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It is essential that you have solid academic success at W&M. Each chapter has a GPA and enrollment status, and may also have a completed hour requirement for membership.

Whether you're very familiar with fraternities and sororities or have no knowledge at all, it's important to get to know the members and organizations, and for the members to get to know you. Use the semester to attend chapter events and interest meetings to find out which one is the best fit for you. You can learn about events and meetings through social media, Student Happenings, event calendars and flyers around campus. Just remember to be yourself.

Take some time to read various blogs, articles and books.

Giving back to the community is an important facet of the culturally based organizations. Chapters volunteer weekly, monthly and annually in the Williamsburg/Hampton Roads community. You can connect with other student volunteer organizations or the Office of Community Engagement for opportunities.

Many chapters require letters of recommendation for membership. The recommendation letters can come from mentors, employers, professors, as well as members from the organization. Be sure to remain in contact with people you know and develop key relationships with faculty and staff on campus.

Another requirement, in some chapters, is your current involvement on campus or in the community. Find an organization to join and be an active member by serving on a committee or in a leadership role.

All organizations require a new member fee. Depending on the organization, the fee can range from $250 to $3,000. Start saving now so you're prepared when the time comes. If you don’t join, at least you’ve saved the money!

These organizations will notify interested students of their membership intake timelines when that information is available for distribution. Be patient. Take your time.