IFC Manual 2015 Final

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I N T E R F R AT E R N I T Y
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WELCOME
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF
OKLAHOMA
Sincerely,
David L. Boren
President
Letter from the President
For All Parents and Guardians
IFC Welcome
IFC Statement on Hazing
Fraternity and Sorority Student Life
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CONTENTS
You are now part of the Sooner

family and beginning a new adventure
at a pacesetter university with an
outstanding and diverse Greek
system. While academics will, of
course, be the major focus of your
undergraduate years, participation in
Greek life can be an integral part of
a complete educational experience
preparing you for your personal, social
and professional life. Your experiences
as a member of one of our fraternity
chapters will provide a framework for
achievement and strong personal value
development that may be applied to
your academic studies. Community service, academic
support, campus involvement, multicultural activities and
leadership development are just a few of the opportunities
provided by the OU Greek system. The University of Oklahoma is
a special place where special things happen every day. It is
enriched by the many contributions of the members of our
outstanding fraternities. I hope you will consider sharing in this
life-changing experience. Along with your degree, your Greek
experience will last long beyond your undergraduate years.
Student Profiles
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Parent Profile
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Awards and Recognition
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Scholarship
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Leadership
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Community Service
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Brotherhood
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Intramurals
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Fraternity Living
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Finances
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Premiere Programs
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IFC Chapters
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Recruitment Schedule
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Chapter House Locations
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How Do You Choose?
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Recruitment Guidelines
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IFC Contact Information
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CONGRATS!
Congratulations on becoming a part of the Sooner family. We are

excited your student has chosen the University of Oklahoma, and we
enthusiastically welcome you. From academics to many co-curricular
activities, I encourage your son to take advantage of the numerous
opportunities OU has to offer.
I invite you and your son to learn more about our outstanding Greek
system and to see first-hand the tradition of leadership and quality our
Greek community provides. Our fraternity chapters promote high
standards and strive for all members to seek self-growth through
academics, chapter, and community. Becoming a member of a
fraternal organization will be an experience of a lifetime.
I am confident the University of Oklahoma will be a place to provide a
challenge academically and culturally, and will provide tools for lifelong
success. Choosing to be a member of a fraternity will enrich the
collegiate experience through the dedication and lifelong devotion this
unique membership provides.
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We are strongly committed to all of our students. We constantly listen to

their needs and make improvements to provide a positive and safe
environment within our fraternity system. We encourage feedback from
students and parents to help us make decisions that will impact
everyone involved.
This is a first step on a new path that will lead your son toward
numerous opportunities and can provide a rewarding experience
to help prepare for life after college. We also know this is a family
decision and we provide many resources for you as parents to stay
informed and involved during your sons time at OU.
One resource I encourage you to start using now, if you have not
already, is our iTunesU course OU Parents 101: Learning with your
Freshman. It provides you with all the latest and necessary
information you need to remain an engaged and supportive parent. This
course highlights how tos, dates, deadlines, events, campus services
and much more for parents of University of Oklahoma students.
Please do not hesitate to call my office if you have any questions. I look
forward to meeting you. Welcome!
Sincerely,
Clarke Stroud
University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
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WELCOME
The Interfraternity Council, or IFC, is the
umbrella organization that exists to serve
the needs of the 18 fraternities within our
council. The IFC is responsible for the
coordination of many events and activities
throughout the year. It also represents
fraternity interests to the campus and
surrounding community; facilitates
membership recruitment activities; promotes
and coordinates community service and
philanthropy projects; sponsors educational
programs and leadership development

opportunities for chapters; initiates public
relations projects for the entire fraternity
community; and manages judicial affairs.
encouraged to get involved with the IFC

as an officer, staff member or volunteer.
The OU IFC has dedicated itself to

providing the University of Oklahomas
fraternity men with an opportunity to be part
of one of the nations most prestigious and
dynamic Greek communities.If you decide to
experience fraternity life at OU, you are
Payne Parker
IFC President
Sincerely,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
VP Programming
Brent Janss
President
Payne Parker
VP Member Education
Jackson Silver
VP Recruitment
Jordan Bell
Chief Justice
Jacob Ryan
VP Finance
Robert Evans
VP Administrative Affairs
Dylan Droege
VP Public Affairs
Freddy Yapo
THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Congratulations on your decision to attend
the University of Oklahoma. The university
will provide you with numerous opportunities
to develop your potential as a person and as
a student. Becoming a member of a fraternal
organization will enhance your undergraduate
experience and provide you with opportunities to
achieve your potential. The Greek community
will offer you programs that will help you grow
and mature academically, physically, socially
and spiritually. You will learn and be exposed
to new experiences that will prepare you well
for the post-college years.
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We invite you to learn more about our 18

chapters and participate in our fall
recruitment program. Each of our fraternities
is unique and offers something different to its
members. The fraternity experience is
rewarding. Fraternity life allows you to
become an integral, contributing part of both
the campus community and a university
tradition that started in 1905. We are
confident you will find a fraternity that shares
your ideals and values. There is truly a
fraternity for everyone here at the University
of Oklahoma, so make the right choice now!
Give the OU Greek system the opportunity

to share with you what it has to offer.
Sincerely,
Jordan Bell
IFC VP Recruitment
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Within the Interfraternity Council, hazing is strictly

prohibited. We want you to have a positive and
comfortable new member period. Dangerous
or negative activities will not be tolerated by
our organizations.
HAZING:
Any activity expected of someone joining a

group (or to maintain full standing in
a group) that humiliates, degrades or risks
emotional and/or physical harm, regardless
of the persons willingness to participate.
HAZING INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

Publicly wearing apparel that is conspicuous
and not normally in good taste

The presence or use of alcohol in
pledge/associate activity

Forcing someone to eat or drink against
his or her will

Yelling and screaming at pledges/associates
Paddling or striking in any manner
Forced calisthenics
Sleep deprivation
IFC hosts small-group training workshops

early in the semester to teach all new
members of fraternities about hazing.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
If you have questions or concerns about hazing
or activities that could constitute hazing, please do
not hesitate to contact the Interfraternity Council
Adviser at (405) 325-3163, or the Student Affairs
hotline at (405) 325-5000.
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BASIC EXPECTATIONS of FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP
IFC STATEMENT ON HAZING
In an effort to lessen the

disparity between fraternity
ideals and individual behavior
and to personalize these
ideals in the daily
undergraduate experience, the
following basic expectations
of fraternity membership have
been established:
I will know and understand the ideals
expressed in my fraternity ritual and will
strive to incorporate them in my daily life.
I will strive for academic
achievement and practice
academic integrity.
I will respect the dignity of all persons;
therefore, I will not physically, mentally,
psychologically or sexually abuse or
haze any human being.
I will respect my property and the
property of others; therefore, I will
neither abuse nor tolerate the
abuse of property.
I will meet my financial obligations
in a timely manner.
I will neither use nor support the use
of illegal drugs; I will neither
misuse nor support the misuse
of alcohol.
I will challenge all my fraternity
members to abide by these
fraternal expectations and will
confront those who violate them.
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FRATERNITY and SORORITY STUDENT LIFE

