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What is IFC?
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing board for the fraternities, comprising seven executive officers who work in conjunction with the president of each member fraternity. Our goal is to lead the IFC fraternity community at UCSB to new heights, support members striving for academic success, promote brotherhood, and develop humanitarian leaders within our community.
Why Join a Fraternity?
Joining a fraternity means that you are becoming part of a family, a part of something larger than yourself, and you will have a huge support system not only throughout your time at UCSB, but for the rest of your life. Although it may seem daunting, fraternities have so much to offer. Fraternity membership encourages the values of loyalty, scholarship, and service. Creating a foundation of leadership and responsibility that helps members succeed. Fraternities develop their members into tomorrow's leaders by challenging them to excel and become the best versions of themselves. The bond established among members of a fraternity will last throughout life.
Brotherhood
The core of every single fraternity at UCSB is the bond of brotherhood. With members from all over the state, country, and world, as well as from just about every major on campus, finding lifelong brotherhood and friendship in all members is what truly makes a fraternity experience so powerful. With countless events every quarter, the social interactions and memories are unparalleled by those of any other organization on campus. Some examples of brotherhood events include deep-sea fishing, golfing, paintball, hiking, camping trips, ski trips, movie nights, volleyball tournaments, and many more. Words can hardly describe the value of the powerful brotherhood and support that UCSB's fraternities foster.
Academics
At UCSB, fraternity members pride themselves on being scholars first, with every chapter making academics a pillar of its philosophy. Chapters reserve study rooms, organize library hours, and coordinate study groups to give their members the biggest opportunity for success. Being around academically motivated, intelligent, and hard-working members fosters a culture where academics are a priority. This is highlighted by the fraternity and sorority GPA, which is consistently higher than the UCSB average GPA.
Leadership
Joining a fraternity at UCSB provides you with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Through engagement in community service, networking with alumni, and navigating conflicts, members develop crucial leadership skills such as teamwork, communication, and accountability. The fraternity environment cultivates a space for personal growth, allowing you to refine your leadership abilities with your brothers there to support you in becoming a better version of yourself.
Social Life
Fraternities at UCSB host a variety of social events each quarter, guaranteed to enrich any student's collegiate experience. Fraternities typically host a mixer with each Panhellenic sorority each quarter, and many also host events with various women's sports teams at the University. Date functions are another favorite among the chapters, with events ranging from dinners at the house to bowling, laser tag, and harbor cruises. Another highlight of the quarter is formals, where a fraternity hosts a fun-packed weekend at a destination such as Vegas, Palm Springs, or Big Bear. With plenty of other events such as barbecues, philanthropic sports tournaments, beach days, and more, there is always something for everyone to do.
2026 Fall Recruitment Sign Up Opens July 1st
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