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Recruitment
Spring 2025 Recruitment
Recruitment for the Spring 2025 semester will begin on (1/21/25). The process involves multiple events spanning the course of one to two weeks. The recruitment schedule can be found on our Instagram page @fijirutgers.
Fill out our Spring Rush Interest form now!
Contact our Spring 2025 Recruitment Chairs Nick Valente (516)-949-6510 and Michael Olszewski (732)-207-7207 for more information!
Selection Criteria
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Must be a full-time student (taking 12+ credits during the semester).
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Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
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Must attend at least two recruitment events.
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Must be at least a second semester freshman
Membership Expectations
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Attend weekly chapter meetings on Sundays.
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Active involvement in chapter events.
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Must achieve at least 10 hours of community service hours each semester.
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Must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
Financial Expectations
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New Members will pay a total of $750 during the pledging semester.
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Brothers pay $600 for dues after their pledging semester (as of Fall 2023).
National Hazing Policy
No chapter, colony, pledge, undergraduate or graduate brother shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission or approval by a person being hazed is not a defense. Hazing activities are defined as: Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievements.
National Alcohol/Drug Policy
1. The possession, sale, use, or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, or during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city, and institution of higher learning, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.
2. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. THE PURCHASE OR USE OF A BULK QUANTITY OF ALCOHOL (I.E. KEGS OR CASES) IS PROHIBITED.
3. OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation where alcohol is present, are prohibited. The number of guests in attendance at any event where alcohol is present shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) guests per member. A guest is defined as a person who is not a member of the host chapter. It is recommended that all guests be listed on a predetermined guest list.
4. No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under the legal drinking age).
5. The possession, sale, or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event, or at any event that any observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited.
6. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcoholic distributor or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present. This includes any event held in, at or on the property of a tavern as defined above for the purposes of fundraising of any kind. A chapter may rent or use a room or area in a tavern as defined above for an event held within the provisions of this policy, including the use of a third party vendor and guest list. A chapter may conduct or participate in an event with a charitable organization where alcohol is present if the event is held within the provisions of this policy and does not fundraise through the sale of alcohol or the sale of tickets (or otherwise) which can be exchanged for alcohol.
7. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups, or organizations.
8. All recruitment activities associated with any chapter will be DRY recruitment functions. No recruitment activities may be held at or in conjunction with an alcohol distributor or tavern as defined in this policy.
9. No member or pledge shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games." The definition of drinking games includes but is not limited to the consumption of shots of alcohol, liquor or alcoholic beverages, the practice of consuming shots equating to one’s age, “beer pong,” “century club,” “dares” or any other activity involving the consumption of alcohol which involves duress or encouragement related to the consumption of alcohol.
10. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge program, pledge activity, or ritual of the chapter. This includes, but is not limited to activities associated with “bid night,” “Big Brother – Little Brother / Pledge Father – Pledge Son” events or activities, “family” events or activities and initiation.