sorority life
Meet the Chapters brings UMD's fraternity and sorority community together in one place so you can meet students, ask honest questions and get a feel for the organizations that call Maryland home.
You do not need to know which chapter, council or joining process fits you before you arrive. Come curious, talk to a few groups and leave with a clearer sense of what you want to explore next.
Explore the Community
Meet UMD's four governing councils
Fraternity and Sorority Life at Maryland includes four governing councils. Each has its own history, culture and approach to recruitment or intake, so Meet the Chapters is a good chance to compare experiences side by side.
IFC
Interfraternity Council
Explore fraternities centered on brotherhood, leadership, scholarship, service and community.
PHA
Panhellenic Association
Explore sororities centered on sisterhood, leadership, scholarship, service and personal growth.
MGC
Multicultural Greek Council
Discover culturally based fraternities and sororities rooted in identity, heritage, leadership, service and belonging.
NPHC
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Connect with UMD's historically Black fraternities and sororities rooted in scholarship, service, leadership and cultural pride.
Make the Most of It
Meet the Chapters is easiest when you treat it like a set of short conversations. You are not expected to have everything figured out before you walk up to a table.
Lead with curiosity
Ask what members enjoy about their chapter, what surprised them about joining and what keeps them involved.
Get the real-life details
Ask about time commitments, costs, academics, service, housing and what recruitment or intake actually looks like.
Notice what fits
Pay attention to conversations that feel comfortable and values that match what you want from your UMD experience.
After the Event
Interested in joining? Your next step depends on the council.
Recruitment and intake timelines, requirements and expectations vary across UMD's fraternity and sorority community. After Meet the Chapters, follow up with organizations that interested you and review the joining information for their council.
Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority should also complete any required FSL education steps before membership.
Good questions to ask chapter members
- What made you choose your chapter?
- What does membership look like during a normal week?
- How does your chapter support academics and wellbeing?
- What should I do next if I am interested?
Ready to keep exploring?
Browse recognized chapters at Maryland or learn how recruitment and intake work across the four governing councils.