Frequently Asked Questions

If your student is looking for short-term involvement, suggest they explore the Next Level Leadership Series, Duke True North Leadership Program, or our programs during Leadership Week. If they are considering a long-term involvement experience, check out our Penny Pilgram George Women's Leadership Initiative or future fraternity and sorority membership.

For more information about these programs or ways to get involved, email us at leadership@duke.edu. 

Membership opportunities vary by the council your student is looking to join. At Duke, we have three governing councils: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). To learn more about the recruitment/intake dates, cost, and other requirements email us at leadership@duke.edu. 

There could be a few reasons why the organization you are interested in does not exist on our website. First, it could be that the organization is a professional or service-based Greek letter organization; these are categorized as recognized student organizations. The organizations and contact information can be found on Duke Groups.

The other reason may be because the organization is no longer recognized by Duke University. For more information on which organizations this includes, please check here. Some formerly recognized groups continue to operate off campus, though they have no affiliation with the University. When making decisions about joining a fraternity or sorority, students should keep in mind the status of an organization with the University and with the organization’s headquarters.

While fees may vary from semester to semester, below are average numbers that one might expect when going through the recruitment process. Aside from membership in Greek-Lettered Organizations, nearly all of our programs and offerings are completely free of charge.

• IFC: $700 to $2000 a semester (most are around $1000). 
• MCG: $75 to $300 annually. Additionally, chapters assess local dues based upon the events they would like to have and what they feel is affordable for the members. 
• NPHC: $200 to $400 annually.  

The first semester of joining often includes several one-time fees, thus is slightly more expensive. Initiation fees typically include lifelong membership, certificate, and a badge.  

Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority should inquire about each chapter’s fee structure during the Recruitment/Intake process for a more accurate representation. 

Most chapters provide their members with several payment plan options, and some of our councils also offer dues scholarships to students with financial need. If you are worried about the financial commitment, you should speak with the chapter treasurer or someone on our team. 

There are a number of ways to report a concern you may have regarding your student or other students: 

DukeReach; non-clinical support and resources for a student in need; 

Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards; to report a potential violation of University policy; 

Student Involvement & Leadership; to talk to someone about an organization-related (including fraternity/sorority) concern 

We want to make sure all Duke students are safe, and in order to do that, we need your help. While we do accept anonymous inquiries, the more information you are willing and able to share, the quicker and more directly we are able to address any concern. Sharing names, organizations involved, dates/locations of incidents, etc. is all helpful in assisting us in keeping Duke a safe community.