Fraternity and Sorority Life

The fraternity and sorority community at The University of Alabama is one of the largest and most vibrant in the United States.

With around 13,000 students, the UA Greek community comprises 36 percent of the undergraduate student body and is home to 71 social Greek-letter organizations. Since Fall 2011, The University of Alabama has held the coveted honor of being the largest fraternity and sorority community in the nation with regard to overall fraternity and sorority membership.

2025 Primary Recruitment

2025 Alabama Panhellenic Association Recruitment Registration will open on Thursday May 1st. Visit the University of Alabama Panhellenic website to learn more about individual chapters and recruitment.

Trophy on a table at the Greek Excellence Awards

2023 Greek Excellence Awards

The Greek Excellence Awards reception is an opportunity for The University of Alabama's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) to honor the achievements and efforts of the chapters. Check out the 2023 Greek Excellence Awards winners!

Schedule a Greek Ambassadors Tour!

UA Greek Ambassadors are a group of students selected to serve as official ambassadors for the Greek Community at UA. They provide prospective students with insight into the Greek community. Check out the Greek Ambassadors page to find out more or to schedule a tour during the school year.

IFC Fall 2025 Recruitment Registration

Fall 2025 IFC Recruitment Registration will open on Monday, April 7th. Open Recruitment Week begins Friday, August 15th. Those interested should begin to connect with chapters in the Spring and plan to participate in regular move in, August 15th - 16th. Visit the Alabama IFC website to learn more about IFC chapters and recruitment efforts.

Greek Points

Greek Points encourage the Greek community to foster relationships with members in different organizations other than their own. The goal of the Greek Programming Board and the Greek point system is that members will leave the university with friends in not only their own Greek Chapter but with friends in all four councils.

Support Greek Assembly Hall

Greek Assembly Hall is a new dedicated space for our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and United Greek Council (UGC). Support our students by purchasing a personalized paver in the NPHC Promenade or with another opportunity at Greek Assembly Hall!

Maximize Your Opportunity to Join a Greek Organization

While each fraternity or sorority has different membership processes, there are some general guidelines and helpful tips that can help a potential new member maximize their opportunity to receive join an organization during the Formal Recruitment process.

Hazing Prevention

The University of Alabama and the Division of Student Life stand firmly against hazing and are committed to providing information and resources to help students end hazing for good. Hazing is not a challenge unique to UA but is a common issue in student organizations across the nation. Click here to learn what counts as hazing, myths surrounding it, ways to prevent it and where victims of hazing can find support on campus.

Non-Discrimination Notice

The University of Alabama complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination notice and in its harassment policy. Membership in registered student organizations shall be open to all students of The University of Alabama, without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, color, age, gender identity or expression, sexual identity, or veteran status except in cases of designated fraternal organizations exempted by federal law from Title IX regulations concerning discrimination on the basis of sex. Individuals who have concerns about the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office at 205-348-3326.