Questions to Ask During the Recruitment Process
As you go through the recruitment process, these are questions you will want to consider asking members of fraternities you
are considering. Throughout the process, think about what YOU are looking to get out of a fraternity. Make sure to ask
questions to make sure that fraternity meets those needs.
ACADEMICS
• What is your chapter GPA?
• What is the GPA for your new members?
• How much emphasis does your fraternity put on
academics?
• Does your chapter have a structured academic
program? If so, what does it include? (study
hours, academic mentors, internal tutoring
program)
• What is the GPA requirement for joining? For
initiation? To remain in good standing?
• What facilities and resources does your chapter
have to assist me academically? (study room,
computer lab, wireless internet, quiet hours)
• Are there other members in the chapter who
share my major?
• Does your chapter offer any financial incentives
or scholarships for members who do well
academically?
BROTHERHOOD & SOCIAL
• How will I get to know other members in the
chapter?
• What kind of brotherhood events do you host?
• What kind of events do you do with other
chapters and student organizations on-campus?
• How involved is your chapter with intramural
sports?
• What kind of social events can I expect?
• How many men are in your chapter?
• How involved and supportive are local alumni of
your chapter?
SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY
• What is your chapter’s philanthropy event? What
organization does it benefit?
• How is your chapter directly involved with the
cause your philanthropy supports?
• Do members do community service? Where do
they volunteer?
• What does your chapter do to give back to the
K-State and Manhattan communities?
• Does your chapter participate in other chapter’s
philanthropies? Which ones?
• Are members required to complete a certain
number of service hours?
LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• What are the leadership opportunities within the
chapter for both new and active members?
• What are ways I can get involved in the chapter
right away?
• What connections do your members have with
alumni? (networking opportunities, internships,
mentoring roles)
• Besides the fraternity, what activities are
members involved in on-campus and in the
community?
• Does your chapter provide opportunities for me
to attend leadership conferences?
• How will your chapter prepare me for graduation
and life after college?
EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP
• What are the financial obligations of
membership?
• What do these fees cover?
• How much can I expect to spend on the fraternity
each semester? How does billing work? Are
payment plans available?
• How long is your new member program? What
does the program involve?
• What requirements must I meet to be initiated?
• What percent of last year’s class was initiated?
• What are the required activities, and how much
time is involved?
• If I want to be involved in other campus
organizations, will I have time?
HOUSING
• Do you require chapter members to live in the
chapter house for a certain amount of time?
• Do you offer alcohol-free housing?
• If you allow alcohol in the facility, what are the
regulations you have?
• How many meals are provided? How is the food?
• What are the chapter house rules? (quiet hours,
open kitchen, etc.)
• What type of sleeping arrangements do you
have?
• What amenities are provided in the room?
(dressers, desks, etc.)
JOINING THE CHAPTER
• How many men will be in my class?
• What are you looking for in new members?
• What are upcoming recruitment events I can
attend to learn more?
• When will you be offering bids?
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
• How has your experience in this fraternity helped
you grow during your time at K-State?
• What does brotherhood mean to you? What does
it mean to your chapter?
• How has being a part of the Greek community
enhanced your K-State experience?
• What values are important to your fraternity?
• What are some chapter traditions you have?
• What experiences will I get as a member of your
fraternity that I can’t find somewhere else?
• What is your chapter known for on-campus?
• What local and national awards has your chapter
received?
TIPS AND HINTS FOR THE FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT PROCESS
• Connect with people you already know to learn more about their fraternities and organizations they feel may be a
good fit for you.
• Review chapter websites, Facebook pages, and Twitter accounts to learn more about fraternities. Use the research
to narrow down which fraternities you’d like to take a closer look at during the recruitment process.
• Be proactive in communication. If you’re interested in a fraternity, contact the recruitment chair to learn more and
get information about upcoming events. When you receive an email or voicemail, return it promptly.
• Remember this process is about finding the best fit for YOU. Know what you’re looking for, and ask questions to
make sure your needs are going to be met by the fraternity you decide to join.
For a list of each chapter and the contact information for each recruitment chair, visit k-state.edu/fsl.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
4 K-State Student Union, Manhattan KS 66506
(785) 532-5546 │fsl@k-state.edu │k-state.edu/fsl