Recruitment Forms
General Information release form
This form must be completed and returned to the Department of Greek Student Engagement and
Development to determine eligibility for recruitment and new member purposes.
Hazing policy
This form must be completed and returned to the Department of Greek Student Engagement and
Development.
Notice of Intake/recruitment form
This form is for CPC/IFC and this form is for NPHC. Return completed forms to the Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development
if a chapter is planning to host intake/recruitment.
candidate/New Member selection & Information release form
This form is for CPC/IFC and this form is for NPHC. Email completed forms to the Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development
professional staff the evening of the final recruitment event. New members must visit
GSED within 48 hours and verify their membership.
candidate/new member withdraw form
This form must be completed and returned to the Department of Greek Student Engagement and
Development if a candidate/new member withdraws from the educational process.
Initiated members form
This form must be completed and returned to the Department of Greek Student Engagement and
Development professional staff the evening of the final recruitment event.
Maintaining Recognition
The Department of Greek Student Engagement and Development has implemented a Relationship
Statement that establishes each Greek-letter organization on campus. Within the Statement
is information related to the process of becoming a recognized Greek-letter organization
at WCU. The Registration and Recognition (R&R) process outlines the requirements
for chapters. This process involves a registration packet of updated information,
attending programs across the University, setting goals, and working with other chapters
to encourage unity. At the end of the academic year, chapters will present their
accomplishments and areas of improvement to the R&R Review Committee.
Leadership Opportunities
As an undergraduate student, there are many ways to get involved at Western Carolina
University. Membership in a fraternity or sorority adds another layer of opportunities
to become a leader. There are opportunities to become a leader at the chapter, council,
and Department level. Leaders within the fraternity and sorority community have an
added sense of belonging and a voice in the current and future experience of Greek
students.
Chapter Executive Positions
The opportunity to lead your chapter is challenging but extremely rewarding. Elections
for chapter executive members are generally conducted on a yearly-basis and voted
on by fellow chapter members. We encourage you to explore this opportunity after becoming
a part of an organization.
Council Members
Becoming a council member is an opportunity to influence the broader council community
beyond your chapter. Generally council members have been a part of their organizations
for at least a semester. The role of the council (CPC, IFC, NPHC) is to serve the
chapters who are affiliated with them. The councils tend to hold multiple meetings
a month, plan programs, handle finances of the group, and, in some cases, direct recruitment.
Undergraduate Intern
The student intern position will assist the Department of Greek Student Engagement
and Development in everyday operations. The purpose is to have a continued student
voice in everything the Department creates or develops. The intern will have the
opportunity to learn more about the inner operations of GSED, as well as higher education.
This position will receive a stipend each year and requires eight (8) hours a week.
Order of Omega
Western Carolina University ORDER OF OMEGA – Theta Pi Chapter
The Order of Omega was founded at Miami University in Ohio 1959 by a group of Greek
leaders who felt that individuals in the Greek Community should be recognized for
their service to the fraternity system and the university. There are now over 300
chapters in the United States. Each fall and spring, Western Carolina University's
Order of Omega chapter initiates approximately 3% of the Greek population and look
forward to initiating new members into our organization.
Purpose of Order of Omega
To recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of
leadership in inter-Greek activities, to encourage them to continue along this line,
and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment, to bring together
outstanding fraternity men and women, to create an organization that will help to
mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity
affairs, to bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of
the institution's fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding
and helpfulness.
Responsibilities
All initiated members are required to attend monthly meetings and participate in
Order of Omega sponsored events.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
To be eligible for membership in Order of Omega, a student shall meet the following
minimum requirements:
- Junior, Senior (undergraduate), or alumni standing.
- Cumulative GPA which exceeds the all-Greek average.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership within the Greek and larger campus communities
- Good standing with the Greek fraternal organization.
All submissions must include the following:
- Completed application.
- One attached essay describing your service to Western Carolina University and the
community. Please include what you feel you can contribute to the Order of Omega and
the qualifying characteristics that you possess.
- One attached printout of the previous semester grades at WCU.
Selection Process
If selected, a $60.00 membership fee will be due upon initiation.
