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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

HOW TO REGISTER FOR RECRUITMENT: To participate in Fall Formal Recruitment, please submit the online recruitment registration form, the registration fee, an official transcript and a photo of the registrant (a senior picture is suggested). Register online at www.uco.edu/fsl. Click on “IFC Recruitment” to complete the online registration form. The cost to register is $20 before Aug. 28. The registration fee is non-refundable. Recruitment is Aug. 28-Sept. 2.

For more information, please refer to the IFC Viewbook.

Email: ifc@uco.edu

THE IFC CHAPTERS INCLUDE: • Acacia • Alpha Tau Omega • Pi Kappa Alpha • Sigma Alpha Epsilon• Sigma Nu • Sigma Tau Gamma

THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Joining a fraternity provides a wealth of benefits. Members form close, supportive relationships with their chapter members, as well as men and women in other organizations. Beyond the interpersonal development, members also actively participate in community service, philanthropic fundraising, academic programs, intramurals sports and many other aspects of campus life. Membership in a fraternity will expose you to regional and national leadership programs hosted by their umbrella organizations, and connect you with thousands of alumni in diverse fields of study. Ultimately, joining one of our organizations will bolster your connection to Central, as well as to peers, the community and your profession.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS Academic success should be a student’s number one focus while in college. All fraternities require a minimum GPA to remain a member. Most chapters have an elected officer who is responsible for keeping track of the academic performance of members. Many fraternities have educational programs, such as tutoring and study sessions, which assist the chapter in excelling academically. Chapters also offer member scholarships. Since obtaining a degree is the main reason for attending college, you must do well in the classroom if you want to participate in a fraternal organization.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Each member has financial responsibilities when it comes to joining a fraternity. Most organizations require a one-time initiation fee as well as semester membership dues. The individual chapters will determine the amount of dues for each semester. If you are interested in becoming a member, we encourage you to formulate a budget to determine whether or not joining is affordable.

HAZING Hazing is any action taken that produces physical harm or danger, mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, fright or ridicule. All fraternities have policies strictly prohibiting hazing and have a zero-tolerance stance on this issue. Hazing is a violation of Central’s Code of Student Conduct and Oklahoma has legislation making hazing activities illegal

TIME COMMITMENT On average, you should expect to contribute 4-5 hours a week in meetings and mandatory activities. The kind of activities you may participate in will vary depending on which chapter you join. Possible activities may include fundraising for charitable organizations, performing service in the local community, attending social functions with other organizations, mentoring younger members, etc. If you have time, you also may choose to participate in optional activities, such as holding an office, attending events, helping with various projects, etc.

THE NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY

CONFERENCE

100 N. University Dr., Box 112 Edmond, OK 73034

(405) 974-2580 • ifc@uco.edu

Interfraternity Council

Chapter: Oklahoma Sigma ColonyFounded: March 9, 1856, at the University of Alabama

Date founded at UCO: Spring 2016Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

National Website: www.sae.netGPA Requirement: High School 2.8; College 2.5

Estimated Dues: New Member $450; Member $400Twitter: @oklahomasigma

Instagram: @ucosigmaalphaepsilon

Chapter: Mu TauFounded: January 1, 1869, at Virginia Military Institute

Date founded at UCO: March 9, 2002Philanthropy: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

National Website: www.sigmanu.org Local Website: www.becomeasigmanu.org

GPA Requirement: High School 3.0; College 2.5Estimated Dues: New Member $470; Member $600

Twitter: @ucosigmanuInstagram: @ucosigmanu

Chapter: Beta ZetaFounded: June 28, 1920, at Central Missouri State

Date founded at UCO: May 10, 1959Philanthropy: Special Olympics

National Website: www.sigmataugamma.orgLocal Website: www.ucosigtau.com

GPA Requirement: High School 2.75; College 2.5Estimated Dues: New Member $365; Member $500

Twitter: @UCOSigTauInstagram: @ucosigtau

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SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON SIGMA NU SIGMA TAU GAMMA

Chapter: No. 61 Founded: May 12, 1904, at University of Michigan

Date founded at UCO: 1964Philanthropy: National Shriner’s Hospital, Local Ally’s House

National Website: www.acacia.org Local Website: www.centralacacia.com

GPA Requirement: 2.5Estimated Dues: New Member $535; Member $500

Twitter: @UCO_ACACIAInstagram: @centralacacia

Chapter: Zeta NuFounded: Sept. 11, 1865, Virginia Military Institute

Date Founded at UCO: Feburuary 22, 2013Philanthropy: Miracle League of Edmond

Website: www.ato.orgGPA Requirement: High School 3.0; College 2.8

Estimated Dues: New Member $560; Member $500Twitter: @UCOATOInstagram: @ucoato

Chapter: Lambda lotaFounded: March 1, 1868, at the University of Virginia

Date founded at UCO: April 13, 2002 Philanthropy: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Oklahoma

National Website: www.pikes.org Local Website: www.ucopikes.com

GPA Requirement: 2.5Estimated Dues: New Member $430; Member $470

Twitter: @Central_PIKEInstagram: @centralpike

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