Deferred Recruitment at UCA
The University of Central Arkansas Greek community operates under a “deferred recruitment” system. Deferred recruitment has been practiced at UCA since the spring of 2000. Since implementation, the average age and GPA of most groups have increased; students are more acclimated to college before joining; and parents are more satisfied with the students' experience.
The philosophy of the University is that students who demonstrate that they can achieve a 2.3 GPA and complete 12 college credit hours (excluding concurrent and intermediate courses) hours are adequately prepared for the benefits and challenges of Greek Life. If these requirements are met, then an individual may be eligible to receive a bid from a fraternity or sorority. Although groups may set higher standards, these are the minimum University requirements. Please be certain to check with an organization about their specific eligibility requirements.
With the aforementioned deferred recruitment requirements in place, IFC and Panhellenic Formal Recruitment is held each spring semester. With Formal Recruitment being held each spring semester, Greek organizations typically hand out “open bids” to eligible individuals during the fall semesters. Sororities and fraternities will advertise their intentions to give out open bids through interest meetings advertised on campus or at Go Greek Information Night.
NPHC intake varies and those interested should attend Go Greek Information Night or check the NPHC web page for more information.
Informational Greek Recruitment Events
Interested in Greek life at UCA? Check out the following events to meet current members and learn how Greek life can enhance your college experience:
Welcome Week Information Session
Fraternities and sororities add an important dimension to Student Life at UCA. Find out more about Greek Life at this freshman only information session on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Student Center Ballroom.
Go Greek Information Night
Each fall, the Office of Student Life hosts “Go Greek Information Night” which showcases all the fraternities and sororities on campus. This is where we answer your questions about joining a Greek organization. If you want to know about "Rush" or "Intake"......be there!
"Go Greek Information Night" will be Thursday, September 15, 2011 in the Student Center Ballroom at 5:00 PM. This event is open to any student interested in Greek Life and is required for those interested in an NPHC organization.
Currently Recognized UCA Greek Organizations
Since 1915 Greek organizations at UCA have been an integral part of campus life. Currently, 20 organizations (11 fraternities, 9 sororities, including 7 traditionally African American Greek organizations) comprise UCA’s outstanding Greek community.
The Interfraternity (IFC), Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic Councils (NPHC), and Independent Greek Council (IGC) serve as the governing bodies of the 20 chapters at UCA. In this system IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, and IGC students work together as a unified force to promote Greek life, govern chapters, and sponsor Greek events. Here is a listing of the currently recognized Greek organizations at UCA:
Interfraternity Council (IFC) 
Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji)
Phi Lambda Chi
Phi Sigma Kappa
Sigma Nu
Independent Greek Council (IGC)
Beta Upsilon Chi
Sigma Phi Lambda
Panhellenic Council (NPC Groups)
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Tau
Delta Zeta
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Sigma Sigma
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
