Participation in fraternity recruitment allows students to meet other Auburn University students, learn about our fraternities, and begin friendships that will last beyond their college experience. To get the most out of fraternity life, it is highly encouraged to join freshman year, but many men join as upperclassmen.
Registration
Registration begins on May 1. All students participating in recruitment MUST register through Chapter Builder to attend events, including summer socials and formal recruitment events.
When registering, students will create an online Chapter Builder profile where they will submit the following:
- Photo of themselves
- Resume/involvement information
- Personal contact information to be invited to recruitment activities
This information is sent to all the chapters, so it must be correct.
Participation in fraternity recruitment allows students to meet other Auburn University students, learn about our fraternities, and begin friendships that will last beyond their college experience. To get the most out of fraternity life, it is highly encouraged to join freshman year, but many men join as upperclassmen.
Summer 2025 Fraternity Recruitment Schedule:
May 1: Recruitment Registration Opens – Register Here (Coming Soon!)
May 30: Recruitment Events Begin
June 6: Bids can be distributed
June 13 – 15: IFC Recruitment Weekend #1
June 13: IFC Recruitment Fair #1
June 27 – 29: IFC Recruitment Weekend #2
June 27: IFC Recruitment Fair #2
July 11 – 13: IFC Recruitment Weekend #3
July 11: IFC Recruitment Fair #3
What are chapter recruitment events?
Chapter Events: May 30, 2025 – August 17, 2025
Summer recruitment events are opportunities for current chapter members to get to know potential new members before fall classes begin. These events are individually planned by each chapter and may include activities like grilling out at the fraternity house, attending an Atlanta Braves game, or playing a round at Top Golf. Fraternities may reach out to you to invite you to their events, but you are encouraged to contact chapters with events you would like to attend. You may contact chapters through their social media pages or their chapter websites.
What are Recruitment Weekends and Recruitment Fairs?
Recruitment Weekends
Recruitment weekends are scheduled during peak Camp War Eagle sessions where most fraternities plan to have at least one recruitment event available that Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. These weekends are a great opportunity to meet more than one fraternity all in one trip.
Recruitment Fairs
Coinciding with select Camp War Eagle sessions and recruitment weekends, this event will provide potential new members an opportunity to meet recruiting chapters in a tabling-style event. These events will be held in the Melton Student Center Ballroom from 4:30-5:30 pm.
Fall 2025 Fraternity Recruitment Schedule:
August 20: IFC Recruitment Kickoff
August 21: IFC Rec Day
August 25-26: IFC Formal Recruitment Open House *Optional for Chapters
August 28: Bids Due *Some fraternities will be able to continue to recruit
September 1: New Member Education Begins
October 27: New Member Education Ends
What is IFC Recruitment Kickoff?
Recruitment kickoff will be held in the first week of school. Here, you may meet the brothers of every chapter and sign up to attend their upcoming recruitment events. We ask that all men participating in recruitment attend regardless of bidding status. The attire for this event is casual.
What is IFC Formal Recruitment Open House?
For the evening, fraternities open their doors to welcome potential new members to meet their brotherhood. Chapters may choose to host different activities to showcase their interests and personalities. Chapters without a facility will be located at an on-campus location. Attire for this evening is business casual; polos and khakis are recommended
Interested in learning more? Take a look at the 2024 IFC Recruitment Handbook here: aub.ie/2024IFCRecruitmentGuide
Inquiries about Fraternity Recruitment should be directed to the IFC Vice President for Recruitment at IFCRec@auburn.edu.
Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions
How do chapters know that I am interested in learning more about them?
All chapters are given the information of all potential new members as they register for recruitment. However, it is in your best interest to take the initiative to reach out to chapters you would like to get to know. The best avenue to do this is through the chapter’s social media pages or websites, which may be found on the main IFC webpage.
Do I have to join as a first semester freshman, or can I wait until the spring or my sophomore/junior year?
Any student is welcome to join a fraternity. However, it is highly encouraged to join a fraternity in the fall semester of your freshman year. The transition to college from high school can be difficult, and getting involved on campus, especially in a fraternity, can help to ease the transition. Also, many students point to their early involvement in a fraternity as a key factor in developing leadership skills and furthering their campus involvement. If you do decide to join a fraternity after your freshman year, chapters will take sophomore and upper class new members.
