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The Student Involvement & Leadership team has developed multiple resources to support students and student organizations. Use the menu to navigate to the appropriate resource and reach out to the team for additional guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students
Our office provides many opportunities for students to get involved! If you’re looking for short-term involvement check out the Duke Authenticity Project and our Leadership Week programming!
For more information about these programs or ways to get involved, email us at leadership@duke.edu!
Membership opportunities vary by the council you are looking to join. At Duke, we have four 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 visit the Recruitment and Intake page or email us as leadership@duke.edu.
Recruitment & IntakeThere 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, and these do not fall within the purview of Student Leadership. Questions about these organizations should be sent initially to Student Involvement or the organization directly. The other reason may be because the organization is no longer recognized by Duke University. For more information on which organizations this includes, please look here. Some of these organizations continue to operate underground, despite having 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. For semesterly updates on these fees, please click here. Aside from membership in Greek Letter 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 many ways to get support for yourself or your organization from our office:
Our office has developed a variety of trainings just for your student organizations! To learn more check out our Quick Takes Training or email leadership@duke.edu.
If you want help with developing, growing, or changing recruitment or member education plans, the council advisor or chapter coach for your respective chapter is your best resource. Check out the About Our Team page to find the best person to email.
About our teamThe Student Involement & Leadership team is working on a hybrid schedule so it is best to set up an appointment with a member of our team, email leadership@duke.edu.
Our offices are located in the Bryan Center 101 on the top level near the stairs.
More about our teamParents & Families
If your student is looking for short-term involvement, suggest they explore the Connection Project, the Queer & Trans Leadership Series, 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, visit the “Recruitment and Intake” page or email us as leadership@duke.edu.
Recruitment & IntakeThere 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, and these do not fall within the purview of Student Leadership. Questions about these organizations should be sent initially to Student Involvement or the organization directly. The other reason may be because the organization is no longer recognized by Duke University. For more information on which organizations this includes, please look here. Some of these organizations continue to operate underground, despite having 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. For semesterly updates on these fees, please click here. Aside from membership in Greek Letter 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.
Get Assistance PageStaff & Faculty
As a faculty/staff member at Duke, our office has resources and opportunities for growth specifically for you!
If you work with a program or student organization and you are developing student leaders you can join the listserv for our Leadership Educators Collaborative on campus. This group of faculty and staff meet monthly for professional development opportunities focused around leadership education and supporting student leadership growth.
Faculty and staff members can also get involved in serving as an advisor for student organizations. This important role enables you to support students in their co-curricular experiences. Our office has opportunities working with Greek Letter Organizations and Community Service Organizations. If you are interested in connecting with these organizations please contact Emilie Dye at emilie.dye@duke.edu
The Penny Pilgram George Women’s Leadership Program supports a cohort of women identified individuals through a yearlong leadership development experience. If you are interested in serving as a mentor for this program please contact Emilie Dye at emilie.dye@duke.edu.
There are a number of ways to report a concern you may have regarding a student:
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.
Get Assistance PageWe are always happy to work with our campus partners to support students, take a look at the options below and above, but if you don’t see information about what you need help with, please just email leadership@duke.edu and we’ll work with you to find an answer.
If you are looking for leadership development resources or a specific training for your department or a student group you advise, we can create customized programs for you! Please visit our Quick Takes Training or email leadership@duke.edu for more information.