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Message From VP of Recruitment :

Hello, my name is Matthew Powalisz. Rushing a fraternity has been one of the most beneficial decisions I have made at Florida Atlantic University. Joining an IFC organization has allowed me to experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and create lifelong memories. Our IFC community is here to challenge you to be a better version of yourself by engaging in a journey filled with brotherhood, leadership, and responsibility. If you are interested in becoming part of a fraternity and leaving your legacy here at FAU, please fill out our rush form. I encourage you to contact me or a member of the IFC Executive Board should you need any assistance throughout your recruitment process. Joining a fraternity will not only enhance and support your time here at FAU, but provide a foundation for your future.

Best,

Matthew Powalisz
Recruitmentvp.fauifc@fau.edu

What to Know While Rushing at FAU

General Requirements

  • Must be a  student at Florida Atlantic University 

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA (2.7 GPA Preferred)

  • Pay Your $35 Recruitment Fee

  • Fee covers recruitment merchandise  - Refund will be given to students who do NOT receive a Bid 

  • Hazing Prevention Online Modules  (Required)

  • Recruitment Orientation ( Required)

Recruitment Dates 

  • September 5th: BBQ on Housing Lawn

  • Recruitment Week: September 9-13th

  • September 9th: Orientation to IFC - Student union 

  • September 10th: Open House - Student Union

  • September 15th: Bid Day at the Stadium 

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Participating Fraternities 

  • Alpha Epsilon PI (AEPI)

  • Alpha Tau Omega (ATO)

  • Delta Tau Delta (Delt)

  • Phi Delta Theta (Phi Delt)

  • PI Kappa Alpha (Pike)

  • Pi Kappa Phi (Pi kapp)

  • Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig)

  • Sigma Chi ( Sigs) 

  • Theta Chi

What to Know While Rushing at FAU

Do you feel lost or confused when hearing unfamiliar terms or phrases?


We have all been there!

Rushing

The act of Rushing a fraternity can consist of attending a series of social events and gatherings that allow a current fraternal organization to get to know you. Each institution has its own particular style for conducting rush.

Rush week

At FAU, Rush week is from September  9th - 13th 2024

Potential New Member 

A student who is not yet affiliated with a chapter and is interested in joining a fraternity.

BID

When a group decides which new members they would like to join their organization, they give them a “Bid”, which is an offer to join. When a student receives this Bid, they are able to accept, deny or defer the bid to join that fraternity.

Pledging

  • Pledging is typically around 6 weeks soon after one is given a formal bid. Pledging can very between each organization.

  • Feel free to ask any organization their pledging process and what they do during that time.

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