The Greek system at the University of
Oklahoma began in 1905 when the first
fraternity chapter was established. Many
years and thousands of members later,
the Greek community is thriving and
now offers numerous national and local
fraternities and sororities. Fraternity
and Sorority Student Life consists of
the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural
Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic
Council, Panhellenic Association, and
Independent Greek Council. These five
groups are the umbrella organizations
that coordinate and oversee all

fraternities and sororities in Fraternity
and Sorority Student Life at OU.
Fall Recruitment is the major recruitment
period for all IFC fraternities. Each IFC
fraternity at OU looks for individuals
who can contribute to their chapter in
a variety of ways. Grades, activities,
talents and interests are all considered
individually and together in the
selection of new members.
Likewise, fraternities consider whether
their group has something to offer you

as a new member. As you go through
recruitment, you will find certain
fraternities that you like. After a few
visits, and if the chapter wishes to
extend an offer of membership, you will
be offered a chapter bid. This is an
invitation to join the fraternity and
should be considered seriously. You
may be offered several chapter bids, so
take your time and choose carefully.
IFC RECRUITMENT GUIDES

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STUDENT PROFILES
NOAH COLE
Classification: Freshman
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
How has joining an IFC

fraternity benefitted you during
your time here at OU?
What is one thing you wish

someone had told you
before recruitment?
Being a part of IFC helped give me a new group

of great, reliable friends and it has helped me
become more responsible and mature.
Being in a fraternity helps you learn

responsibility and helps you mature. Fraternity
life is not all about the social aspect. Coming to
OU, I did not really know too many people.
Joining a fraternity allowed me to connect with
new people and helped me find a group of guys
who have become my closest friends and
mentors in my life.
What within this year has

caused you to grow the most?
The mentoring that was available to me through
my fraternity helped me grow and learn the
ropes of college life.
FREDDY YAPO
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Ivory Cost, Africa


before recruitment?

Being a part of IFC opened my mind about

American culture, and I discovered a new part
of myself through various IFC activities that
pushed me to become more of a leader. IFC
has made me grow more toward the person
that I wanted to be, and I could feel myself grow
in character. It has taught me the value of
teamwork and why I should rely on others.
I wish someone would have told me that

fraternity life is nothing like American Pie. Were
not as crazy as the movies reflect us, and
people are more serious than people think we
are. Our social events have a purpose
behind them and the process of pledgeship
grows you personally. Everything has
meaning within Greek Life and its not the
experience that I thought it would be once I
gave it a chance.
Being on IFC Exec has forced me to organize

myself on a greater level. I have to plan things
further in advance, and in order to be a better
leader Ive had to work more effectively with
my time. All of this growth can also be traced
by to my brotherhood, in which my very own
president pushed me to grow more and apply
for my position.
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STUDENT PROFILES
KUNAL NAIK
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Alpharetta, Georgia


before recruitment?
IFC has given me a strong foundation and a

brotherhood that supports me in all that I do
inside and outside the classroom. You can
never imagine the people you will meet in
Greek Life that come from all walks of life.
Dont believe everything you hear or let rumors

decide where you go. Really find the place for
you. Stay open-minded and connect to where
you feel you belong. You never know how
Greek Life can help you until you go through it.
I never would have met so many people from
different backgrounds and coming from out
of state. I thought it was really cool to see so
many people from so many backgrounds unite.

Looking around and seeing how some people
took it head-on inspired me. Everyone has
room to grow regardless of how uncomfortable
it is. It also reminded me that learning and
remembering that we arent perfect is
necessary but we can get better. Being student
body president for the past year has been
great, and having the support of brothers
through tough times as well as holding
positions within my chapter prepared me for the
growth that Ive had this year.
DAVID DOSHIER
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Verdigris, Oklahoma

fraternity benefitted you
during your time here at OU?

before recruitment?
Not only has being in IFC equipped me to find

my passions, but Ive found a support group
that can help me identify my passions and
utilize them on campus. Ive been empowered
to find members who hold me accountable for
my grades and within my organizations. IFC
instills a sense of confidence and support that
allows you to become greater than yourself.
Dont be anyone but yourself. Only when

youre aware of who you are can you then find
your home.

I went through a difficult time in the past year,
and the genuine love and support that my
fraternity gave helped me through the worst
times and they have always been with me
through the best times.
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PARENT PROFILE
JEAN MRASEK
Office of the Chancellor, Texas Christian University

Mother of Nick (Class of 2015), member of an IFC fraternity
What is the most valuable benefit you

believe your son has gained from the
fraternity experience at OU?
He likes how the ritual encourages the members to be better
men in their daily lives. Recently he served on the chapters
ritual team. This was quite an honor that he took seriously. He
was excited to welcome the associate members into the
brotherhood circle of his fraternity.
As I reflect on Nicks experience, I am reminded that our
fraternity and sorority rituals challenge all of us to live up to our
full potential. Lessons taught at NICs Undergraduate
Interfraternity Institute reiterate that ritual is what we do.
Learn it; live it; teach it; expect it. We are asked to put values
into action.
What encouraging words/advice do you
have for the parents of prospective
fraternity members of fall 2015?
Encourage your son to pursue fraternity membership at OU.
It will enrich his college experience and help him grow into a
man who will lead, serve and give back to his community.
Jean Mrasek also serves as the

National Panhellenic Conference
chairman. She is an advocate for not
only National Panhellenic, but for
Greek Life as a whole. To read more
about Jean, visit NPCwomen.org.
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Have you been involved with your sons

fraternity?
I have enjoyed the opportunity to attend parents weekend
events and get aquainted with other parents of fraternity
members. I also attended a mothers day tea hosted by the
house director. Our parents club provides additional food
during finals week, and I contribute funding toward that effort
since I dont live nearby.
PRESIDENTS TROPHY
The Presidents Trophy was created by
President David L. Boren and First Lady Molly Shi Boren
to encourage and recognize outstanding contributions
to the University Community by fraternities and sororities,
housing centers, and commuter students. Trophies are
awarded based on excellence in the following areas:
academics, campus activities, community service and
volunteerism, and multicultural interaction and diversity.
OVERALL WINNERS
1. Sigma Phi Epsilon
AWARDS AND
RECOGNITION
2. Alpha Tau Omega

CATEGORY WINNERS
Academics Beta Theta Pi
Campus Activities Pi Kappa Phi
Multicultural Lambda Chi Alpha
CATEGORY RECOGNITION
Alpha Tau Omega
academics, campus activities, volunteerism, multicultural
Beta Theta Pi
Outstanding Greek Seniors 2014-2015
Delta Tau Delta

