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Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is responsible for the coordination of recruitment, judiciary policy and procedure, inter-fraternity relations and maintaining and improving fraternity relations with other Greek Councils, the College community and the community at large.

The IFC is chartered by the NIC ().

The IFC at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø consists of student representatives from 8 nationally recognized fraternities.

Fraternity Life

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When you join a fraternity, you'll have opportunities for leadership, service, brotherhood and scholarship.

Why Join?

Fraternities have existed on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campus since the mid-1800s and have continued to thrive ever since. Every fraternity is held to high standards, which have allowed fraternity members to rise well above the average college student. Those who chose to join a fraternity will find their college years filled with opportunities for leadership, academic improvement, personal advancement, and healthy social life. Membership in a fraternity truly adds value to the college experience that is attainable nowhere else on campus.

IFC Fraternities AT COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

Recruitment Information

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø participates in structured recruitment. This is a process in which there are certain events planned and executed by the Interfraternity Council that give Potential New Members (PNMs) the opportunity to meet fraternity men in a controlled setting. These IFC-sponsored events take place at the beginning of each semester and all men interested in joining a fraternity are required to attend. After these IFC events, the individual chapters host events and invite Potential New Members at their own discretion. Structured recruitment culminates in a formal bid day that takes place in the Cistern Yard. This process happens at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters each year. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for IFC Recruitment you must:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
  • Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA from your most recent institution
    • For students who just graduated from high school your cumulative high school GPA will be used.
    • For transfer students, your GPA from your previous institution will be used.
    • For current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students, your cumulative GPA from the College will be used.
  • Register for Recruitment using the link below
    • You must have signed up through this link to participate. Some chapters may have interest forms at tabling and events, but this is the only way to go through recruitment.
  • Pay the $60 (non-refundable) recruitment registration fee
    • $55 is for a non-refundable IFC Recruitment Fee
    • $5 is for a non-refundable recruitment website fee
  • Complete both the Hazing 101 and the Fraternity & Sorority Life Modules
    • This will be sent to the student’s ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø email once they have been cleared for recruitment.

REGISTER FOR RECRUITMENT

Fall 2025 IFC Recruitment |  

  • You must register for recruitment to be eligible to participate in IFC Recruitment

Recruitment Schedule

  • Registration Opens: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
  • IFC Week: Monday, August 25th-Friday, August 29th, 2025
    • These events are optional, but highly encouraged to attend. More details to be shared via Instagram and CougarConnect.
  • Registration Closes: Friday, August 29th, 2025, at 11:59 PM
  • Hazing 101 and Fraternity/Sorority Life Modules Due: Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM
  • IFC Convocation (Official Start of Formal Recruitment): Sunday, August 31st at 11:00 AM
    • Potential New Members are required to attend
  • IFC Open House (immediately following Convocation: Sunday, August 31st
    • Potential New Members are required to attend
  • Chapter Events: Monday September 1st, 2025- Friday, September 5th, 2025
  • Bid Day: Saturday, September 6th, 2025

Fall 2025 Recruitment Schedule is subject to change. All updates will be shared accordingly.

Important Links

FAQS

Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
  • Do I need to register to participate in IFC Recruitment?

    Yes! To participate in the process, you must register through our recruitment system called ICS. You may give your name to an organization that you are interested in, however that is not registering for recruitment. If you do not register and/or meet the eligibility requirements, you will not be able to go through recruitment.

  • Where can I find the Hazing 101 and Fraternity/Sorority Life Modules?

    Once you have registered for IFC Recruitment, your application is being processed by the Higdon Center Staff to verify you met all the eligibility requirements. If all eligibility requirements have been met, you will receive an email to your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø email from the Higdon Center with instructions on how to access the modules.

  • Is there a dress code for events that are part of IFC Recruitment?

    Some events hosted throughout the recruitment process have a dress code. Please see below for the outline:

    • IFC Week
      • We encourage PNMs to be dressed comfortably and for the activity that is hosted.
    • IFC Convocation and Open House
      • For this event, the dress code is business casual.
      • Examples: Blazer, khaki pants, button down/polo, closed-toed shoes
    • Chapter Events
      • We encourage PNMs to be dressed comfortably and for the activity that is planned. Some chapters may encourage PNMs to wear business casual/polos for interviews, but it is not a requirement.
    • Bid Day
      • For this event, the dress code is business casual.
      • Examples: Blazer, khaki pants, button down/polo, closed toed shoes

  • Can I go through recruitment at a later time?

    Unsure if joining a fraternity this semester is right for you?

    It is important to evaluate if joining a fraternity in the fall or spring is better for you. You can participate in either the fall or spring recruitment processes if you meet all requirements and register.

  • Can I go through IFC Recruitment as an upper classman or transfer student?

    Yes, we encourage all upperclassman and transfer students to participate in IFC Recruitment. Provided that you meet all the eligibility requirements, and not have been initiated into another Greek Lettered organization, you may register for recruitment.

  • Is there a GPA Requirement to join an IFC Fraternity?

    • Per the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and IFC policies, you must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from your most recent institution to participate in recruitment.
    • For incoming freshmen from high school, we use your high school GPA.
    • For transfer students, we use your cumulative GPA from your previous institution.
    • For current ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students, we use your cumulative GPA from the College.

  • What is a legacy and how can I let organizations know that I am one?

    • A legacy is a Potential New Member (PNM) whose parent, sibling, or other family member is an alumni or active member of a fraternity.
    • When you register for recruitment, there is a section in registration that asks for your legacy information, and we highly recommend you provide that information.
    • Each organization has a different policy regarding giving bids to legacies and it is at the discretion of those organizations to follow their policies.

  • I have some specific questions about IFC Recruitment. Who should I contact?

    • If you have any questions about registration, the events or general questions, please reach out to the Higdon Center for Student Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life.
    • You can reach the staff by emailing us at higdoncenter@charleston.edu or giving us a phone call at 843-953-6356.