About Us
Fraternity and Sorority Life is a dynamic community of 1,000+ members. The community comprises more than 40 national and international fraternities and sororities. These organizations contribute to campus life and surrounding communities by hosting educational, service, and social events. They set high academic standards and provide opportunities for campus involvement, networking, and leadership development.
Learn more about Mason’s Fraternities & Sororities and upcoming recruitment events!
Each semester we update each chapter’s scorecard with information about the chapter, awards received, and the chapter’s health – based off of self-reported information and institutional data. Chapter scorecards are available through the the Chapters & Council section.
How To Join
Want to learn more about Mason’s Fraternities and Sororities? Complete this interest form to receive information about upcoming fraternity and sorority events.
Community-Wide Recruitment/Intake Events
Glance Into Greek – RSVP Here
Wednesday Aug 27 from 4pm – 7pm on Wilkins Plaza
Come meet our fraternity and sorority members and learn more about our organizations and how to join them!
Get Connected Fair – RSVP Here
Wednesday Sep 3 from 11am – 2pm on Wilkins Plaza
Explore Mason’s Student Organizations and discover how to get involved at the Get Connected Fair! This is our largest involvement fair with 400+ Student Organizations in attendance!
Council Specific Recruitment/Intake Information
Chapter Specific Recruitment Events
All Interfraternity Council Fraternities will be hosting recruitment events throughout the beginning of the semester. Events will be posted on Mason360 and on each organizations social media accounts.
National Pan Hellenic Council intake processes and timelines are determined by each chapter.
NPHC 101 Information Session
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The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting an information session for interested students to learn more about our Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities at Mason and how to join them! Attendance is required to join a NPHC organization.
Chapter Specific Recruitment/Intake Events
Information for National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations that will be hosting intake activities throughout the semester will be posted on Mason360, on each organizations social media accounts, and around campus.
Panhellenic First Day of Classes! – RSVP Here
Monday Aug 25, 3pm – 6pm, Johnson Center Atrium
Come meet the seven Panhellenic sorority chapters and learn more about the recruitment process!
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
Thursday Sept. 11 – Monday Sept. 15
- Sept. 11th: Recruitment Orientation, 7:30pm – 10pm
- Sept. 12th: Round 1 – Sisterhood, 3pm – 10pm
- Sept. 13th: Round 2 – Philanthropy, 12pm – 8pm
- Sept. 14th: Round 3 – Preference, 12pm – 6pm
- Sept. 15th: Bid Day, 5pm – 9pm
For more information about Panhellenic Recruitment visit Mason Panhellenic Council’s Website
United Greek Council (UGC) intake & recruitment processes and timelines are determined by each chapter.
UGC 101 – RSVP Here
Wednesday Sep 3, 4pm, Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
The United Greek Council will hold an information event for interested students to meet and learn about all of our chapters. Our members want to meet you and show you everything there is to know about the United Greek Council!
Chapter Specific Recruitment/Intake Events
Event information for United Greek Council Organizations that will be hosting recruitment/intake events throughout the beginning of the semester will be posted on Mason360 and on each organizations social media accounts.
Descriptions of each organization can be found on the Chapters & Councils page. Students from all backgrounds and identities are welcome to join any of our organizations.
Events Calendar
FAQs
We think it is! There is a place for anyone who truly wants to be part of our community. The chapters range in values, missions, ritual, and personalities. We encourage you to educate yourself on the Fraternity and Sorority Life community, as well as the numerous opportunities for involvement in other campus organizations.
Membership is based on leadership, civic engagement, and academics. Fraternities and sororities host membership recruitment events and information sessions during the fall and spring semesters. The events and information sessions provide an opportunity to explore the organizations and a chance to get to know the members.
There are dues and fees associated with membership in fraternity and sorority life. For organizations within the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council dues range from around $350 – $500 per semester. Organizations within the National Pan-Hellenic Council and United Greek Council typically have a larger upfront costs, ranging from $500 – $1,000, and then lower semester dues.
Members of the fraternity and sorority community find benefits in many different ways. For some, the lifetime friendships and group experience are invaluable. For others, the focus on academics, the leadership development opportunities and community service are important. Either way joining a fraternity or sorority will have lasting positive benefits that suit all students that join!
Fraternities and sororities prohibit discrimination and membership is open to men and women who meet the membership qualifications defined by the organizations and the University.
The fraternity and sorority community is advised by two (2) full-time Mason staff members and graduate assistants. The organizations receive guidance and support on academics, leadership development and compliance with the University and Inter/National policies. The community also has access to financial resources, meeting space, and chapter advising that Mason provides to all recognized student organizations.
Hazing is a broad term that encompasses a multitude of actions or activities. The term hazing refers to any actions or activities that do not contribute to the positive development of a person or an organization; which cause mental or physical harm; or which subject individuals to harassment, embarrassment, ridicule, or distress. Examples of situations that are considered hazing include but are not limited to tests of endurance, physical abuse, psychological abuse, morally degrading or humiliating activities, forced ingestion of any substance, activities which interfere with academic pursuits, and servitude. Hazing is typically associated with membership selection and initiation into an organization. It is possible for hazing to occur before, during and after membership selection and initiation.
Hazing in any form is strictly prohibited. George Mason University will investigate all hazing allegations. Individuals and organizations found in violation of the Mason hazing policy will be sanctioned and turned over to the proper law enforcement agency. If you believe you have been a victim of hazing or know someone who has been a victim, contact the Student Involvement Office at (703) 993-2909.