Delta Upsilon
campus activities, volunteerism
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Gamma Delta
campus activities, volunteerism, multicultural
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Fraternity and Sorority

Student Life Awards
Fraternity and Sorority Student Life recognizes all Greek

chapters who meet and exceed our community
standards using the Standards of Excellence.
Recognition for 2015 is listed on each chapters individual
page. A chapter can be recognized in the
following categories.
Academic Achievement
Commitment to Founding Values
Leadership and Member Development
Risk Management and Social Responsibilities
Recruitment and Education of New Members
Community Service and Volunteerism Programming
Key Stakeholder Relations
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SCHOLARSHIP
The IFC grade-point average is consistently higher than the all-undergraduate male GPA!
Academic achievement is the foundation for our future
success, and the IFC community is committed to creating
an environment conducive to learning and to attaining
academic goals. In fact, the all-fraternity grade-point
average has consistently been higher than the
all-undergraduate male average. The fraternity experience
will assist you in making the academic transition from
high school to college by providing the following:
Fraternity Scholastic Standings
2014
1.
Beta Theta Pi
3.250
2.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
3.138
3.
Lambda Chi Alpha
3.075
academic enhancement seminars and
4.
Alpha Tau Omega
3.072
workshops
5.
Pi Kappa Phi
3.051
6.
Phi Gamma Delta
2.967
7.
Phi Kappa Psi
2.962
8.
Sigma Chi
2.960
9.
Kappa Sigma
2.956
10.
Delta Tau Delta
2.941
11.
Delta Upsilon
2.917
12.
Sigma Nu
2.879
13.
Kappa Alpha
2.869
14.
Phi Delta Theta
2.827
15.
Alpha Epsilon Pi
2.806
16.
Triangle
2.789
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Phi Kappa Sigma
2.464
time-management seminars
tutoring networks
tutoring reimbursement
proctored study halls
information on campus resources
All IFC Average: 3.003
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leadership
One of the greatest opportunities in college is the
development and application of leadership skills.
Developing and preparing student leaders for life after
college is one of the many goals of OU fraternities.
Whether at the chapter level or beyond, a fraternity will
teach, encourage and assist you in the development
and refinement of your leadership skills and the
attainment of your goals.
Every member has an active role in leading the chapter.

By learning to work in a group situation, you will learn such
valuable skills as setting goals, delegating responsibilities,
planning activities, solving problems and making decisions.
These skills will set you apart in the future and help you
lead a fulfilling and rewarding life.
If you wish to be involved on campus and desire real-life
opportunities to test your leadership skills, there is no better
way than becoming affiliated with a fraternity at the
University of Oklahoma. Fraternity and sorority members
are involved in more than 300 registered student
organizations at OU and can be found on many
committees that shape campus life. Fraternity men
excel in all aspects of university life. At OU, to be Greek
means to lead.
SOME Involvement Opportunities

Campus Activities Council

- University Sing

- Homecoming

- Soonerthon (OUs Dance Marathon)

- Sooner Scandals
Union Programming Board
Crimson Club
Student Government
OU Cousins
Camp Crimson
Student Alumni Board
The Oklahoma Group
Sooners Helping Sooners
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community service
One of the most gratifying aspects of fraternity life is the
sense of satisfaction and pride that comes with
involvement in community service. Fraternity men
recognize the need throughout the year to raise money
and donate time for their special philanthropies and
community service projects. The ideals of most
fraternities are exemplified through their service efforts.
Fraternity members donate thousands of hours and

dollars to local and national philanthropic organizations
each year. Fundraising events and service projects help
fraternity members learn about their responsibility to the
community. In taking advantage of these opportunities,
fraternity members will learn the joy that comes from
giving of oneself to help others.
PHILANTHROPIES INCLUDE:
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CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF OKLAHOMA
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Brotherhood
Joining a fraternity is the beginning of a new experience.

One of the most enjoyable parts of joining a fraternity
is making new friends and forming bonds that will last
long after college. You will not only learn to live with
others, but through sharing the same experiences,
environment and interests, you will develop a very
special closeness to those around you. Brotherhood
means more than wearing Greek letters, attending
meetings and going to social events; it is about
developing friendships and a sense of camaraderie
that you will carry throughout the rest of your life.
Social Life
Fraternities were founded as social organizations. The

ability to function comfortably in a social environment
will prove almost as important as the ability to do so in
a work environment. Becoming a member of a group
with common interests provides the opportunity to forge
friendships that will last a lifetime. Each year, fraternities
participate in a wide variety of social events, including
homecoming, after-game events, date parties, themed
socials and special spring formals.
brotherhood
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INTRA
MURALS
The intramural program is perhaps one of the most visible
and enjoyable aspects of fraternity life at OU. Even though
the intramural program is open to all students, fraternity and
sorority participation and competition is always the strongest
on campus. The fraternities compete against each other in
friendly but intense rivalries. Intramural events are usually
well-attended by the Fraternity and Sorority Student Life
community, and many fraternities develop loyal fans.
Enthusiasm and excitement dominate intramural events when
Greeks participate! Each sporting event is an opportunity to
gain points toward the coveted All Sports Trophy.
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2014-2015 FINAL STANDINGS

1. Sigma Phi Epsilon
2. Phi Delta Theta
3. Lambda Chi Alpha
4. Delta Upsilon
5. Sigma Chi
6. Beta Theta Pi
7. Delta Tau Delta
8. Kappa Alpha Order
9. Phi Gamma Delta
10. Sigma Nu
11. Kappa Sigma
12. Alpha Tau Omega
13. Pi Kappa Phi
14. Phi Kappa Psi
15. Phi Kappa Sigma
16. Alpha Epsilon Pi
17. Triangle
HOUSING
Chapter houses are university-approved housing for upperclassmen*,

but are privately owned and maintained by local or national fraternity
alumni house corporations. Upperclassmen may have an obligation
to live in the fraternity house; however, each fraternity establishes
its own regulations regarding members living in or out of the chapter
house. Potential members should ask each fraternity about individual
requirements for living in or out of the chapter house. Each fraternity
employs a full-time, live-in house director, sometimes referred to as a
house mother. The house director oversees the daily operations of
the chapter house. The City of Norman Revitalization Division, Norman
Fire Department, University of Oklahoma Fire Marshal and Cleveland
County Health Department inspect each house annually to ensure they
meet all health and safety standards. The possession and/or
consumption of alcohol on fraternity property is prohibited.
ALUMNI AND HOUSE CORPORATIONS
The structure and organization of chapter alumni varies with each

