The brothers of Kappa Sigma and Sigma Chi host a week of recruitment where each chapter holds their own events for prospective members. Then, chapters hold their own invitation-only events for prospective members. The following day, chapters hand out membership bids. If you receive a bid, you have the opportunity to accept, defer, or decline membership. Interested men are encouraged to attend the All Greek-sponsored events to learn about the traditions and values of the organizations to find their best fit.

The Panhellenic Council hosts a formal recruitment in the Fall Semester, usually held in early September. Women who are interested in joining either semester can sign up for formal recruitment in the Office of Residence Life and Greek Affair. A small fee is collected from each registered woman and used for recruitment expenses and Panhellenic programs held throughout the year. During Spring Semester, chapters host open events to showcase themselves and prospective members a chance to learn about the chapters. If you receive a bid, you may choose to accept, defer, or decline membership. Membership in the Spring Semester is limited to meet the needs of each organization.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council conducts a Membership Intake process. This usually opens with an event hosted by each fraternity and sorority to provide information to interested students. Membership information specific to each fraternity and sorority is provided at these events. Once you choose a chapter and make an application, there is a more formal period for intake. This process includes our Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

If you have any questions or need more information about Greek Life at CU, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you make the most of your college experience at Cumberland University. You may also contact the individual organization for more information. 

The Office of Greek Affairs is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm CST. The office is located in Labry Hall, Room 131. Please contact the Greek Life Office at 615-453-6348 to speak with the Director of Residence LIfe and Greek Affairs or email greekaffairs@cumberland.edu.