How do I join a fraternity at Lehigh?

A Lehigh University student is eligible to join a Fraternity or Sorority after successfully completing a full-time Lehigh schedule of 12 credit hours or more and earning a 2.500 GPA or higher. Transfer credit hours do not apply towards eligibility. Individual organizations may have higher GPA requirements.

What percent of Lehigh is Greek?

There are 43 percent of total students involved in Greek life. A unique aspect of Greek life at Lehigh is the comprehensive collaboration of the school to ensure Greek life is living up to their goals.

Does Lehigh have frats?

There are currently 13 Interfraternity chapters, eight Panhellenic chapters and three Cultural Greek chapters at Lehigh. Each of the three groups of Greek organizations had more chapters at the beginning of the university report in 2015 compared to now.

Is Greek life big at Lehigh?

Lehigh has a very predominant Greek life with about 40% of the student body participating.

Do frats recruit?

What is Fraternity Recruitment? Fraternity recruitment is the process where fraternities find new members. This typically occurs during the first few weeks of the semester, and is often called Fraternity Rush. Fraternity recruitment can be an informal or a formal process, depending on the university.

Can you join more than one frat?

In most instances, you cannot quit your fraternity and join another one. All national fraternities are part of the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The NIC explicitly states that you cannot join another fraternity if you have already been initiated into one. However, there can be exceptions to this rule.

What is a blue chip dinner?

After the three days of rush events chapters will host invite-only formal dinners. These events, called “blue chip dinners”, are a formal expression of the chapter’s interest in having your son join their fraternity.

What is a Greek prep?

What is Greek PREP? Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority are required to attend a Greek PREP session. Greek PREP stands for Greek Pre-Recruitment Education Program.

What GPA is needed for Lehigh?

3.85
With a GPA of 3.85, Lehigh University requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You’ll need mostly A’s, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.

How much are sorority dues at Lehigh?

How much does it cost to join a sorority? The average cost for a new member living in a dorm ranges from $900 – $2000 per semester. This price includes local and national dues, building fund, liability insurance, one-time initiation fees, social dues, and a meal plan. 5.

How can I join a fraternity?

Once you sign that bid you will begin your journey to brotherhood.

Step 1: Be a Male College Student. Fraternities are scholastic organizations that are only open to men.
Step 2: Begin Informal Rush.
Step 3: Sign Up for Formal Rush.
Step 4: Begin Formal Rush.
Step 5: Wait for Bid Day.
Step 6: Sign the Bid.
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Is Lehigh a party school?

Lehigh is a huge party school and drinking is all that matters. Rich, spoiled, conservative, party-loving, heavily Greek (as in fraternaties and sororities), while also intelligent, creative, opportunity-laden. Lehigh has the reputation of being a huge party school.

Why join a Lehigh fraternity or sorority?

An investment in fraternity or sorority membership provides academic support, leadership experiences, relationships, career networking, civic engagement opportunities, and the benefits of lifelong affiliation. We are excited to be a part of shaping Lehigh’s future through the positive impact our Greek community has on campus.

What are Lehigh University’s organizations?

Our first organization was founded shortly after Lehigh University’s founding, and continues to grow. The purpose of these organizations is to develop students holistically across their founding principles that foster leadership, service, scholarship, integrity, and friendship.

What is the Office of Fraternity&Sorority Affairs?

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs (OFSA) works with students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and other invested constituents to enhance the development of Lehigh University students through Greek membership.