chapter. A single chapter may have its alumni organized into an
association that meets at the chapter house at such times as
Homecoming and Commencement. Other alumni associations meet
more regularly and advise the chapter officers in the day-to-day
operations of the chapter. Another type of association is the house
corporation a legal entity that owns and manages the property of
the chapter. These associations make the mortgage payments, pay the
insurance, oversee maintenance and repairs, and pay the employees.
*OU REGENTS HOUSING POLICY
All single freshman students who are not 20 years of age, who do
not have at least 24 hours of college credit from an accredited
institution (advance placement or CLEP hours do not apply to this
24-hour requirement), or who have not lived in the university residence
halls for at least two semesters must live in a university residence hall
for the first two semesters. Exception from this policy is by special
permission only granted in writing by the university vice president for
Student Affairs and dean of students or his/her delegate(s). Special
permissions are granted for a period of one semester only and are
subject to review prior to renewal.
FRATERNITY
LIVING
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finances
Financial requirements are an important consideration for men
participating in fraternity recruitment. If you accept an invitation
to become a pledge or an associate, you will enter into a financial
agreement and contract for housing and dues during your college
years.
Dues and fees vary for each chapter and from year to year. It is
important to note that fraternity costs may be more expensive the
first year due to additional pledge and initiation fees. It is also
important to be aware of some additional costs. If you have any
questions about finances, please do not hesitate to ask fraternity
members or contact the Fraternity and Sorority Student Life Office
at (405) 325-3163.
Chapters may assess additional fees during the year to cover costs
for special events or projects. Financial obligations may be an
important topic for you to consider when visiting chapters during
recruitment. All financial information listed on the chapter pages is
provided by the individual IFC member chapter or its corporation.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES THAT
ACCOMPANY FRATERNITY AFFILIATION:
1. To pay certain fixed charges for room,
board and dues according to each
fraternitys schedule.
2. To pay the pledging and initiation fees.
These fees are paid only once.
3. To pay for such additional services
as social, intramural and
recruitment-related activities.
4. To live in the chapter house during the
sophomore, junior and senior
years if required by the fraternity.
FIRST-YEAR MEMBER DUES PER YEAR:

AVERAGE: $2,100
RANGE: $1,380 - $2,350
IN-HOUSE MEMBER DUES PER YEAR
(INCLUDES ROOM AND BOARD):
AVERAGE: $7,700
RANGE: $6,200 - $9,400
5. To pay for meals whether they

are eaten or not.
6. To pay out-of-house fees if not
living in the fraternity house.
7. To discuss fully with parents or
guardians the financial situation
and arrive at a mutual understanding
OUT-OF-HOUSE MEMBER DUES PER YEAR:

AVERAGE: $1,500
RANGE: $800 - $2,200
of financial requirements
before pledging.
8. Ask the fraternity about financial
information and know what your
obligations will be.
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PREMIERE PROGRAMS
Premiere New Member Education Program
As an initiative to encourage outstanding new member education, the
office of Fraternity and Sorority Student Life introduced a
Premiere Program status for IFC fraternities that meet
standards of excellence for their new member programs.
To be eligible for Premiere Program status, the chapter new
member educator is required to submit a copy of their new
member education program and meet with a Student Life staff
member to review the chapters program.
premiere new member education
chapters
Beta Theta Pi
Delta Upsilon
Kappa Alpha Order
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Kappa Psi
Phi Gamma Delta
Premiere Recruitment Program

To recognize those chapters within the IFC whose recruitment
processes are values-based and reflect positively the values,
mission, and purpose of the chapters within the IFC,
Fraternity and Sorority Student Life established the Premiere
Recruitment status. The program is designed to provide
recognition to those chapters that display organization in
recruitment efforts, identify recruiting goals and benchmark
best practices, and utilize all available resources through their
recruiting efforts.
premiere recruitment
chapters
Alpha Tau Omega

Beta Theta Pi
Delta Upsilon
Phi Kappa Sigma
Sigma Phi Epsilon
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ALPHA EPSILON PI
ALPHA EPSILON PI
nickname(s): AEPi
location: 494 Elm Ave.
founded: NYU, 1913
local founding: 1959
chapter size: 0-50
FOUNDING VALUES:
Honesty, Courage, Brotherhood, Love of
Country, Faith in Jewish ethics and values
FINANCES:
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,000
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,300
CONTACT AEPI
nickname(s): Alpha Sig

founded: Yale Univeristy,
1845
local founding: Fall 2015
chapter size: New Colony
FOUNDING VALUES:
Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor and
Patriotism
FINANCES:
First-Year Dues (per year): $700
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Mark Zuckerberg, Wolf Blitzer
and Jerry Lewis
ALPHA SIGMA PHI
PHILANTHROPY:
RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network),
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Humane
Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Homes For
Our Troops
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Warren Buffett, Ratan Tata and Tom Watson
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of our fraternity is To Better The
Man through the creation and perpetuation of
brotherhood founded upon our values of
character.
CONTACT ALPHA SIG

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CHAPTER AWARDS:
Alpha Epsilon Pi Lion Club Recognition for
Philanthropic Excellence, 2010 and 2011
First Place in IFC Grades, 2010
aepi.org facebook: AEPi Fraternity twitter: @AEPiatOU
*NEW CHAPTER COMING FALL 2015

ALPHA SIGMA PHI
PHILANTHROPY:
Latkes For Love, We Walk to Remember
alphasigmaphi.org facebook: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity twitter: @alphasigs
ALPHA TAU OMEGA

ALPHA TAU OMEGA
nickname(s): ATO
Presidents Trophy Runner-Up Winner 2015
location: 1310 College Ave
CAC Homecoming 1st Place 2014 CAC
founded: Virginia Military
University Sing 2nd Place 2014 CAC Sooner
Institute, 1865
chapter size: 100-150
Scandals 3rd Place 2015 ATO Nationals

True Merit Winner 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
FOUNDING VALUES:
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Leadership, Scholarship, Character
John Schnatter (Papa Johns), Guy Fieri and

Lee Corso (sports commentator)
FINANCES:
In-House Dues: $7,300
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $500
CONTACT ATO
CHAPTER AWARDS:
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
Commitment to Founding Values,
Leadership and Member Development,
PHILANTHROPY:
Recruitment and Education of New Members,
ATO Spooky Sprint & 5k, benefitting Community
Develop and Foster Relationships with
After School Programs (CASP) of Norman
Stakeholder
ouato.org facebook: OU Alpha Tau Omega twitter: @OUATO
BETA THETA PI
BETA THETA PI
nickname(s): Beta
location: 800 Chautauqua Ave.
founded: Miami, Ohio, 1839
FOUNDING VALUES:
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Presidents Trophy 1st Place Overall 2014, 2013
Beta Theta Pi Sisson Award for Outstanding
Chapter, 2012 Highest Fraternity GPA Fall 2012,
2013, 2014 CAC Sooner Scandals 2014 Winners
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Hal Muldrow, Michael F. Price, Sam Walton
Mutual Assistance, Intellectual Growth, Trust,

