Greek Life at WMU
Fraternity Life at WMU focuses on developing one's level of academic achievement, leadership development, community engagement, and lifelong membership. we hope to empower each other to conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects the values and standards associated with membership in a fraternal organization, while complementing and enhancing the educational mission of WMU.
Western Michigan University has had a long and rich history with its collegiate fraternities and sororities. The first sororities were originally founded as debate societies in 1916 and were then recognized as national organizations in the 1950s. The Academy and Senate became Sigma Kappa and Alpha Chi Omega respectively. Delta Zeta was chartered in October of 1950, becoming the first national sorority on WMU's campus. Theta Chi Delta, originating in the 1920's as the Tribunal became the nationally affiliated fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon in March 1952.
Western's Greek-lettered organizations have greatly enhanced the collegiate experience for tens of thousands of students. Fraternities and sororities have provided the University an environment that enhances positive growth and development for students, in addition to offering alternative living-learning communities. These unique communities have fostered life-long friendships and a strong sense of institutional loyalty and support.
Today, Western's Fraternity and Sorority Life community has 32 chapters representing four councils.
Western Michigan University has had a long and rich history with its collegiate fraternities and sororities. The first sororities were originally founded as debate societies in 1916 and were then recognized as national organizations in the 1950s. The Academy and Senate became Sigma Kappa and Alpha Chi Omega respectively. Delta Zeta was chartered in October of 1950, becoming the first national sorority on WMU's campus. Theta Chi Delta, originating in the 1920's as the Tribunal became the nationally affiliated fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon in March 1952.
Western's Greek-lettered organizations have greatly enhanced the collegiate experience for tens of thousands of students. Fraternities and sororities have provided the University an environment that enhances positive growth and development for students, in addition to offering alternative living-learning communities. These unique communities have fostered life-long friendships and a strong sense of institutional loyalty and support.
Today, Western's Fraternity and Sorority Life community has 32 chapters representing four councils.
How to Join a Fraternity
The most common way for men to join fraternities at WMU is through the formal recruitment process in the fall semester. The 2023 IFC Formal Recruitment will take place September 17th-21st. Students interested in joining a fraternity will meet all IFC fraternity members, tour their chapter house, and choose a fraternity that best fits them. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to sign a bid and join an IFC Fraternity.