All students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at UC Merced during Spring 2025 Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Recruitment and Membership Intake must complete this form in order to be offered membership by ANY FSL ORGANIZATION.

 

Based on the information and electronic signature provided, a verification check will be conducted to confirm eligibility based on your academics registered with the university.

 

Spring 2025 Recruitment & Membership In-Take Dates:

• Panhellenic Sorority Formal Recruitment [3 Day]: February 7th - 9th, 2025 | Deadline to register Thursday February 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm To register for PANHELLENIC SORORITY RECRUITMENT REGISTER by clicking HERE!!
• Continuous Open Bidding Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment: Starts after Formal Recruitment is over | Deadline to register: No Deadline
• Social Fraternity Informal Recruitment: February 3rd - 9th, 2025 | Deadline to register: February 8th, 2025 at 9am
• NALFO & Multicultural Sorority Informal Recruitment: February 10th - 16th, 2025 | Deadline to register:  February 15th, 2025 at 9am
• Professional Fraternity Recruitment: February 10th - 16th, 2025 | Deadline to register: February 15th, 2025 at 9am
• National Pan-Hellenic Council Membership In-take: for more info on membership in-take dates contact the Phi Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at phialpha@ucmerced.edu 

For more information about events, check us out on instagram at UC Merced FSL @ucmercedfsl, UC Merced Fraternity and Sorority Council @ucmercedfsc, UC Merced Professional Fraternity Council @ucmercedpfc, UC Merced Multicultural Sororities @ucm.multiculturals, UC Merced Panhellenic Sororities @ucmercedpanhellenic, UC Merced Social Fraternities @ucmercedfraternities
 

Schedule:
All events are planned and advertised by the individual organizations during Spring 2025 FSL Recruitment and Membership Intake.
FSL will post on the Fraternity and Sorority Life instagram (@ucmercedfsl), as recruitment approches, for the most up to date information regarding recruitment & membership intake schedules!
We encourage you to check out our individual councils, FSC and PFC, page as well!
Also check out CatLife and make sure your email notifications are on!

Please note the following requirements to become a member of a fraternity or sorority at UC Merced:

Academic Requirements

Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Earned a minimum of 12 units as a full time student in a post-secondary institution after high school graduation. Transfer students who have earned less than 12 University of California credits need to provide a transcript as verification of GPA eligibility. This is turned in by uploading it to this form or by turning a copy via e-mail to FSL Advisor. E-mail questions to jmartinez439@ucmerced.edu and fsl@ucmerced.edu

NOTE: Organizations may have a higher GPA requirement to join! It is best to discuss with Chapters on their specific GPA Requirements! 
   

How Recruitment Works

Recruitment is the process by which one joins a fraternity or sorority. Any fraternity or sorority organization in good standing may participate in the recruitment process in the Spring semester.  Recruitment provides potential new members (PNMs) an opportunity to learn more about the various organizations at UC Merced. PNMs are encouraged to ask questions, get to know current members and alumni, and to find the organization that is the best fit for them. 

The organizations who are participating in recruitment will host events throughout the week they are assigned to. It is NOT required to attend every single event they are hosting, but we encourage you to attend as many events as you can! We hope that you'll be open minded in this process and find your home away from home! Look over the fraternity and sorority life website for more information about each organization.

How to Join an NPHC Organization (How Membership Intake works)
Membership intake is the membership selection process conducted by the historically Black Organizations, which are governed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Membership intake for the organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council may vary differently between each of the Divine Nine organization.

When NPHC organizations are looking to conduct membership intake, many of them will host an informational meeting in which the criteria for membership is explained. Membership intake is in coordination with the specific chapter and their national organization.

The informational meetings will be announced through flyers, social media posts, and campus advertising [one to two weeks] before the session. Any students interested are encouraged to review the organization's national website before attending information sessions.

Students interested in learning more about Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities are encouraged to research the history of each organization, visit their National website, and learn of their respective membership requirements.
      -   FSL strongly recommends looking at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. national website to learn more about their specific joining requirements!

5 Things You Can Do to Show Interest in an NPHC Chapter 

   1.   Attend chapter programs and events.
   2.   Attend an Interest Meeting or Informational for that chapter.
   3.   Get to know the members of the organization.
   4.   Research information on the internet about the group you are interested in.
   5.   Show your own involvement on campus (i.e. get involved in clubs, community service, etc.)

NPHC Organizations at UC Merced: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Prospective NPHC Organization at UC Merced: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

For the most up-to-date info on Chapter events, FSL recommends to follow chapters on their social Media!
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. @dstphialpha

How to Join a Panhellenic Organization
Panhellenic Sorority "Continuous Open Bidding", 

what is that? Continuous Open Bidding (COB) is the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) informal recruitment. 

 

 At UC Merced, COB takes place in the fall semester. 

 

Formal recruitment is conducted in the Spring semester. Panhellenic Sororities may only participate in Fall/Spring COB Recruitment if they are below campus total. 

 

 The chapters that do participate in COB are only allowed to get a select amount of women based on what their current total of chapter members is! 

 

 This year, the following chapters will be participating in FORMAL RECRUITMENT: Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Phi Mu. 

 

Formal recruitment is a 3 day period that gives PNMs a chance to visit all 4 chapters! 

 

 NPC Organizations at UC Merced: Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Phi Mu

Delta Delta Delta | Tri Delta ucmtridelta
Delta Gamma | DG @ucmdeltagamma
Kappa Kappa Gamma | Kappa @kappaucm
Phi Mu @ucmercedphimu

How to Join a Social Fraternity Organization
Social Fraternity Organizations who are participating in Fall recruitment will host events throughout the week they are assigned to; this Spring,
Social Fraternities will be recruiting the week of February 3rd - 9th, 2025.
It is NOT required to attend every single event they are hosting, but we encourage you to attend as many events as you can!

