Fraternity and Sorority Life
Scholarship. Service. Leadership/Personal Development. Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
The mission of SMU Fraternity and Sorority Life is to cultivate a collaborative, values-based fraternal experience that fosters meaningful community, academic excellence, and ethical leadership.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
- Men's Groups
- 10 North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) Chapters
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
- 2 Men's Groups
- 2 Women's Groups
- Culturally-based organizations
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
- 1 Men's Groups
- 2 Women's Groups
- Historically Black/African American organizations
Panhellenic Council (PHC)
- Women's Groups
- 7 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) groups
Learn About the SMU Fraternity and Sorority Community
The SMU Fraternity & Sorority Community prides itself on the high academic achievements of its’ members and chapters. Students interested in joining one of our fraternities or sororities must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours during the semester in which they plan to join, and have completed new student orientation requirements, if applicable.
- Achieve a 2.0 cumulative GPA, calculated on a 4.0 GPA scale. This can be demonstrated through high school transcripts for incoming first-year students, or through my.SMU or transfer records for upper-class students.
- Not be placed on conduct probation or higher with the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards during the semester in which a student plans to join prior to initiation.
- Please note that most individual organizations have policies requiring a higher GPA or hour completion for membership. We highly recommend that students review these requirements as they explore the opportunities to join.
*Average GPA of students participating in primary Panhellenic recruitment last year was a 3.4.
- Explore our website for information on individual organizations (Snapshots) and requirements of membership.
- Sign up to participate in a council specific recruitment or intake process:
- IFC: View Registration Information
- MGC: Attend MGC showcase during the fall semester
- NPHC: Attend the NPHC Forum during the fall semester
- Panhellenic: View Registration Information
- Keep an open mind! SMU has so many great involvement opportunities.
Student safety and well-being are our top priorities. Hazing is a violation of Texas law, the SMU Student Code of Conduct, and the inter/national policies for each of our fraternities and sororities. Report possible hazing activity through the Hazing Reporting Form or send an anonymous text to 205-TXT2SMU.
As a reminder for those going through recruitment, only the organizations listed on this website are officially recognized and sanctioned by SMU and their respective Councils and therefore able to participate in SMU’s recruitment process and offer the benefits of the SMU Greek community to their members.
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life has received several reports of organized activities and recruitment by social groups who are not affiliated with SMU or the Greek community, including a group self-identifying as the “Theta Society,” and/or “The Society” despite the SMU chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta’s suspension from campus earlier this year. To be clear, the local Beta Sigma chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta is suspended through at least January 15, 2026, and is not recognized or sanctioned as an active organization at SMU by the Panhellenic Council, Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Inc., or SMU.
We want all SMU students interested in joining the SMU Greek community to be aware of their options and clear about the status of each chapter. Unrecognized student organizations may place individuals associated with their events or activities at risk due to the lack of affiliation with and oversight by an established national-level council or governing body. For additional information, you may review a complete listing of Student Organization Conduct Status at SMU.
If you are interested in joining the SMU Greek community, we invite you to learn more about the numerous, vibrant chapters across our four councils. If you have any questions regarding your Greek recruitment options, please do not hesitate to contact our office directly.
SMU fraternities and sororities have had a presence on campus since the university opened in 1915. Approximately 43% of the undergraduate population currently holds membership in a Greek organization, providing a well-rounded college experience that aids in the development of personal and professional skills.