Responsible Conduct, Integrity
FINANCES:
Academic Achievement, Commitment to
Founding Values, Leadership and Member
Development, Risk Management and Social
Responsibilities, Recruitment and Education of
New Members, Commitment to Community
PHILANTHROPY:
Service and Volunteerism Programming,
Warriors for Freedom
Develop and Foster Relationships with

Stakeholder
CONTACT BETA
oklahomabeta.org facebook: Oklahoma - Beta Theta Pi twitter: @Beta_Oklahoma
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DELTA TAU DELTA

DELTA TAU DELTA
nickname(s): Delt
location: 1320 College Ave.
founded: Bethany College, 1858
CHAPTER AWARDS:
CAC Sooner Scandals 1st Place, 2012 3rd
Place in Intramurals, 2012 Delta Tau Delta
Award for Outstanding Philanthropy, 2014 Delta
Tau Delta Award for Outstanding Member
Education, 2013 Delta Tau Delta Award for Ritual
Education, 2013
FOUNDING VALUES:
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Truth, Courage, Faith, Power
John Nichols, Brad Henry, John Elway, Matthew

McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Marcus Lutrell
FINANCES:
PHILANTHROPY:
Delt Dive Delt Dogs
CONTACT DELT
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Academic Achievement, Leadership and
Membership Development, Risk Management
and Social Responsibilities, Develop and Foster
Relationships with Stakeholder
oudelts.chapterspot.com facebook: Oklahoma Delts twitter: @OUDeltaTauDelta
DELTA UPSILON
DELTA UPSILON
CHAPTER AWARDS:
nickname(s): DU
Presidents Trophy Multicultural Category
location: 505 Emerald Way
Winners in 2011, 2012, 2013 Presidents
founded: Williams College, 1834

Trophy Runner-Up, 2012 First Place in

Intramurals, 2012 CAC Sooner Scandals 2013
2nd place
FOUNDING VALUES:
Friendship, Character, Culture, Justice
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Darrell K. Royal, James A. Garfield
FINANCES:
and Lou Holtz

First-Year Member Dues (per year): $1000
PHILANTHROPY:
Global Service Initiative (GSI)
CONTACT DU
deltu.org/Chapter/Oklahoma facebook: Delta Upsilon twitter: @DUOklahoma
KAPPA ALPHA ORDER

KAPPA ALPHA
nickname(s): KA, The Order
founded: Washington & Lee, 1865
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Carl Albert Award- KA Most Improved Chapter,
2013 Kappa Alpha Order Project Outreach
Award, 2013 Premiere Recruitment Program,
2012
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Carl Albert, Zac Brown, Mark Walberg
FOUNDING VALUES:
Chivalry and values of a gentleman
FINANCES:
Commitment to Founding Values, Leadership

PHILANTHROPY:
and Member Development, Commitment to

Community Service and Volunteerism
Programming
Muscular Dystrophy Assossiation
CONTACT KA
kaou.org facebook: OU Kappa Alpha twitter: @OUKappaAlpha
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KAPPA SIGMA
KAPPA SIGMA
nickname(s): Kappa Sig
founded: Charlottesville, 1869
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Kappa Sigma Founders Award, 2012 Kappa
Sigma Excellence in Recruitment Award, 2013

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
FOUNDING VALUES:
Heisman Trophy-winner Steve Owen, Jimmy
Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, Service
Buffet and Jerry Jones
FINANCES:
In-House Member Dues (per year): $8,000
PHILANTHROPY:
Military Heroes Campaign
CONTACT KAPPA SIG
www.oukappasigma.org facebook: KappaSigmaOU twitter: @KappaSigmaOU
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA

LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
nickname(s): Chops
founded: Boston University, 1909
FOUNDING VALUES:
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship,
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Presidents Trophy Runner-Up, 2010-14
Presidents Trophy First Place Overall, 2012 First
Place in Intramurals, 2010, 2011 First in
Academics 2010,2011 First Place CAC Homecoming,
2013 Second Place CAC University Sing, 2011, 2013
First Place Sooner Scandals, 2015
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
Harry S. Truman, Larry Brown and Mark Brunell
FINANCES:
Academic Achievement, Commitment to
Founding Values, Leadership and Member
Development, Risk Management and Social

Responsibilities Recruitment and Education of New
PHILANTHROPY:
White Rose Pageant, Swishes For Wishes
Members, Develop and Foster Relationships with

Stakeholder
CONTACT LAMBDA CHI

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oulambda.com facebook: LambdaChi twitter: @OU_LXA
PHI DELTA THETA

CHAPTER AWARDS:
PHI DELTA THETA
nickname(s): Phi Delt
First Place in Homecoming, 2013 Phi Delta
Theta Ritual Reward, 2013 Adopt-An-Area
Award, 2013 Third Place CAC Sooner

Scandals, 2013 First Place CAC Sooner

Scandals 2011
FOUNDING VALUES:
Friendship, Sound Learning, and
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Moral Rectitude
Neil Armstrong, Josh Abbott, Wes Welker
FINANCES:
PHILANTHROPY:
Pre-Dally Rally, CCFI Christmas Toy Drive
CONTACT PHI DELT
ou.phideltatheta.org facebook: Oklahoma-Phi-Delta-Theta twitter: @ OUPhiDelt
PHI GAMMA DELTA

PHI GAMMA DELTA
nickname(s): FIJI, Phi Gam
founded: Jefferson College, 1848
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Outstanding Chapter Advisor, 2012
Build-a-Thon Fundraising Award, 2012

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
FOUNDING VALUES:
Clay Bennett (owner of the OKC Thunder), Curtis
Friendship, Knowledge, Service,

Morality, Excellence
Mewbourne (Mewbourne College of Earth and
FINANCES:
Jack Nicklaus
Energy at OU), Calvin Coolidge, Johnny Carson,

PHILANTHROPY:
United Way of Norman
CONTACT FIJI
OklahomaFiji.com facebook: OUPhiGammaDelta twitter: @OUPhiGammaDelta
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PHI KAPPA PSI

PHI KAPPA PSI
nickname(s): Phi Psi
founded: Jefferson College, 1852
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Second place in Sooner Scandals, 2014
Premiere Pledge Program, 2013 AOII
Strikeout Champs, 2013
chapter size: 0-50
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
FOUNDING VALUES:
Woodrow Wilson, Mark Spitz, Michael
The great joy of serving others
Bloomberg, Scott Noble
FINANCES:

PHILANTHROPY:
Boys and Girls Club of America
CONTACT PHI PSI
phipsiokalpha.com facebook: PhiPsiOK twitter: @OUPhiKappaPsi
PI KAPPA PHI
PI KAPPA PHI
nickname(s): Pi Kapp
location: 500 Elmwood Drive
founded: Charleston, 1904
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Presidents Trophy for Campus
Involvement and Academics First Place in
Sooner Scandals, 2011 Second Place in
Sooner Scandals, 2012