Social Fraternity Organizations at UC Merced: Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Omega Delta Phi, and Pi Kappa Phi
Deadline to register for Social Fraternity recruitment: February 8th, 2025 at 9am

For the most up-to-date info on Chapter events, FSL recommends to follow chapters on their social Media!

Kappa Sigma | KSig @kappasigmaucm
Omega Delta Phi | ODPhi @ucmodphi
Pi Kappa Phi | Pi Kapp @ucmpikapp
Sigma Chi @ucmsigmachi

How to Join a Multicultural/NALFO Organization

Multicultural/NALFO Sororities organizations who are participating in recruitment will host events throughout the week they are assigned to; this Spring,
Multicultural/NALFO Sororities will be recruiting the week of February 10th - February 16th, 2025.
It is NOT required to attend every single event they are hosting, but we encourage you to attend as many events as you can!

Multicultural/NALFO Sororities at UC Merced: Kappa Delta Chi, Lambda Theta Nu, and Sigma Theta Psi
Deadline to register for Multicultural/NALFO recruitment: February 15th, 2025 at 9am

For the most up-to-date info on Chapter events, FSL recommends to follow chapters on their social Media!

Kappa Delta Chi | KDChi @ucmkdchi
Lambada Theta Nu | Lambda @alphapilambdas_ucm
Sigma Theta Psi | STP @ucm_stpnu

How to Join a Professional Fraternity Organization

Professional Fraternity organizations who are participating in recruitment will host events throughout the week they are assigned to; this Spring,
Professional Fraternities will be recruiting the week of February 10th - February 16th, 2025.
It is NOT required to attend every single event they are hosting, but we encourage you to attend as many events as you can!

Professional Fraternities at UC Merced: Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Epsilon Mu, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Delta Epsilon, and Theta Tau
Deadline to register for Professional Fraternity recruitment: February 15th, 2025 at 9am

For the most up-to-date info on Chapter events, FSL recommends to follow chapters on their social Media!

Alpha Kappa Psi | AKPsi @ucmakpsi
Alpha Phi Omega | APO @apoahg
Delta Epsilon Mu | DEM @dem_theta
Delta Sigma Pi | DSP @ucmdeltasigmapi
Phi Alpha Delta | PAD @ucm_pad
Phi Delta Epsilon | PhiDE @ucmercedphide
Theta Tau | TT @mdthetatau

Fees Associated with Membership

Membership in a fraternity or sorority does have a fee associated with it. These fees are called "dues." Dues range between organizations, and they fund the activities and costs associated with operating the chapter. Some examples of where the dues money goes include: membership badge/pin, insurance costs, social events, community service programs, etc. 

It is a good idea to talk to members of each organization to determine if membership is affordable for you. Many students hold part time jobs to help cover their fees. Scholarships and payment plans are also available to members.

Our Values
Fraternity and sororities at UC Merced are committed to building leadership skills, supporting excellence in academics, promoting community service and philanthropic opportunities, and cultivating life-long friendships through the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Simply, we call these: Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Friendship.

We encourage you to get to know the current fraternities and sororities recognized on campus!
Fraternity & Sorority Life at UC Merced consists of:

National Pan-Hellenic Council: [contact phialpha@ucmerced.edu for more info]

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc | Phi Alpha Chapter

Social Fraternities: 

• Kappa Sigma | Rho Omicron Chapter
• Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. | Alpha Psi Chapter
• Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity | Kappa Mu Chapter
• Sigma Chi | Lambda Delta Chapter

Panhellenic Social Sororities:

• Delta Delta Delta | Epsilon Kappa Chapter
• Delta Gamma | Eta Rho Chapter
• Kappa Kappa Gamma | Eta Xi Chapter
• Phi Mu | Eta Sigma Chapter

National Association of Latino Fraternal Organization (NALFO) Sororities:

• Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. | Beta Lambda Chapter
• Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc. | Alpha Pi Chapter

Multicultural Sororities:

• Sigma Theta Psi Multicultural Sorority, Inc | Nu Chapter

Professional Co-Ed Fraternities:

• Alpha Kappa Psi (Business) | Psi Upsilon Chapter
• Alpha Phi Omega (Service) | Alpha Eta Gamma Chapter
• Delta Epsilon Mu (Pre-Health) | Theta Chapter
• Delta Sigma Pi (Business) | Tau Chi Chapter
• Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law) | Pre-Law Chapter
• Phi Delta Epsilon (Pre-Med) | CA Lambda Chapter
• Theta Tau  (Engineering) | Mu Delta Chapter

 

Spring 2025 Recruitment & Membership In-Take Dates:

• Panhellenic Sorority Formal Recruitment [3 Day]: February 7th - 9th, 2025 | Deadline to register Thursday February 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm
• Continuous Open Bidding Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment: Starts after Formal Recruitment is over | Deadline to register: No Deadline
• Social Fraternity Informal Recruitment: February 3rd - 9th, 2025 | Deadline to register: February 8th, 2025 at 9am
• NALFO & Multicultural Sorority Informal Recruitment: tbd | Deadline to register: February 15th, 2025 at 9am
• Professional Fraternity Recruitment: February 10th - 16th, 2025 | Deadline to register: February 15th, 2025 at 9am
• National Pan-Hellenic Council Membership In-take: for more info on membership in-take dates contact the Phi Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at phialpha@ucmerced.edu 

Please contact FSL@ucmerced.edu or jmartinez439@ucmerced.edu with questions or concerns! 
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