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Interfraternity Council

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette governs nine fraternities on campus, providing leadership, oversight, and support for its member chapters. 

IFC establishes community-wide standards for chapter operations, recruitment, and engagement while fostering collaboration and unity among members.

The IFC Executive Board coordinates fraternity-wide programs and events and manages the formal recruitment process. Its mission is to promote brotherhood, scholarship, leadership, and service while maintaining strong partnerships with the University and upholding all policies and regulations.

Follow IFC:

@ul_ifc on Instagram

UL Lafayette IFC on Facebook

Getting Started with IFC

Fraternity recruitment is an opportunity to meet chapter members, explore fraternity values, and find a brotherhood that fits you. Recruitment advisors, called Rho Alphas, are trained fraternity members who guide Potential New Members (PNMs) through the process and help answer questions about fraternity life.

All formal recruitment information can be found in our IFC Recruitment Guide.

For questions, contact OSEL at (337) 482-6272 or email greek@louisiana.edu.

New Member Fees

New members will have one-time expenses, including new member and initiation fees. On average:

  • New member fee: $350
  • Initiation fee: $200-$250
  • Total estimated one-time expenses: $450

Membership Dues

Fraternity membership dues vary by chapter. Many fraternities offer meal plans, which typically range from $500 to $1,200 per semester. Some chapters provide one meal per day, while others offer two.

If you do not live in a fraternity house, you may be required to pay a parlor fee, usually between $200 and $300.

Average Semester Costs

  • Non-resident (without meals): $1,800
  • Non-resident (with meals): $2,250
  • Live-in member (with meals): $4,750

Additionally, all Greek-affiliated students will have a $67 Greek Assessment Fee included in their UL Lafayette Fee Bill each semester.

Note: These costs are averagesโ€”some fraternities may charge more or less. During recruitment, Potential New Members (PNMs) will receive specific cost details for each fraternity. Joining a fraternity can be a financially beneficial decision, as meal plan and housing costs may be lower than other on-campus options.

Balancing fraternity life with academics is very manageable with good time management. Many fraternity members successfully juggle chapter responsibilities, jobs or internships, academics, and involvement in other campus organizations. If you're considering joining a fraternity but are concerned about the time commitment, donโ€™t hesitate to ask current members during recruitment how they manage their schedules.

All IFC members are expected to:

  • Maintain academic and financial accountability
  • Uphold chapter, council, and University policies
  • Support anti-hazing practices
  • Participate in mandatory educational programs and training

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