Membership Intake at Rhodes College
This resource has been compiled to educate students on the membership intake process at Rhodes and the chapters who conduct this process. The information below has been provided by the chapters who conduct a membership intake process. We currently have six active and three inactive organizations who are actively recruiting members on this campus. If you are interested in an organization that is not listed please email engagment@rhodes.edu to talk about what bringing them to campus may entail.
| Active | Inactive |
|---|---|
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Sigma Gamma Rho Fraternity, Inc. |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. | |
| Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. | |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. |
Each chapter does have a GPA, enrollment status, and may have a completed hour requirement for membership.
|
Chapter |
GPA |
Completed Hours |
Enrollment Status |
|
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. |
2.5 |
12 |
Full-Time |
|
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
2.5 |
12 |
Full-Time |
|
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. |
2.75 |
24 |
Full-Time |
|
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. |
2.5 |
12 |
Part-Time |
|
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. |
2.5 |
30 |
Full-Time |
|
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. |
2.5 |
0 |
Full Time |
|
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. |
2.5 |
12 |
Full-Time |
|
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. |
2.5 |
12 |
Full-time |
The following chapters host a “Rush Week/Day” similar to IFC and Panhellenic chapters, where prospective members can learn more about the chapters to determine if they would like to pursue membership at the end of “Rush Week/Day.”
|
Chapter |
Rush Week/Day |
|
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. |
Rush Day |
|
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, inc. |
Rush Day |
Every other chapter will host an Informational where they will discuss their joining process and the requirements to join.
Some chapters complete intake each semester, annually, or it is determined each year.
|
Chapter |
Intake Occurs |
|
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. |
Determined each year |
|
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. |
Annually |
|
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. |
Annually |
If you are a first semester freshman and interested in joining an NPHC or NALFO organization there are important steps to take:
Earn the grades! It is important you have solid academic success at Rhodes.
Get to know the members & the organizations! Whether you are extremely familiar with fraternities and sororities, or know nothing at all, it is important you get to know the members and organizations AND for the members to get to know you. Use the semester to attend chapter events and interest meeting to determine what the best fit is for you. You can learn about events and meetings through social media, Student Happenings, events calendars, and flyers across campus. Just remember to be yourself.
Learn more! Take some time to read various blogs, articles, and books. Below are a few suggestions:
- Ross, L. (2000). The Divine Nine: The History of African-American Fraternities and Sororities. New York: Kensington Books.
- Torbenson, C. L., & Parks, G. (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities & Sororities. Associated University Press.
Service hours! Giving back to the community is an important facet to the culturally based organizations. Chapters volunteer weekly, monthly, and annually in the Memphis community. You can connect with other student volunteer organizations or the Office of Community Engagement for opportunities.
Recommendations! Many chapters require letters of recommendation for membership. The recommendation letters can come from mentors, employers, professors, as well as members from the organization. Be sure to remain in contact with people you know and develop key relationships with faculty and staff on campus.
Involvement and leadership! Another requirement, by some chapters, is your current involvement on campus or in the community. Find an organization to join and be an active member by serving on a committee or in a leadership role.
Save up! All organizations require a new member fee. Depending on the organization, the fee can range from $1000- $2800. Begin saving money now so you are ready when the time comes. If you don’t join, at least you saved the money!
These organizations will notify interested students of their membership intake timelines when that information is available for distribution. Be patient. Take your time. Enjoy the journey.