Parents & Family

Welcome Parents & Family!

We appreciate your interest in fraternity and sorority life at DePauw, and as a parent you are no doubt curious about the activities and organizations your student is involved with. It is our hope that, through this site, we can assist you in learning more about our fraternal community and what it means to be a member.

A student’s choice to join a fraternity or sorority is a personal one, and parents do well to support their son’s or daughter’s decision. Students need to not only decide if fraternity and sorority life is for them but then ultimately decide which organization best fits their interests, values, and personality. Chapters are different from campus to campus so what you may know about a certain organization may be far from the truth at DePauw. Encourage your student to make their own choice. Ultimately, the recruitment process is one of mutual selection. In other words, both your student and the organizations are making decisions about who will join which chapter. Most students join a chapter through the recruitment process, however some do not. Students who decide not to affiliate with a fraternal organization still find DePauw to be a welcoming place with many social, academic and service opportunities to enhance their collegiate experience.

A parent’s support should not end after the recruitment process. Your son or daughter will value your continued support throughout their fraternal experience. Ask questions, meet their brothers or sisters, attend parents’ activities, and learn what you can about their fraternal experience. It is likely to play a significant role in their DePauw experience.

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2010 Recruitment dates are as follows:

IFC Recruitment Dates for 2010
First Round - Saturday, January 30, 2010 & Sunday, January 31, 2010
Second Round- Friday, February 5, 2010
Final Round & Bid Day - Saturday, February 6, 2010

Panhellenic Recruitment Dates for 2010
First Round - Sunday, January 31, 2010
Second Round - Friday, February 5, 2010
Preference Round - Saturday, February 6, 2010
Bid Day - Sunday, February 7, 2010