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What is IFC?

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing board for the fraternities comprised of seven executive officers working 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 who strive for academic success, promote brotherhood, and develop humanitarian leaders in 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 the leaders of tomorrow by challenging them to excel and become the best version of themselves. The bond that is established between 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 made are unparalleled by 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 cannot nearly describe the value of the powerful brotherhood and support UCSB's fraternities create.

Academics

At UCSB, fraternity members pride themselves on being scholars first, with every chapter holding academics as a pillar of their 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 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 brother’s there to support you in becoming a better version of yourself.

Social Life

Fraternities at UCSB engage in a variety of social events each quarter guaranteed to enrich any student's collegiate experience.  Fraternities will typically host a mixer with each Panhellenic sorority in a given quarter, and many fraternities will also host events with various women's sports teams at the University.  Date functions are another favorite of the chapters, with events ranging from a dinner at the house, bowling, laser tag, harbor cruises, etc.  Another highlight of the quarter are 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.

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