Fall 2026 Recruitment | August 11-16

Registration | May 1 - August 9

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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What to Expect

IFC Recruitment at the University of Tennessee offers an energetic introduction to campus life and community. Through structured events, conversations, and shared experiences, students can explore fraternities, learn about each chapter’s values and traditions, and meet a diverse group of peers. Recruitment provides a welcoming environment to build connections, find support, and begin shaping a meaningful college experience rooted in leadership, involvement, growth, and belonging.

❋ Structured Recruitment Process

Recruitment follows a guided schedule designed and facilitated by experienced student leaders, allowing you to visit multiple chapters and move through each round with clarity and support.

❋ Authentic Conversations

Recruitment is focused on genuine connection. Through conversations with current members, you will learn about chapter values, daily life, and where you feel most comfortable being yourself.

❋ Chapter Discovery

Each event offers insight into chapter traditions, philanthropy efforts, leadership opportunities, and community involvement—helping you understand what makes every organization unique.

❋ Community & Belonging

More than choosing an organization, recruitment helps you build lasting friendships and find a community that supports your growth throughout your time at UT.

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Day One

Tabling

*times are subject to change*

This is your first big welcome into the community! You will meet current members, learn about chapter values and expectations, and get a better understanding of the recruitment process through a free-roaming tabling experience. Come ready to ask questions, make connections, and briefly introduce yourself as you begin exploring where you belong.

A dinner break will be provided during this day.

Sessions

5:30pm - 8:45pm

Day Two

Meet the chapters

In Meet the Chapters, you will visit 16 of our fraternities. Conversations become more intentional as you spend more structured time learning about each chapter’s culture, leadership, and campus involvement. This stage helps you begin identifying where you feel the strongest connections. It is about refining your interests while chapters also get to know you better.

A lunch break will be provided during this day.

Sessions

9:00am – 6:50pm 

Day Three

community

Community Round reduces the number to 10 fraternities and focuses on service, academics, and campus engagement. Chapters share their philanthropic efforts and how members contribute to both UTK and the Knoxville community. The conversations are deeper and more values-driven at this point. This round highlights how each fraternity impacts others beyond its own membership.

A lunch break will be provided during this day.

Sessions

9:00am - 5:40pm

Day Four

Brotherhood

By Brotherhood Round, you are down to 5 fraternities. Discussions become more personal, centered on relationships, internal culture, and what brotherhood truly means within each chapter. Members often share meaningful stories about their experiences. This is where you start envisioning yourself as part of a specific organization.

A lunch break will be provided during this day.

Sessions

9:00am - 5:00pm

Day Five

Preference

Preference Round narrows recruitment to your top 2 choices. This is the most formal and reflective stage, with intentional conversations about commitment and long-term fit. Chapters emphasize their core values and traditions in a more intimate setting. It is designed to help you be able to confidently decide where you belong the following day.

No food will be provided by IFC this day.

Sessions

4:30pm - 8:10pm

Day Six

Bid Day

Bid Day is the final celebration where you can receive a bid from any of our fraternities. It marks the beginning of your official journey within that organization. The day is filled with excitement, pride, and welcoming energy. Bid Day represents the transition from potential new member to new chapter member.

Bid Distribution

9:00am – 12:00pm

Bid Day Activities

12:00-5:00pm

Torch Night

7:00pm

FAQs

  • After you have submitted your application online, you will receive a confirmation email and a payment confirmation ensuring that you have completed your registration process. If you have any other doubts or worries, use the contact form below for help.

  • For incoming freshman to be guaranteed early move-in by the University of Tennessee, you must register by July 1st. For more information visit the university housing website or email housing@utk.edu

  • Once you have successfully registered for recruitment, further information and forms will be communicated by August 1st. This information will include IFC Recruitment and Health & Safety Modules, a GroupMe link, as well as various accommodation forms.

  • We understand that not all dining halls may be open during recruitment, we have allocated time for meals throughout the week. A dietary restriction form will be sent out alongside all other information by August 1st.

    Water will be provided at all times throughout the week.

    You can refer to the schedule above for the days where food is provided. To view the other food options on campus visit the dining website or contact voldining@utk.edu.

  • Contact the recruitment team using the contact form below or you can email ifcrecruitment@utk.edu directly. We will try to respond as quickly as possible.

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