Each fraternity at Mizzou has their own core values and offers unique experiences. Potential new members can join two ways. Regardless of you choose to join the IFC community, you must create a CampusDirector account and follow all alcohol-free guidelines.
Recruitment Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Registration closes |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Move-In and Orientation |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | IFC Expo and Brotherhood Bash |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Round 1 |
| Aug. 22, 2026 | Round 2 |
| Aug. 23, 2026 | Bid Day |
How to Join
Formal
Formal recruitment is a 5-day process that occurs the week before classes begin. Potential New Members (PNMs) will visit with all IFC organizations and have the opportunity for follow-up visits with chapters of their choosing.
Formal recruitment registration for fall 2026 opens May 1 and closes Aug. 11.
Informal
The informal recruitment process operates on the chapter level. Each chapter hosts events and directly communicates with interested individuals. The chapter can offer a bid for membership during the informal (summer) period.
Informal recruitment ends Aug. 11 at 11:55 p.m.
Recruitment Contact
Eddie Winkler
Frequently Asked Questions
Formal recruitment registration is $40. Informal recruitment is $10.
The formal recruitment process begins with an orientation. Here you will meet your Rho Gamma group and receive an overview of the process. The following day you will have two opportunities to connect with participating chapters at the expo and brotherhood bash. The third and fourth day involves visiting up to 8 then 4 chapters you have chosen in a mutual selection process. The final day is bid day where you will view your bid(s) to join an organization.
Yes. We work closely with the Honors College to ensure that you are able to attend events throughout the week. If you are in the Honors College or have additional scheduling conflicts during recruitment please email IFCRecruitment@missouri.edu.
A Rho Gamma is a recruitment guide. A Rho Gamma’s role is to serve the IFC community via formal recruitment and membership education and development. The individuals selected for these positions will be trained in many aspects of what it means to be a fraternity man, as well as the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and the university at large. The responsibilities of these positions will start in the spring semester and end towards the close of the fall semester, including the summer for formal recruitment.