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San Diego State Interfraternity Council

IFC Fall 2026 Recruitment Registration is Now Open!

Letter from
the IFC President

As President of the Interfraternity Council at San Diego State University, I am honored to welcome you to our website. The Interfraternity Council serves as the governing body for more than 1,300 fraternal men at SDSU. Our community is built on the values of brotherhood, scholarship, leadership & service and we are proud of the positive impact our members continue to make both on campus and throughout the greater San Diego community.

​As IFC President, my goal is to strengthen collaboration between IFC chapters as well as greek councils, promote accountability and values-based leadership, improve the IFC’s organizational infrastructure, and continue building a community that is safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking. By working closely with university administration, chapter leaders, and national organizations, we aim to create an environment where every member has the opportunity to grow as a student, leader, and individual.

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The future of the IFC community at SDSU is incredibly exciting. Over the next several years, we are committed to growing our community by increasing the number of chapters represented on campus. As part of this effort, we are excited to welcome two additional fraternity chapters, Pi Kappa Phi & Zeta Psi, beginning in Fall 2026. This expansion reflects the continued strength and demand for fraternity life at SDSU and will allow even more students to find connection, purpose, and belonging within our community.

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Being a member of IFC means more than simply joining an organization, it means becoming part of something larger than yourself. Our members are leaders in the classroom, advocates for philanthropy and service, and individuals committed to creating lifelong friendships and meaningful experiences. Whether you are a prospective member, parent, or campus partner, I encourage you to explore all that our community has to offer.

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We look forward to meeting all of those who are considering Rush in the Fall! As a reminder the fraternal experience at SDSU extends beyond the Interfraternity Council. You will also have the opportunity to find community and brotherhood within the United Sorority & Fraternity Council (USFC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Each council offers unique traditions, values, and experiences, and we encourage prospective members to explore all opportunities in order to find the community that feels like the best fit for them.

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Lastly, I want to personally thank you for taking the time to learn more about IFC fraternity life at San Diego State University. We are excited for the future of IFC and look forward to continuing to build a stronger, more united Greek community for generations to come. If you have any questions about recruitment of the IFC please feel free to contact us at rushifcsdsu@gmail.com! 

Brendan Messinger
IFC President
San Diego State University

SDSU Greek Life Core Values

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Academic Excellence
Leadership
Changemaking
Belonging
Health and Safety

IFC Chapters

Recruitment

Requirements to join an IFC Member Chapter
1. Complete IFC Recruitment Registration by August 31st at 11:59 PM.

(Note: Some Chapters have their own recruitment interest forms, often linked on social media pages. While some chapters may require them, they are in addition to, and do not replace, timely completion of IFC Recruitment Registration).

2. Complete Greek 101

Greek 101 serves as an educational records disclosure, allowing the Pierce Greek Life Center advisory team to check student academic and judicial eligibility. (Source: SDSU FSL)

3. Complete Greek 102: Fraternities

Greek 102 shares more detailed information about fraternity and sorority life at SDSU, including information about community values, membership expectations, university policies, health and safety, and other resources. Students must pass with a score of at least 80% in order to be considered for potential membership. (Source: SDSU FSL).

 

Responses are manually graded, so please be complete this requirement early and be patient as responses are graded. You will only be contacted in the event that you do not meet or exceed 80%.

4. Attend the Mandatory Recruitment Kickoff on September 2nd (see “Recruitment Schedule” below).
5. Attend Chapter Recruitment events from September 8th through September 16th

Attend Chapter Recruitment Events, September 8th through September 16th. Information on IFC Chapter Recruitment Events can be found below in the "IFC Chapter Event Rush Schedule” at the bottom of this page, or on IFC Chapter Instagram accounts. Chapters typically hold open recruitment events the first week of Recruitment, which all registered prospective members are often able to participate in. Chapters may also hold "invite-only" events, which are typically held the second week of Recruitment.

6. IFC Bid Day on September 18th (see "Recruitment Schedule" below).

Recruitment Schedule

1. Attend IFC Recruitment Kickoff on Wednesday, September 2nd

  • Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

  • Location: Montezuma Hall (located on the Second Floor of the Student Union)

  • Purpose: To introduce PMs to the IFC community and IFC Rush process, and to present important information for the following weeks of recruitment.  

  • Attendance is required in order to receive a bid in IFC Fall 2026 Formal Recruitment. If you cannot attend due to an unavoidable conflict, please fill out our IFC Recruitment Absence Form (LINK) by September 1st at 5PM and the IFC will be in touch with next steps!.

2. Attend “Meet the Chapters” on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th.

  • Time: Prospective members will either be assigned one of two Event Check-In Time for each day, and should anticipate a 2.5-3 hour long event. Assignments will go out via email by September 4th. 

  • Location: On-Campus (will be sent via email on September 4th).

  • Purpose: “Meet the Chapters” is a new event the IFC will be hosting, wherein prospective members are introduced to and will rotate through all IFC chapters over a 2-day weekend period.

  • Attendance is required both days in order to receive a bid in IFC Fall 2026 Formal Recruitment. If you cannot attend one or both of the days, please complete the Fall 2026 IFC Recruitment Absence Form (LINK) by September 3rd at 5 PM, and the IFC will be in touch with next steps!

3. Chapter Recruitment Events from Monday, September 8th to Wednesday, September 16th

  • Time: Various

  • Location: Various locations

  • Purpose: To allow prospective members to meet the chapter and vice versa, in order to allow for informed recruitment decisions on both sides. Information on IFC Chapter Recruitment Events can be found below in the "IFC Chapter Event Rush Schedule” at the bottom of this page, or on IFC Chapter Instagram accounts. Chapters typically hold open recruitment events the first week of Recruitment, which all registered prospective members are often able to participate in. Chapters may also hold "invite-only" events, which are typically held the second week of Recruitment.

4. IFC Bid Day on September 18th

  • Time: 3 PM - 5 PM

  • Location: Campanile Walkway

  • Purpose: Culminates the formal IFC recruitment process by formally welcoming new members into the community

  • If you cannot attend, please complete the Fall 2026 IFC Recruitment Absence Form (LINK) by September 17th at 5 PM, and the IFC will be in touch.

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