Fraternity and Sorority Life | Division of Student Life | The University of Iowa

Defining Opportunity

Fraternities and sororities are the opportunity at Iowa to find your place to belong, to serve, to lead, to thrive, and to succeed as a student and throughout life.

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Active Organizations

There are 40+ active fraternity and sorority organizations (chapters) at Iowa, comprised of over 3,200 students.

Involvement Opportunities

There are many different ways to get involved in the FSL community at Iowa.

Our Councils

A council is a group of fraternities and/or sororities that work together to support a common mission/vision.

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14 %

undergraduate population

40+

Chapters across 4 councils

1,500+

Total programs in 2023

Upcoming Events

Fall 2024 Panhellenic Primary Recruitment

Sunday, September 15 to Sunday, September 29, 2024 (all day)

Fall primary recruitment is the main recruiting process for the Panhellenic Council (traditionally housed sororities) that involves a series of organized rounds where potential new members (PNMs) can meet current members, learn about various philanthropies, and express their core values! Registration for recruitment closes Sept. 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. You can register for recruitment here, and the recruitment schedule is below: Orientation: Sunday, Sept. 15 Round 1 (Videos): Monday, Sept...

Fall 2024 Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment

Tuesday, September 17 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (all day)

Fall formal recruitment is the main recruiting process for the Interfraternity Council (traditionally housed fraternities) that involves a series of organized rounds where potential new members (PNMs) can meet current members, learn about various philanthropies, and express their core values! Registration for recruitment closes Sept. 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. You can register for recruitment here, and the recruitment schedule is below: IFC Orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 17 Introductory Tabling...

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