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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

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?

What within this year has

caused you to grow the most?

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

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?

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.

What within this year has

caused you to grow the most?
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

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?

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.

What within this year has

caused you to grow the most?
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.

Interesting Fact

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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
academics, campus activities, volunteerism, multicultural

Outstanding Greek Seniors 2014-2015

Delta Tau Delta

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

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:
THE #14 FOUNDATION THE V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION MARCH OF DIMES
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION NORTH AMERICAN CANNED FOOD DRIVE
UNITED WAY LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PUSH AMERICA
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.

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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
local founding: 1921
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
First-Year Dues (per year): $2,000

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
local founding: 1903
chapter size: 150-200

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:
In-House Dues: $8,000
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $2,170
First-Year Dues (per year): $2,050

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
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
local founding: 1922
chapter size: 150-200

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:
In-House Dues: $7,700
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $2,800
First-Year Dues (per year): $2,200
PHILANTHROPY:
Delt Dive Delt Dogs

CONTACT DELT

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STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
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

local founding: 1927
chapter size: 150-200

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

In-House Dues: $3,975

Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,000
First-Year Member Dues (per year): $1000

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
Commitment to Founding Values

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
location: 1501 Elm Ave.
founded: Washington & Lee, 1865
local founding: 1905

CHAPTER AWARDS:
Carl Albert Award- KA Most Improved Chapter,
2013 Kappa Alpha Order Project Outreach
Award, 2013 Premiere Recruitment Program,
2012

chapter size: 50-100

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Carl Albert, Zac Brown, Mark Walberg

FOUNDING VALUES:
Chivalry and values of a gentleman

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

FINANCES:

Commitment to Founding Values, Leadership

In-House Dues: $6,480

Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,600
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,600
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
location: 1100 College Ave.
founded: Charlottesville, 1869

CHAPTER AWARDS:
Kappa Sigma Founders Award, 2012 Kappa
Sigma Excellence in Recruitment Award, 2013

local founding: 1906

chapter size: 50-100

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
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,000
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,000
PHILANTHROPY:
Military Heroes Campaign

CONTACT KAPPA SIG

www.oukappasigma.org facebook: KappaSigmaOU twitter: @KappaSigmaOU

LAMBDA CHI ALPHA

LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
nickname(s): Chops
location: 904 College Ave.
founded: Boston University, 1909
local founding: 1926
chapter size: 200-250

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:

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

In-House Dues: $7,000

Academic Achievement, Commitment to

Out-of-House Dues (per year): $850

Founding Values, Leadership and Member

First-Year Dues (per year): $1,800

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

location: 1400 College Ave.

Theta Ritual Reward, 2013 Adopt-An-Area

founded: Miami, Ohio, 1848

Award, 2013 Third Place CAC Sooner

local founding: 1918

chapter size: 150-200

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:
In-House Dues: $8,400
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1000
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,900

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
location: 1200 College Ave.
founded: Jefferson College, 1848

CHAPTER AWARDS:
Outstanding Chapter Advisor, 2012
Build-a-Thon Fundraising Award, 2012

local founding: 1916

chapter size: 150-200

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,

In-House Dues: $8,000

Out-of-House Dues (per year): $2,200
First-Year Dues (per year): $2,200

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
location: 720 Elm Ave.
founded: Jefferson College, 1852
local founding: 1920

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:

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

In-House Dues: $6,000

Commitment to Founding Values

Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,600

First-Year Dues (per year): $1,000
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

local founding: 1923

chapter size: 50-100

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Randy Owen, Tommy Lasorda and

FOUNDING VALUES:

Jim Edmonds

Scholarship, Service

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

FINANCES:

Academic Achievement, Leadership and Member

Development, Recruitment and Education

Character, Leadership, Academics,

In-House Dues: $6,800

Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,160
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,180

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

local founding: 1929

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:
In-House Dues: $6,500
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,200
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,000
PHILANTHROPY:
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

CONTACT PHI KAPP

www.pks.org facebook: pksOU twitter: @SoonerPhiKaps

SIGMA CHI
SIGMA CHI
nickname(s): Sig Chi
location: 1405 Elm Ave.

First Place in Homecoming 2012

Premiere Recruitment Program, 2012

founded: Miami, Ohio, 1855

First Place in Build-a-Thon, 2011, 2012

local founding: 1912

Presidents Trophy for Campus Activities and

chapter size: 100-150

FOUNDING VALUES:

Friendship, justice, and learning

FINANCES:
In-House Dues: $7,200
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $2,000
First-Year Dues (per year): $2,000

PHILANTHROPY:
Derby Days

CHAPTER AWARDS:

Volunteerism, 2012

FAMOUS ALUMNI:
Tim Headington (namesake of athletics
facility), David Letterman and Brad Pitt
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
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
location: 1300 College Ave.
founded: Lexington, VA., 1869

CHAPTER AWARDS:
Second place Sooner Scandals, 2014
First Place Delta Gamma Anchorman, 2012
Sigma Nu Chartering 2014

local founding: 1909

chapter size: 50-100

FAMOUS ALUMNI:

FOUNDING VALUES:

Bob Barker, Bear Bryant, Eli Manning,

Love, Honor, Truth

Harrison Ford, Archie Manning, Tim Coburn

FINANCES:
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,100
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,100
PHILANTHROPY:
St. Judes Childrens Hospital

CONTACT SIGMA NU

ousigmanu.com facebook: ousigmanu twitter: @OUSigmaNu

SIGMA PHI EPSILON

SIGMA PHI EPSILON
nickname(s): SigEp
location: 701 College Ave.
founded: Richmond College, 1901
local founding: 1946
chapter size: 200-250

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:
In-House Dues: $5,700
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,100
First-Year Dues (per year): $1,350

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

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

local founding: 1979
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
Out-of-House Dues (per year): $1,600
First-Year Dues (per year): $2,000

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
[email protected]
ou.edu/alumni

For more information regarding the OU Class Ring or the OU Ring Ceremony,
please contact Courtlyn Shoate by e-mail at [email protected].

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
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SCHEDULE

RECRUITMENT

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8.20

FALL 2015

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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.

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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
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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

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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

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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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COUN C I L
RYAN CARTER

Graduate Assistant, Fraternity and Sorority Student Life

Email: [email protected]
JORDAN BELL

Interfraternity Council Vice President of Recruitment

Phone: (405) 325-6751
Email: [email protected]
PAYNE PARKER

Interfraternity Council President

Email: [email protected]
JILL TRAN

Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Student Life

Phone: (405) 325-3163
Email: [email protected]

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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
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