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Fraternity and Sorority Life

The mission of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is to enhance the quality of student life at American University by empowering members of the community through advising with a developmental approach, educating with a purpose, collaborating with stakeholders, promoting academic success, empowering civic engagement and social justice, advocating for healthy lifestyles, creating lifelong connections, and advancing values-based leadership.

Councils and Chapters

IGC Culture Fest

Intercultural Greek Collective

The IGC is an umbrella council overseeing 8 culturally-based fraternities and sororities.

IGC Profile & Chapters

FSL Recruitment & Intake Information

Requirements

American University Fraternity & Sorority Life (AU FSL) established a delayed membership process to better meet the needs of the AU community and FSL members. For students to be eligible, they must meet the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time matriculated undergraduate student;
  • Be in Good Disciplinary Standing with AU;
  • Earned a minimum of 12 credit hours at AU, after high school graduation;
  • Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Dual-Enrollment credits do not qualify as acceptable credits;
  • Transfer students with 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university are eligible but must submit a copy of their transcript from their previous institution to the Associate Director;
  • Have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Note: Some organizations may have additional or more stringent requirements specific to their membership qualifications.

For information on each council's process, please refer to their individual pages or the drop-downs below:

If you're interested in the Intercultural Greek Collective (IGC), please fill out this IGC Interest Form. You may also refer to the IGC Profile Page for more information.

IFC Recruitment will occur from January 29  – February 6. To participate in IFC Recruitment, you must fill out the IFC Registration form, in its entirety. 

Things to know/prepare for:

  • Recommendation Letters are not required.
  • Regular Registration Price-  $10

Schedule:

  • PNM Orientation/ Meet the IFC is Sunday, January 28
  • Rush Week is from January 29 to February 4
  • Invitations due Thursday, February 1
  • Bids due Sunday, February 4
  • Bid day is Monday, February 5

You may also refer to the Interfraternity Council page for more information.

Spring 2024 Recruitment Schedule

  • PNM Orientation is Thursday, January 11
  • Day One is Friday, January 12
  • Day Three is Sunday, January 14
  • Bid Night is Sunday, January 14

Registration Information: 

  • Regular Registration Price through Dec. 31 - $40
  • Late Registration Price January 1-4 - $45
  • Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 @ midnight EST

Register for Panhellenic Recruitment Now! 

You may also refer to the PHC Profile Page for more information.

Statement on Underground Groups

An underground group is a formerly recognized student organization or group that has lost or been denied university registration or recognition as a consequence of violating the Student Conduct Code and/or other university policy. Providing assistance to or in any way perpetuating the misconduct of an Underground Group is a violation of the Student Conduct Code and may led to expulsion from the university.

If you are interested in joining the FSL community, please look at the recognized groups noted on this site.

FSL Grade Reports and FSL Annual Reports

Academic Excellence is one of the pillars of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) and at an academically rigorous institution like American University, the commitment to high scholastic achievement is even stronger. Each semester, FSL compiles grade averages for each of our chapters, Councils, and community. FSL also produces annual reports to highlight our community. Below are links to the information for the FSL community:
 

Grade Reports Annual reports
Spring 2023  
Fall 2022    
Spring 2022 AY 2021-2022
Fall 2021  
Spring 2021  
Fall 2020 AY 2019-2020
Spring 2020 AY 2018-2019
Greek Letters

FAQs & Greek Glossary

Frequently Asked Questions and a Greek Glossary of terms.

FAQs & Glossary