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Randy Owen, Tommy Lasorda and
FOUNDING VALUES:
Jim Edmonds
Scholarship, Service
FINANCES:
Academic Achievement, Leadership and Member

Development, Recruitment and Education
Character, Leadership, Academics,

of New Members, Develop and Foster

Relationships with Stakeholder
PHILANTHROPY:
Push America
CONTACT PI KAPP
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oupikapp.com facebook: OU Pi Kapp twitter: @OUPiKapp
PHI KAPPA SIGMA

PHI KAPPA SIGMA
nickname(s): Phi Kapp, Skulls
location: 736 Elm Ave
founded: Penn, 1850
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Build-a-Thon Best Construction Award,
2011

chapter size: 0-50
FOUNDING VALUES:
Trust, Honor, Respect, Knowledge, Wisdom,
Responsibility, Integrity
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Pierre S. Du Pont (CEO of General
Motors), Derek C. Bok, E. Cardon Walker,
Roger Chaffee
FINANCES:
PHILANTHROPY:
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
CONTACT PHI KAPP
www.pks.org facebook: pksOU twitter: @SoonerPhiKaps
SIGMA CHI
SIGMA CHI
nickname(s): Sig Chi
First Place in Homecoming 2012

Premiere Recruitment Program, 2012
First Place in Build-a-Thon, 2011, 2012
Presidents Trophy for Campus Activities and
FOUNDING VALUES:
Friendship, justice, and learning
FINANCES:
PHILANTHROPY:
Derby Days
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Volunteerism, 2012
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Tim Headington (namesake of athletics
facility), David Letterman and Brad Pitt
Leadership and Member Development,
Recruitment and Education of New
Members
CONTACT SIGMA CHI
ousigs.com facebook: Sigma-Chi twitter: @BKSigmaChi
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SIGMA NU
SIGMA NU
nickname(s): Sig Nu
founded: Lexington, VA., 1869
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Second place Sooner Scandals, 2014
First Place Delta Gamma Anchorman, 2012
Sigma Nu Chartering 2014

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
FOUNDING VALUES:
Bob Barker, Bear Bryant, Eli Manning,
Love, Honor, Truth
Harrison Ford, Archie Manning, Tim Coburn
FINANCES:
PHILANTHROPY:
St. Judes Childrens Hospital
CONTACT SIGMA NU
ousigmanu.com facebook: ousigmanu twitter: @OUSigmaNu
SIGMA PHI EPSILON

SIGMA PHI EPSILON
nickname(s): SigEp
founded: Richmond College, 1901
FOUNDING VALUES:
Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Presidents Trophy Overall Winner 2015 CAC
University Sing 1st Place 2014 Intramurals
Champions, 2012, 2015 Presidents Trophy for
Academics, 2013 Buchanan Cup for Chapter
Excellence
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
John Goodman, James Naismith, Davey OBrien
FINANCES:
PHILANTHROPY:
Risk Management and Social Responsibilities,
SigEp Diabetes 5k benefitting the Harold Hamm

Association, SigEp Coffee House benefitting St.
Judes Children Hospital
Recruitment and Education of New Members,
Academic Achievement, Commitment to Founding

Values, Leadership and Member Development,
Commitment to Community Service and

Volunteerism Programming
CONTACT SIGEP
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ousigeps.com facebook: OU SigEp twitter: @OU_SigEp
TRIANGLE
TRIANGLE
location: 702 Lahoma Ave.
PHILANTHROPY:
Habitat for Humanity
founded: Illinois, 1907

chapter size: 0-50
FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Steven L. Miller, Michael Morhaime, Ellison
Onizuka, Jim Geringer, Frank R. McCabe
FOUNDING VALUES:
Cheerful acceptance, Promotion of ideals,
Stewardship, Friendship, Scholarship,
Welfare, Self-respect
FINANCES:
In-House Dues (per year): $4,800
CONTACT TRIANGLE
oktriangle.org facebook: Triangle Fraternity, OU Chapter twitter: @oktriangle
THE RING
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
YOUR UNIVERSITY
MEMORIES
TRADITIONS
CEREMONIES
OPPORTUNITIES
ORDER YOUR RING TODAY.

Available through Jostens at (800) 854-7464
or online at jostens.com/college/oklahoma/.
OU ALUMNI
900 Asp Ave., Suite 427
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-1710
alumni@ou.edu
ou.edu/alumni
For more information regarding the OU Class Ring or the OU Ring Ceremony,
please contact Courtlyn Shoate by e-mail at courtlyn@ou.edu.
As you come from diverse locations

with dreams of lives of scholarship and
service, may you feel the warmth of being
welcomed by the Sooner Family to one of
the nations top public universities.
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7.14
RSDA
U
H
SCHEDULE
RECRUITMENT
UESDA
8.20
FALL 2015
IDA
FR Y
Times, dates and locations are subject to

change. Men participating in IFC Recruitment
should check email and the IFC website
(ifc.ou.edu) for updates or changes to the
schedule.
8.21
Remember all interested students must

register online to participate in formal
recruitment. Visit ifc.ou.edu to register.
URDA
T
A
8.22
RICK
BARNES
Living the Dream
Rick Barnes is an entertainer, humorist and educator. Rick

was a university administrator for 18 years and has
numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Greek
Life director at Texas Christian University. Rick was the
recipient of the NIC Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed
on a fraternity man by the North-American Interfraternity
Conference, and has been a featured speaker on more than
2,000 college campuses.
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8.23
ONDAY
M
8.24
Residence Halls open

Sooner Orientation Weekend begins
1p.m. Parent Session on Student Affairs and
Fraternity Life at Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center.
6:30-8p.m. Individual chapter open house.
Participating chapters will extend invitations to recruits and
parents.
Opening Recruitment Session
6-8p.m. - Mandatory meeting at Catlett Music
Center for all men participating in Fall Recruitment.
Recruits will hear from guest presenter Rick Barnes,
receive recruitment schedules, learn procedures and
guidelines and meet their Recruitment Guides for
chapter tours.
First Round of Chapter Tours
8:30 a.m.1p.m. - Check-in at Jim Thorpe
Multicultural Center. Recruits are divided into groups to
see 10 fraternities for 20 minutes each.
Second Round of Chapter Tours
4:30p.m.-9 p.m. - Recruits meet at Jim Thorpe
Multicultural Center to rejoin their Recruitment Guides.
Recruits will divide into groups to visit eight more
fraternities for 20 minutes each.
Second Recruitment Session
10 a.m. Mandatory meeting at Catlett Music
Hall for all men participating in Fall Recruitment. Recruits
will hear part two of Rick Barnes presentation and receive
a list of invitations from interested fraternities.
First Chapter Visitation Time
Noon3p.m. Recruits are encouraged to visit any,
or all, of the fraternities on their list of invitations.
6:30p.m. Recruits will be emailed a list of invitations
from interested fraternities.
Second Chapter Visitation Time
7-10p.m. Recruits are encouraged to visit any or all of
the fraternities on their list of invitations.
UESDA
Rick will present a two-part series titled Living the Dreams

of Our Founders during IFC Recruitment. Rick will address a
variety of topics, including alcohol use and hazing
prevention. The presentation will provide insight into the
context of current Greek Life issues and provide applicable
techniques for prevention. The presentation will educate all
recruits on the great potential for leadership and
values-building experiences fraternities can offer when we
live up to the dreams of our founding fathers. Attendance at
both sessions is a university policy requirement.
NDAY
U
S
of Our Founders
Summer Cookout and Meet & Greet

