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National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

NPHC Membership Qualifications

Undergraduate students who wish to affiliate with NPHC chapters must meet specific membership qualifications. These standards include academic achievement (2.50 – 3.0 GPA depending upon the organization), community service, and good character. Students who are on disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in an intake process. 

All students wishing to seek membership in an NPHC chapter must attend (1) Membership Intake Seminar offered by the Office of Greek Life before the appropriate deadline. Students must be present the entire duration of seminars in order to receive full credit. Any student that has not attended (1) Membership Intake Seminar by: September 28, 2021 (if wanting to pursue membership in the Fall) will not be allowed to join a Fraternity or Sorority for that respective semester.

Intake Seminars must be done again every (2) years if membership is not obtained within that time span. Intake seminars only are valid for two years from the semester it is completed. (ex. Intake seminar done in Fall 2021 will only be valid until the end of the Fall 2023.)

Each affiliate organization will implement its respective internationally sanctioned membership intake process. To learn more about NPHC organizations, interested students are encouraged to research their individual organization and chapter websites, follow organizations on social media, and attend various events hosted by NPHC organizations on campus.

The NPHC chapters on Vanderbilt’s campus have a history of almost three decades and seek to continue the traditions of excellence and involvement with campus life. The earliest any person can pursue membership in a NPHC organization would be the 2nd semester of their 1st year in college. Some organizations may require higher or additional qualifications that could delay the pursuit of membership (i.e. more credit hours, a certain GPA, or a certain amount of service hours). Thus, please feel free to visit organizational websites and learn of their requirements or talk to a member of the Vanderbilt chapter.

NPHC chapters will advertise their membership intake process through fliers labeled “Interest Meeting, Informational, Rush Tea or Meet N’ Greet”, which all students are welcome to attend to learn more about an organization or express interest. These fliers will always be posted no less than a week before said meeting.

2022-2023 Intake Seminars

Failure to arrive on time may result in you not getting credit for attendance. No particular attire is required.

Fall Intake Seminars (2022)

  • Dates TBD

Spring Intake Seminars (2023)

  • Dates TBD

NPHC Financial Information

  • New Member Dues: $2000
  • Active Member Dues: $110
  • National Undergraduate Renewal Fee for your organization: $100
  • S22 Active Member Dues: $200
  • Does your chapter provide financial assistance through scholarships or grants? No
  • Does the Inter/National Headquarters or Graduate Chapter provide some sort of financial assistance to your chapter members? Yes
  • Additional Possible/Optional Estimated Expenses-including but not limited to regional/national conferences,membership regalia,social event expenses,retreats,etc: $4000
  • The total amount of expenses for a member excluding the semester you joined: $275
  • New Member Dues: $2000
  • Active Member Dues: $150
  • National Undergraduate Renewal Fee for your organization: N/A
  • S22 Active Member Dues: $150
  • Does your chapter provide financial assistance through scholarships or grants? Yes
  • Does the Inter/National Headquarters or Graduate Chapter provide some sort of financial assistance to your chapter members? No
  • Additional Possible/Optional Estimated Expenses-including but not limited to regional/national conferences,membership regalia,social event expenses,retreats,etc: $200
  • The total amount of expenses for a member excluding the semester you joined: $2300
  • New Member Dues: $1305
  • Active Member Dues: $115
  • National Undergraduate Renewal Fee for your organization: N/A
  • S22 Active Member Dues: N/A
  • Does your chapter provide financial assistance through scholarships or grants? No
  • Does the Inter/National Headquarters or Graduate Chapter provide some sort of financial assistance to your chapter members? Yes
  • Additional Possible/Optional Estimated Expenses-including but not limited to regional/national conferences,membership regalia,social event expenses,retreats,etc: $800
  • The total amount of expenses for a member excluding the semester you joined: $315
  • New Member Dues: $2500
  • Active Member Dues: $50
  • National Undergraduate Renewal Fee for your organization: N/A
  • S22 Active Member Dues: N/A
  • Does your chapter provide financial assistance through scholarships or grants? N/A
  • Does the Inter/National Headquarters or Graduate Chapter provide some sort of financial assistance to your chapter members? N/A
  • Additional Possible/Optional Estimated Expenses-including but not limited to regional/national conferences,membership regalia,social event expenses,retreats,etc: N/A
  • The total amount of expenses for a member excluding the semester you joined: $50
  • New Member Dues: $1000
  • Active Member Dues: $0
  • National Undergraduate Renewal Fee for your organization: N$135
  • S22 Active Member Dues: N/A
  • Does your chapter provide financial assistance through scholarships or grants? Yes
  • Does the Inter/National Headquarters or Graduate Chapter provide some sort of financial assistance to your chapter members? No
  • Additional Possible/Optional Estimated Expenses-including but not limited to regional/national conferences,membership regalia,social event expenses,retreats,etc: N/A
  • The total amount of expenses for a member excluding the semester you joined: $75
  • New Member Dues: $985-$1100
  • Active Member Dues: $150
  • National Undergraduate Renewal Fee for your organization: $10
  • S22 Active Member Dues: $150
  • Does your chapter provide financial assistance through scholarships or grants? Yes
  • Does the Inter/National Headquarters or Graduate Chapter provide some sort of financial assistance to your chapter members? Yes
  • Additional Possible/Optional Estimated Expenses-including but not limited to regional/national conferences,membership regalia,social event expenses,retreats,etc: $300-$600
  • The total amount of expenses for a member excluding the semester you joined: Varies

You are encouraged to contact chapter representatives for more information. You may also contact Ashton Sawyers, regarding any questions.