Families
Welcome to the Parents and Families page of our fraternity and sorority community! We understand that sending your student off to college is a significant milestone, and we want you to feel as connected and informed as possible about their Greek life experience. Our fraternities and sororities are more than just student organizations—they are vibrant communities that offer lifelong friendships, leadership development, and personal growth. We’re excited to share how our Greek life programs enrich their college experience and look forward to partnering with you in this important chapter of their lives.
Welcome to the Parents and Families page of our fraternity and sorority community! We understand that sending your student off to college is a significant milestone, and we want you to feel as connected and informed as possible about their Greek life experience. Our fraternities and sororities are more than just student organizations—they are vibrant communities that offer lifelong friendships, leadership development, and personal growth. We’re excited to share how our Greek life programs enrich their college experience and look forward to partnering with you in this important chapter of their lives.
Parent Related Events:
Sorority Recruitment Bid Day Livestream
- On bid day of formal sorority recruitment each fall, we host a livestream through our Facebook account which allows parents, family, and friends to share in the excitment from home.
Moms/Dads/Parents Weekend
- Most of our organizations will host a 'Dad's Weekend' in the Fall semester and a 'Mom's Weekend' in the Spring semester. This is an opportunity to meet your students friends and their parents and spend time in Manhattan. Dates for these events are set individually by each chapter and can be communicated from your student. Some organizations also host a 'Siblings Weekend'.
K-State Family Weekend
- Kansas State hosts family weekend each year, inviting all members of the K-State family (that's you) to Manhattan for the weekend to enjoy some football, tailgating, and trips to our favorite spots in Manhattan.
We encourage any parent who is looking to help strengthen their connection with their student in college to learn about how their fraternity or sorority values family, cares for your student while they are in Manhattan, and organizes yearly events tailored to treating YOU.
Information and Resources
While the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life promotes and
facilitates the recruitment process, once a student has become a member of an organization, their chapter is typically the best resources to answer your questions regarding housing specifics, requirements of membership, finances and dues, and upcoming events.
recruitment process, once a student has become a member of an organization, their chapter is typically the best resources to answer your questions regarding housing specifics, requirements of membership, finances and dues, and upcoming events.
Potential New Member Parents
Is your student thinking about joining a Fraternity or Sorority? Visit the recruitment pages to learn more about the process in general.
- Fraternity recruitment typically begins in the student's Spring semester of their Senior year of high school.
- Sorority recruitment registration opens on May 1st and typically takes place the week before school begins in the Fall of their freshman year of college. Recruitment is also open to sophomore students, transfer students, and in some circumstances juniors or seniors.
Visiting the K-State campus soon?
When registering for your visit with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, indicate that you are interested in learning about Fraternity and Sorority Life and we'll schedule an office visit for you to meet with a current student ambassador!