National Pan-Hellenic Council Intake

The organizations that fall under the National Pan-Hellenic Council(NPHC) are unique in their membership requirements and processes.Rather than hosting a formal membership registration for all of thefraternities and sororities, each NPHC organization has anindividual membership application and intake process prescribed bytheir national headquarters. In accordance with Duke policy,students cannot join NPHC organizations before the second semesterof their freshman year. However, some NPHC organizations requirestudents to be of sophomore standing to be eligible for membership.Furthermore, the scheduling of membership can differ for eachgroup. Based on the preferences of the chapter members, anorganization can choose to have intake during the Fall, Spring, orboth.

Since each NPHC organization was founded on different principles,it is beneficial to research and differentiate the fraternities andsororities. Most NPHC groups have websites that offer informationabout the collegiate chapter and the organization on a nationallevel. Another way to learn about the different organizations andtheir members is to attend programs held around campus. Click here to view the NPHC calendar.

For further on membership requirements please contact the individualchapters.

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