MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS (MIP) Spring 2026

1. 1. Expectations of Organizations
   2. MIP Eligibility Criteria
   3. IGC/NPHC General Member Information
   4. Greek Life Perspectives (GLP) Workshop
   5. New Members Yard Show
   6. New Members Retreat
   7. Community Service Hours
   8. Hazing – The Law
   9. MIP Forms

The membership intake period for Spring 2026 will begin no earlier than Monday, February 2, 2026 and end no later than Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. During the membership intake process, activities can begin at the following designated times: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (midnight); Saturday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight); and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Please note: No organization may conduct any membership intake-related activities during Monday, March 9, 2026 – Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Spring Break). All membership intake-related activities must take place on the main campus.

Any organization conducting membership intake activities must receive official authorization in writing from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life before membership intake activities commence. Please note, all students and organizations must follow University regulations. Failure to follow University regulations could result in violations that could potentially impact the student and the organization.

EXPECTATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING INTAKE:

1.The academic mission of the institution will be upheld and promoted to new members.
2.The membership activities will not interfere with academic endeavors or class schedules.
3.There is no membership cap for chapters, but documentation and an action plan must be submitted to OSE in order to have a larger line of more than 50 students for membership intake.
4.The selection of new members will be free of any form of mental and/or physical abuse and hazing.
5.Chapters will not engage in pre or post hazing activities.
6.Chapter advisors and advisory board will be present at all membership-related activities.
7.Chapters must complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
8.No membership activity includes the presence or consumption of alcohol.
9.Chapters must adhere to all University rules and regulations.

MIP GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBER:

1.Earned at least 30 credit hours at PVAMU. Transfer students must have earned 12 credit hours of the 30 hours required from PVAMU.
2.Must have at least a 2.800 cumulative GPA
3.30 community service hours are required by PVAMU for Spring 2026 MIP (must be completed during the 2025-2026 calendar years and be submitted on or before February 2, 2026). Please note, chapters may require additional hours as part of their application process.

• To submit community service hours, use the PV Paw Link portal (see directions below)

1. 1. Sign in to PV Paw Link (Click Here)
   2. Click on the circle icon (top right corner)
   3. Select “Experiences”
   4. Click on the “Add Experience” icon
   5. Select “Community Service”

4.A full-time student (12 or more credit hour load), currently enrolled.
5.Does NOT have any open student conduct cases.
6.Complete one (1) Greek Life Perspectives Course (CLICK HERE).

IGC/NPHC GENERAL MEMBER INFORMATION:

1.Maintain a 2.500 cumulative GPA
2.A full-time, currently enrolled student
3.Be in good standing with the PVAMU
4.Completed minimum fifteen (15) hours community service requirement for respective organizations.

GREEK LIFE PERSPECTIVES (GLP) WORKSHOP:

The Greek Life Perspectives (GLP) Workshop is required for all students who wish to participate in the membership intake at Prairie View A&M University. Students who have taken this course in the spring of 2025 will need to complete this course to be eligible for membership intake in the spring of 2026. Upon successful completion of this workshop, the student’s name will exist in the Fraternity and Sorority Life database, acknowledging that they have completed this requirement. Please follow the steps below to access the Greek Life Perspectives (GLP) Workshop.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

The chapters listed below will be eligible for Spring 2026 MIP; however, they may still choose not to or may become ineligible to conduct membership intake. Chapter eligibility does NOT guarantee that the chapter will participate in membership intake.

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated- Eta Gamma Chapter
• Epsilon Gamma Iota, Incorporated – Alpha Chapter
• Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. – Panther 3
• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated – Lambda Chapter
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated – Zeta Beta Chapter
• Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity – Delta Psi Chapter
• Kappa Pi Sigma Fraternity and Sorority, Incorporated – Alpha Chapter
• Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Incorporated – PVAMU Colony
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated – Delta Theta Chapter
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia of America Incorporated – Omicron Zeta Chapter
• Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity – Lambda Zeta Chapter
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated – Delta Alpha Chapter
• Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity – Epsilon Gamma Chapter
• Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Incorporated – Theta Epsilon Chapter
• Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority – Epsilon Psi Chapter
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Omega Gamma Chapter

(updated January 12, 2026)

NEW MEMBERS YARD SHOW:

The New Members Yard Show marks the official end of the membership intake process by showcasing new members to the campus community. Date is April 6, 2026, at 6 pm in the Panther Stadium.

NEW MEMBERS RETREAT:

May 1-2, 2026, held at Prairie View A&M University’s campus

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

30 community service hours are required by PVAMU for Spring 2026 MIP (must be completed during the 2025-2026 calendar years and submitted on or before February 2, 2026). Please note, chapters may require additional hours as part of their application process.

The university-recognized chapter advisor must be present throughout the duration of all membership intake-related activities. The chapter’s failure to abide with this directive and all other university guidelines, policies, and procedures can result in severe disciplinary action, including but not limited to expulsion from Prairie View A&M University.

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Justin T. Baker- Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator

Phone: 936-261-1349 | Email: jtbaker@pvamu.edu