Policies and Resources (2024)

SMU Fraternity and Sorority Life Expansion Policy

View the Expansion Policy

Interfraternity Council: Not currently open for expansion
Multicultural Greek Council: Not currently open for expansion
National Pan-Hellenic Council: Not currently open for expansion
Panhellenic Council: Currently open for expansion

Eligibility Requirements and Membership

The SMU Fraternity & Sorority Community prides itself on the high academic achievements of its’ members and chapters. Students interested in joining one of our fraternities or sororities must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours during the semester in which they plan to join, and have completed new student orientation requirements, if applicable.
2. Achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA, calculated on a 4.0 GPA scale. This can be demonstrated through high school transcripts for incoming first-year students, or through my.SMU or transfer records for upper-class students.
3. Not be placed on conduct probation or higher with the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards during the semester in which a student plans to join prior to initiation.
4. Please note that most individual organizations have policies requiring a higher GPA or hour completion for membership. We highly recommend that students review these requirements as they explore the opportunities to join.
   *Average GPA of students participating in primary Panhellenic recruitment last year was a 3.4.

New Member Policy

• Chapters will initiate (e.g., provide full membership status) all qualified new members within a maximum new member education period of six (6) consecutive weeks. The six-week period starts on the Monday following the day bids are extended (i.e., Bid Day).
• All new member presentation activities must be complete within five (5) days of initiation.

How to Join

1. Explore our website for information on individual organizations (Snapshots) and requirements of membership.
2. Sign up to participate in a council specific recruitment or intake process:
   • IFC: View Registration Information
   • MGC: Attend MGC showcase during the fall semester
   • NPHC: Attend the NPHC Forum during the fall semester
   • Panhellenic: View Registration Information
3. Keep an open mind! SMU has so many great involvement opportunities.

Hazing and Student Safety

Student safety and well-being are our top priorities. Hazing is a violation of Texas law, the SMU Student Code of Conduct, and the inter/national policies for each of our fraternities and sororities. Report possible hazing activity through the Hazing Reporting Form or send an anonymous text to 205-TXT2SMU.

As a reminder for those going through recruitment, only the organizations listed on this website are officially recognized and sanctioned by SMU and their respective Councils and therefore able to participate in SMU’s recruitment process and offer the benefits of the SMU Greek community to their members.

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life has received several reports of organized activities and recruitment by social groups who are not affiliated with SMU or the Greek community, including a group self-identifying as the “Theta Society,” and/or “The Society” despite the SMU chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta’s suspension from campus earlier this year. To be clear, the local Beta Sigma chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta is suspended through at least January 15, 2026, and is not recognized or sanctioned as an active organization at SMU by the Panhellenic Council, Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Inc., or SMU.

We want all SMU students interested in joining the SMU Greek community to be aware of their options and clear about the status of each chapter. Unrecognized student organizations may place individuals associated with their events or activities at risk due to the lack of affiliation with and oversight by an established national-level council or governing body. For additional information, you may review a complete listing of Student Organization Conduct Statusat SMU.

If you are interested in joining the SMU Greek community, we invite you to learn more about the numerous, vibrant chapters across our four councils. If you have any questions regarding your Greek recruitment options, please do not hesitate to contact our office directly.

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