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Interfraternity Council
The University of Mississippi

Get Involved with IFC

Just as individual chapters offer valuable leadership opportunities, the Interfraternity Council provides a foundation upon which members of the fraternity & sorority community can represent and govern alongside their peers. IFC is comprised of some of the best and brightest leaders on campus and is the official representative for IFC fraternities in matters relating to university and student affairs.

Members of the IFC community are encouraged to get involved with IFC. Getting involved with the interfraternal community is an excellent way to learn more about organizations other than your own, learn about the larger fraternal movement and give back to the University of Mississippi community.

Rho Alpha:

Applications for the 2023 Rho Alpha cohort are open till March 11th. Candidates will submit their applications through the Forum.

  • Position Description: Rho Alphas serve as a recruitment counselor during the Formal Recruitment Process. Rho Alphas have the privilege of serving as a mentor and liaison to Potential New Members for the IFC community.
  • Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following requirements to be eligible to serve as a Rho Alpha.
    1. Must be an active member in good standing of an IFC Fraternity that is currently in good standing with the University.
    2. Must maintain at least a 2.80 cumulative grade point average.
    3. Must submit an application to the Forum.
    4. Must be able to attend all Rho Alpha trainings and events including all Formal Recruitment dates
    5. Must demonstrate a desire to be an impartial mentor and welcome potential new members to the Fraternity & Sorority community.
    6. Must be willing to disaffiliate from the IFC organization in which they are a member while performing their Rho Alpha obligations.
  • Questions: Individuals with questions regarding Rho Alphas should contact Mills Murphy Vice President of Rho Alphas

Judicial Board:

Applications for the 2023 Judicial Board will be open till March 11th. Candidates will submit their applications through the Forum.

  • Position Description: The Judicial Board aims to provide a system of controls within the IFC community through fair and impartial judgements. The Judicial Board will make decisions on potential new member recruitment appeals, chapter recruitment violations and sanctions.
  • Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following requirements to be eligible to serve on the Judicial Board.
    1. Must be an active member in good standing of an IFC Fraternity that is currently in good standing with the University.
    2. Must maintain at least a 2.80 cumulative grade point average.
    3. Must submit an application to the Forum.
    4. Must be able to attend all Judicial Board trainings and events including all Formal Recruitment dates.
    5. Must demonstrate an ability to make rational and impartial decisions.
    6. May not serve currently as a chapter president, recruitment chairmen, social chairmen, new member educator, or IFC recruitment advisor.
  • Questions: Individuals with questions about the IFC Judicial Board are encouraged to reach out to Dan Shell– Vice President of Standards

IFC Executive Board:

Applications for the 2024 Executive Board open October 2nd, 2023 at 1:00pm and will close on October 16th at 11:59pm. Click here to apply for the 2024 IFC Executive Board.

  • Position Descriptions: A description of each position is available here as well as on page 8 of the IFC Constitution & Bylaws.
  • Interest Meeting: To be announced.
  • Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following requirements to be eligible to serve on the Executive Board:
    1. Must be an active member in good standing of an IFC Fraternity in good standing with the University.
    2. Must have at least a 2.80 cumulative grade point average at the time of taking office.
    3. Must be considered at least a sophomore by the beginning of the spring semester of their term in office.
    4. Chapter presidents, social chairmen, recruitment chairmen, and new member educators may not serve on the Executive Board.
      1. Individuals in these positions who have less than one month remaining on their term shall be eligible to hold positions on the Executive Board.
    5. Only individuals who have previously served as Executive Board members, Judicial Board members, IFC committee members, or Chapter Presidents are eligible to become IFC President.
    6. Members of IFC colonies shall not be eligible to hold position on the Executive Board.
  • Questions: Individuals with questions about IFC Executive Applications are encouraged to attend the aforementioned interest meeting, reach out to the current IFC Exec Members, or contact the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.

Emerging Leader Scholarship:

This $500 scholarship will be awarded to two IFC men who display leadership qualities in their chapters and university community. Applications will open in Spring 2023.

Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this scholarship.

  1. Must be an active member in good standing of an IFC Fraternity that is currently in good standing with the University.
  2. Must have at least a 2.70 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
  3. Must be a freshman or sophomore.
  4. Must submit a completed application to the Forum by the established deadline.