Recreational Services

GREEK LIFE

The fraternity and sorority community comprises approximately 30% of the student body at CNU, and chapters routinely exceed the all-men's and all-women's GPAs on campus. Chapters participate in service and philanthropic endeavors as well as social events, and provide leadership development to members of the organizations.

Three different councils at CNU represent all of our fraternities and sororities. The councils exist to promote the needs of, advocate for, and govern the groups under them. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is comprised only of fraternities, the Panhellenic Council (PHC) is comprised only of National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) member sororities and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of historically African American fraternities and sororities.

What Greek organizations do we have at CNU?

For the most current listing of fraternities and sororities – and all registered student organizations at CNU – please visit The Compass (cnu.edu/thecompass). The CNU website also lists our currently active chapters: cnu.edu/life/greek/chapters. Additionally, each organization is affiliated with a national organization that has a website to find more information about the group’s broader history and traditions.

How do I join a fraternity or sorority if I am interested?

The process of joining a fraternity or sorority is through mutual selection. Organizations typically invite interested members to join after a period of getting to know them. This period, commonly known as recruitment or intake, includes both informal and formal phases. The formal phase includes a defined process of events and activities, for which students must show interest or even register to complete. For our Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council groups, Formal Recruitment Week is in January each year and is inclusive of all chapters within the councils. Our National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations conduct membership intake regularly, either semesterly or annually, as individual organizations. Students interested should pay attention to announcements about information meetings for the organization they are interested in joining and attend those meetings in order to learn more about each specific membership intake process.

When can I join a fraternity or sorority?

Students must complete at least 12 college credit hours and be enrolled full-time before being eligible for membership. CNU has a deferred recruitment model therefore first year students may not affiliate until at least their second semester at CNU. Transfer students may be eligible to join sooner. Additionally, our NPHC fraternities and sororities typically do not allow first-year students to affiliate due to national standards. These organizations host information sessions that are open to any interested student during which they go over their requirements.

There is also a minimum GPA requirement to join fraternities and sororities at CNU. Each council sets their own minimum GPA, and some chapters may have higher requirements than the minimum standard, so it is suggested that your student ask the organizations they are interested in about their minimum requirements. While students cannot join a fraternity or sorority in their first semester, we still recommend they get to know them prior to affiliating, as joining one of these organizations constitutes a lifetime commitment.

RECREATIONAL SERVICES

Recreational Services offer several opportunities to stay physically active, including intramural sports, sport clubs and the Outdoor Adventure and Recreation program. These promote not only physical activity but socialization among students while contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

Intramurals

are played on campus between CNU students and include sports such as softball, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer and volleyball. Intramural eSports is our newest offering in which students can compete in a number of different video games including FIFA, Madden, Rocket League, Call of Duty and more. Intramurals are offered in the evenings and provide a fun environment to compete on a weekly basis. Students are encouraged to participate in as many sports as they would like. Intramural sports also offer a great opportunity to work on campus. All officials used for intramurals are students, and we provide training for new officials. You do not need a background in the sport to officiate (although it helps) because we will teach you everything you need to know.