The National Pan-Hellenic Council realizes that collegiate membership is the lifeline of each organization. With initiation comes a lifetime commitment.  The majority of each member's fraternal experience is as an alumni member.  Bringing new members into the fraternities and sororities is based upon the aspirant's possession of specific qualifications which vary from organization to organization. Individual chapters are guided by standards that promote the building of strong leaders and active chapters.
In 1990 the international presidents of the affiliate fraternities and sororities through unanimous agreement eliminated 'pledging' as a condition of membership in their respective organizations.   A membership intake process has been implemented within each NPHC member organization, a process that eliminates pledging as a requirement for initiation.   As such, there are to be no "pledges," and certainly no hazing as a requirement for membership into any of the NPHC organizations. Each affiliate organization implements the guidelines and details of its own membership intake process Any student who knows of any "pledging" activity should contact the office of Student Life & Development and the national fraternity or sorority headquarters immediately.
It is important that each interested student take the time to explore the history, aims and national programs of each organization to fully appreciate and understand the depth of Black Greek Letter Organizations.