Fraternities and Sororities bring in new members through a process called membership intake. Membership intake is the process selection, education, and initiation of new members into the organization over a period of time set by the specific organization. Some organizations participate in membership intake each semester while others do so once a year. 

The LEAD Office sets a minimum requirement for all new members:

1st Time FreshmenTransfer Students
  • Some organizations allow first-time freshman to join per their national requirements.

Organizations allowing first-time freshman:

  • Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity
  • Omega Delta Phi Fraternity
  • Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority
  • Must have a 2.3 prior and CUM GPA. 
  • Individual organizations may set higher GPA requirements such as 2.5 or 2.7 CUM.
  • Should join your first semester at CSUDH if individual organizations allow.
EOP Enrolled Students are not eligible to join a Greek Organization until their sophomore year.

Requirements for 2nd semester freshman to join:

  • Must complete first semester with a GPA of 2.3 or higher.  Individual organizations may set higher GPA requirements such as a 2.5 or 2.7.
  • Organizations will form "Interest" during the first semester.  These students will attend events throughout the semester including study sessions, social activities, service events, etc. to form bonds and develop leadership experiences with the organization.
  • Organizations will form "Interest" during the first semester. These students will attend events throughout the semester including study sessions, social activities, service events, etc. to form bonds and develop leadership experiences with the organization.
  • Must be enrolled full time (12 units)
  • Must be enrolled full time (12 units)

To show interest in joining a specific organization, an interested person should attend Welcome Week, Greek Week (Tabling on the East Walkway), Meet the Greeks, and Informationals  (individual organization's events). It is essential to allow the members of the organization to get know who you are before their membership intake process and attending their events is a great way to build those relationships. Generally, when a chapter begins the membership intake process, they will hold an informational meeting. This meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about the organization and get specific questions answered about the intake process.  All these events will be advertised via Toro Link and social media.