Fraternity Experience Weekend

Friday, February 27 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Manhattan Campus

Fraternity Experience Weekend (FEW) is designed for men to connect with IFC fraternities at K-State and learn about the broader community. The two-day event will allow attending students to kickstart their fraternity recruitment process by meeting fraternity chapter leadership, touring fraternity houses, getting questions answered, and aiding in the process of finding which organization is the best fit for them.

All participants will receive chapter information, GPA and community reports, financial information and more. Parents and family are welcome to attend the information session and tabling on Friday evening as well as a parent panel and Q&A if you would like to join. No housing option will be offered and must be coordinated by the attendee.

Registration is open

Registration cost of $75 includes the attendees' meals, transportation, and all supplies needed for the duration of the event. Housing is not provided for students. Students are not permitted to stay in a fraternity house during Fraternity Experience Weekend. Local hotels and other lodging accommodations are suggested.

Registration before January 31st receives $10 early bird discount.

Refunds will not be available.

Schedule Overview

2026 Official Attendee Schedule

Friday, February 27th 6:00pm-9:15pm

Programming includes: Fraternity and Sorority Life Overview, Tabling and mingling with all fraternity chapter recruitment chairs and chapter leadership, Parent Info Meeting, Q&A, and touring ~4 chapter houses.

Check-in begins at 6:00 pm in the Business Building. Once you've checked in, our chapters will be tabling across the atrium of the Business Building for you to meet prior to the start of the event.

Check-in concludes at 7:00 pm where we'll meet in Business Building room 1088 for the Opening informational session and parent panel. Students will be excused for tours from this meeting.

Saturday, February 28th 8am-4:00pm

Programming includes: Breakfast, touring chapter houses, lunch, more tours of chapter houses, meeting with unhoused organizations, and more!

Breakfast for attendees (students) begins at 8 am in the Kramer Dining Complex. Students should enter through the doors under the skybridge. After breakfast, groups will leave for hours tours and return for lunch. During the lunch break, students will meet with our unhoused chapters followed by the last batch of tours.

All tours will conclude by 3:40 and students will be bused back to the Kramer Dining Center to be picked up or be excused to their cars. Students should all depart by 4pm when the event has officially concluded.

FAQs

Why should I attend FEW?

If you want an overview of what fraternities are like and why you may want to join, this event will allow you to meet men from across our community, learn about what their experience has been, and why they encourage others to join.

If you know that you're interested in joining a fraternity but don't know where to start, FEW will give you the big picture and a glimps into each organization. By meeting chapter leadership and touring facilities, you can create a strong base-line understanding of where to start and what fraternities you're most interested in.

If you're being recruited by one or more organizations already but want to learn more about the full community or what other options are available, you can do that a FEW while still pursuing the fraternities you're already interested in.

What does the registration fee cover?

Where do I stay Friday night?

You are responsible for booking your own housing accommodations at a local hotel or alternative arrangement. This may be the optimal choice for students whos parents/families are attending with them.

If you live near Manhattan,you may choose to commute for both Friday and Saturday's events.

Under no circumstances should an attendee be spending the night at a fraternity house. In any case, this is a completely dry weekend. No parties or drinking will be permitted for event attendees.

I'm a parent who won't be in attendance, what should I know?

Parents are not required to attend the event. Student attendees will gain knowledge regarding fraternity membership, cost, housing, and otherwise. They will also receive an informational booklet about our 21 organizations which they can review with you. If you have questions about the overall fraternity experience, feel free to send us an email. Questions about fraternity chapter specifics should be directed to them individually.

I (student) can't attend, what should I do?

Didn't find what you're looking for? If you have additional questions, call or email our office and we'd be happy to assist you.