What is IFC Formal Recruitment?
Each year the WMU Interfraternity Council hosts a formal recruitment process for WMU students interested in joining a fraternity on campus. Formal recruitment takes place in the beginning of the fall semester. During the week the potential new members will have the opportunity to talk with all 10 chapters and see all 10 chapter houses. After seeing all the chapters, potential new members will have a chance to sign a bid with a chapter at the end of the week.
2023 IFC Formal Recruitment
The 2023 IFC Formal Recruitment will be held between September 17th - September 21st. To register for recruitment please click the button below.
Formal Recruitment Schedule
September 17th - Information Night
This event begins at 6:30 pm in Sangren Hall.. Each of the 10 Fraternities will have their own room, and all potential new members will have equal time with each fraternity to introduce themselves and learn about each chapter.
September 18 & 19th - House Tours
Both days of house tours begin at 6:30pm at the flag poles outside of Sangren Hall. For these days you will be taken to Fraternity Village and have the chance to tour all 11 chapter houses between the two days. At the end of Wednesday you will select your top 3 houses you would like to visit the next day.
September 20th- Top 3 Night
This event begins at 6:30pm at the Recreation Center. Each chapter will will have a booth and/or table and have the opportunity to speak with potential new members. PNM's are able to visit the chapters of their top choice.
September 21st- Bid Night
This event begins at 6:30pm in Sangren Hall. Upon arriving you will receive a bid sheet that lists the houses you received bids from. You then may head to the chapter's room to sign your bid with the house you pick or ask any last questions to help your decision. After you sign your bid and register it with the IFC, you will get to spend time at the chapter house to celebrate signing your bid. Everyone will be back to Sangren by 10pm to check in with IFC.
This event begins at 6:30 pm in Sangren Hall.. Each of the 10 Fraternities will have their own room, and all potential new members will have equal time with each fraternity to introduce themselves and learn about each chapter.
September 18 & 19th - House Tours
Both days of house tours begin at 6:30pm at the flag poles outside of Sangren Hall. For these days you will be taken to Fraternity Village and have the chance to tour all 11 chapter houses between the two days. At the end of Wednesday you will select your top 3 houses you would like to visit the next day.
September 20th- Top 3 Night
This event begins at 6:30pm at the Recreation Center. Each chapter will will have a booth and/or table and have the opportunity to speak with potential new members. PNM's are able to visit the chapters of their top choice.
September 21st- Bid Night
This event begins at 6:30pm in Sangren Hall. Upon arriving you will receive a bid sheet that lists the houses you received bids from. You then may head to the chapter's room to sign your bid with the house you pick or ask any last questions to help your decision. After you sign your bid and register it with the IFC, you will get to spend time at the chapter house to celebrate signing your bid. Everyone will be back to Sangren by 10pm to check in with IFC.
Questions?
If you have any questions about IFC Recruitment or the Formal Recruitment Process please contact the IFC Director of Recruitment, Derek Doornaert, at wmurecruitmentifc@gmail.com