7p.m. - Summer Cookout and meet-and-greet on the
east lawn of Oklahoma Memorial Union. Come enjoy
this opportunity to meet representatives from all IFC
fraternities. Stay for a free summer concert
beginning at 8 p.m.
8.25
IFC Bid Day!

7p.m. Recruits will sign the IFC Official Bid
Acceptance form with chapters that have offered them
bids.
Sigma Phi Epsilon

701 College Ave.
Phi Kappa Psi

720 Elm Ave.
Phi Kappa Sigma

736 Elm Ave.
Lambda Chi Alpha

904 College Ave.
Kappa Sigma
1100 College Ave.
Pi Kappa Phi
500 Elmwood Drive
Phi Gamma Delta

1200 College Ave.
10
Delta Upsilon
505 Emerald Way
11
Alpha Tau Omega

1310 College Ave.
12
Delta Tau Delta

1320 College Ave.
13
Sigma Nu*
1300 College Ave.
CATLETT
MUSIC
CENTER
CRUCE STREET
a
BROOKS STREET
B
PARSONS STREET
LINDSEY STREET
14
Phi Delta Theta

1400 College Ave.
15
Kappa Alpha Order

1501 Elm Ave.
16
Sigma Chi
1405 Elm Ave.
Alpha Sigma Phi

no current chapter house
Alpha Epsilon Pi
no current chapter house
DALE HALL
ELM AVENUE
Beta Theta Pi
800 Chautauqua Ave.
COLLEGE AVENUE
CHAPTER HOUSE LOCATIONS
CHAUTAUQUA AVENUE
Triangle
720 Lahoma Ave.
LAHOMA AVENUE
CATE CENTER
HOOVER STREET
ADAMS
TOWER
WALKER
TOWER
COUCH
COUCH
TOWER
ELMWOOD DRIVE
RESTAURANTS
EMERALD WAY
DELTA STREET
*current chapter house under construction or renovation
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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?

Here are some pointers to guide you through the recruitment process as
you choose the chapter that best fits your personality, values and lifestyle.
Register for recruitment during the summer.

When you register with the Interfraternity Council at ifc.ou.edu your
information is shared with fraternity recruitment teams. This will permit
IFC fraternities to contact you during the summer. Be sure to fill out
the registration completely and include all relevant information for the
fraternities to consider. Registration is free and is required for
recruitment participation.
Understand Recruitment is dry.
Think 3! Dont lock your sights on only one

fraternity.
It is healthy and smart to have at least three choices when deciding
which chapters you like. Having only one choice is the most common
reason why some men participate in recruitment but do not ultimately
join a fraternity. Having a few choices ensures that you will have a
positive recruitment experience.
Beware!
Attend fraternity summer recruitment

events.
Summer events are registered through the IFC and are a good time to
begin to learn what IFC fraternities can offer you.
Evaluate each fraternity carefully.
It is important to make an individual decision about which fraternities to

focus on during recruitment. You can review the chapters information in
this manual, visit their local and national websites, and follow their social
media pages to get a good idea about each organization.
Ask questions.
Make sure all of your questions are sufficiently answered. Some useful
questions you might want to ask during recruitment are:

What are your chapters values?
How much emphasis does your chapter place on academics?
What types of scholarship programs are offered by your chapter?
What types of leadership opportunities/programs does your national
organization offer and does this chapter participate?
What kind of social activities do you program?
How involved is your chapter with campus organizations, intramural
What kind of time commitment does joining your fraternity require?
How much will joining your fraternity cost?
What is your new member education program like?
What is its purpose?
How will your fraternity help prepare me for graduation and life
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Look out for fraternities that belittle or make derogatory remarks about
other fraternities.
Attend the Summer Cookout and Concert on
July 14!
Information on ifc.ou.edu. All recruitment teams will be on hand at
7:30 p.m. to meet you at this free event.
Attend the mandatory recruitment meeting
Friday, Aug. 21 in Catlett Music Hall, all prospective recruits are required
to attend a meeting to review the recruitment schedule and meet their small
group. Please bring your student ID card for attendance.
Take your time.
Visit as many chapters as you can during Recruitment Week. Joining

a fraternity is an important decision. Be sure that the fraternity that has
given you a bid is the one you will be happy with. You do not have to
accept a bid right away. This is a time to evaluate each fraternity
carefully and to determine what they can offer you.
Be yourself and have fun!
There is nothing more important than to be yourself during recruitment.

Youll end up with the right fraternity for you, and youll be happy with
your decision.
Consider the Spring Recruitment option.
If you choose not to join a fraternity in the fall, perhaps you might be
interested in the spring. Spring Recruitment is generally held the third
week of spring classes.
sports and service to the community?
Alcohol is not allowed at any recruitment event or activity. National

fraternity, university and IFC policies stipulate that all events and
activities associated with fraternity recruitment must be alcohol-free.
Violation of this rule is a serious infraction and the guilty chapter is
subject to severe disciplinary action. Please report infractions to the
Student Life office.
after college?
What makes your fraternity unique?
NEW MEMBER EDUCATION

Prior to being initiated into your fraternity, you will go through the new member
(sometimes called pledge or associate member) education process, in which you
will learn about the most important aspects of your chapter. New member
education lasts between six and 12 weeks, with 12 weeks being the maximum
allowed by the North American Interfraternity Conference (the national governing
body of fraternities). During these weeks, you will be exposed to your chapters
history, founding values and traditions, and will have opportunities to connect
more with current members and your new member class.
GUIDELINES
DEFINITIONS
Chapters
Any member-fraternity of the University of Oklahoma

Interfraternity Council (hereafter, IFC).
Chapter Bid
Any invitation to join a member-fraternity of the

University of Oklahoma extended by any
member-fraternity (and not the IFC); this includes
verbal and non-verbal invitations, including, but not
limited to: written bid cards, phone calls, emails, text
messages and any other form as determined by the
Interfraternity Council Judiciary Board. Chapter bids
are non-binding; signing or acceptance of a chapter
bid does not constitute a commitment to join the
member-fraternity extending the bid.
IFC Bid
An official bid from the University of Oklahoma IFC,

signed by a recruit to signify his intent to pledge a
member- fraternity of the University of Oklahoma
IFC. IFC Bids are considered binding; signing an IFC
Bid constitutes a commitment to join the
member-fraternity indicated on the IFC bid. A recruit
who signs an IFC bid will not be eligible to sign
another IFC bid for any other member-fraternity
for one semester.
Members
Any undergraduate associates, members,

new members or pledges of a chapter.
Recruits
Any male, non-affiliated student enrolled or

planning on enrolling at the University of Oklahoma.
Recruitment Event
Any event held for the purposes of affiliation

into a chapter and/or considered an activity
by the chapters insurance at which five or
more recruits are present.
A. All OU undergraduate men are

eligible to join an OU fraternity.
Membership is restricted to OU
students ONLY. Every member and
recruit must be an enrolled student
and registered with IFC.
B. All prospective recruits must register
online (ifc.ou.edu) no later than Friday,
Aug. 21. If the prospective recruit is
not registered by that time, he will not
be permitted to participate in Formal
Recruitment.
C. Alcohol consumption and/or alcohol
possession is prohibited during ANY
recruitment event and all interactions, at
any time, with a recruit.
D. The proliferation of rumors,
accusations, derogatory statements
or falsehoods directed against another
chapter by any chapters members
or alumni is prohibited.
E. Only OU undergraduate members,
pledges/associates, members/new
members, alumni of the fraternity,
parents of current OU undergraduate
members and house directors may
participate in recruitment activities.
F. Women, excluding housemothers,
university officials, parents of members
and parents of recruits, are prohibited
from being in the chapters fraternity
house during all recruitment times.
G. Recruits of sophomore status or
higher, as determined by length of
enrollment at a university, who intend
to pledge a fraternity and who qualify for
exemption from the University of
Oklahoma Regents freshman housing
policy may be allowed to live in the
fraternitys house, provided that an
Upperclassman Early Bid Form is
signed and turned in one week prior to
the beginning of Fall Formal Recruitment.
H. Open Door Policy: No recruit may
be taken behind closed doors during
Formal Recruitment. Also, all doors must
be open and unlocked during Formal
Recruitment.
J. All contact with recruits by

recruitment chairmen, members or
alumni of any OU chapter is limited to
times prescribed by the IFC. Prescribed
visitation or recruitment event times
shall be defined by the Vice President of
Recruitment at least two weeks prior to
the beginning of summer, fall and spring
recruitment.
K. No chapter shall be allowed to escort
recruits to another chapter house.
L. Chapter bids may be given out at any
time except the following:
i. From the end of the spring
semester until the first day
chapter bids are allowed to be
offered during Fall Recruitment,
as determined by the IFC Vice
President of Recruitment.
ii. For a period of one week
following the end of Fall
Recruitment.
M. No gifts may be given to recruits. Gifts
include cups, shirts, party favors and any
other item deemed a gift by the IFJB.
N. In-home visitations are allowed;
however, there must be one designated
recruitment chairman present. Up to
three other members may be present as
well. Each recruit may be visited as many
times as mutually agreeable to the recruit
and the visiting members. In-home visits
are unlimited between June 1 and Aug. 20.
O. Chapters will be able to offer chapter
bids to prospective recruits during Fall
Formal Recruitment from 7 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24, to 9 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug. 25.
P. IFC bids will be signed at the Jim
Thorpe Multicultural Center from 7 to
10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Q. Continuous Open Bidding will begin one
week after the end of Formal Recruitment.
No recruits will be able to sign during the
one-week period immediately following
Formal Recruitment.
I. Every member and recruit must be an

enrolled student and registered with IFC.
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I N T E R F R AT E R N I T Y
COUN C I L
RYAN CARTER
Graduate Assistant, Fraternity and Sorority Student Life

Email: ryancarter@ou.edu
JORDAN BELL
Interfraternity Council Vice President of Recruitment

Phone: (405) 325-6751
Email: jordan.bell6@ou.edu
PAYNE PARKER
Interfraternity Council President

Email: pp@ou.edu
JILL TRAN
Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Student Life

Phone: (405) 325-3163
Email: jilltran@ou.edu
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Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting
research university serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region and nation.
The Norman campus serves as home to all of the universitys academic programs except health-related fields. The OU
Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in
the nation with seven professional colleges. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center colleges offer programs at the
Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,700 full-time faculty
members, and has 21 colleges offering 166 undergraduate majors, 232 graduate majors, 36 professional majors, and
34 graduate certificates. The universitys annual operating budget is $1.7 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equal
opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
The 2015 IFC Information Guide is printed by the Interfraternity Council, with 3,000 copies prepared at no cost to the
taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma. Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by calling (405) 325-3163.
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UNIVERSITY OF

register for recruitment today at

Letter from the President

For All Parents and Guardians

IFC Statement on Hazing

Fraternity and Sorority Student Life

You are now part of the Sooner

Awards and Recognition

Chapter House Locations

How Do You Choose?

IFC Contact Information

Congratulations on becoming a part of the Sooner family. We are

We are strongly committed to all of our students. We constantly listen to

University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

programs and leadership development

encouraged to get involved with the IFC

The OU IFC has dedicated itself to

THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

We invite you to learn more about our 18

Give the OU Greek system the opportunity

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Within the Interfraternity Council, hazing is strictly

Any activity expected of someone joining a

HAZING INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

Publicly wearing apparel that is conspicuous

and not normally in good taste

The presence or use of alcohol in

Forcing someone to eat or drink against

his or her will

Yelling and screaming at pledges/associates

Paddling or striking in any manner

IFC hosts small-group training workshops

BASIC EXPECTATIONS of FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP

IFC STATEMENT ON HAZING

In an effort to lessen the

FRATERNITY and SORORITY STUDENT LIFE

that coordinate and oversee all

their group has something to offer you

IFC RECRUITMENT GUIDES

How has joining an IFC

What is one thing you wish

Being a part of IFC helped give me a new group

Being in a fraternity helps you learn

What within this year has

How has joining an IFC

What is one thing you wish

What within this year has

Being a part of IFC opened my mind about

I wish someone would have told me that

Being on IFC Exec has forced me to organize

How has joining an IFC

What is one thing you wish

IFC has given me a strong foundation and a

Dont believe everything you hear or let rumors

What within this year has

How has joining an IFC

What is one thing you wish

Not only has being in IFC equipped me to find

Dont be anyone but yourself. Only when

What within this year has

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What is the most valuable benefit you

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Have you been involved with your sons