Interested in joining?
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Many Iowa State students choose to join a fraternity during the summer prior to their first semester at Iowa State. We encourage potential members to visit with our chapter’s recruitment chairmen during new student orientation to determine if joining Acacia is the right choice. The decision is not one to take lightly, as it can change your life. If you would like to schedule a visit to our house to learn more, simply contact our recruitment chairmen with the form below and they will arrange a time when you can come visit.
While a majority of our brothers join Acacia during the fall semester of their freshman year; about one third of our brothers join during subsequent semesters. At Acacia Fraternity, we believe that having the opportunity to share our brotherhood and the opportunities within Acacia are great and we encourage upperclassmen with an interest in joining a fraternity to visit with us about our Fraternity.
Typically, most of our freshmen class lives in house, but we do offer them the option of living in the Residence Halls. While we encourage as many members as we can fit to live in the chapter house, we are limited to our house’s capacity.
To learn more about joining Acacia, please contact our recruitment chairman below.
The Joining Process
Step 1: Contact our Recruitment Chairmen
The first step in joining Acacia is letting our recruitment chairmen know you’re interested! From there, our recruitment chairmen will guide you through deciding if you would like to join Acacia.
Step 2: Meet some of the brothers and visit the chapter house
Once you’ve contacted our recruitment chairmen, they will set up a time for you to see our chapter house and meet any of the brothers that are at the house when you visit.
Step 3: Deciding if you want to join Acacia
After visiting the house and meeting some of the brothers, you can make your decision to join if Acacia is a good fit for you.
Step 4: Signing a bid
After you have decided you want to join Acacia, our recruitment chairmen will meet you to have you sign a bid to join Acacia. From here, you will be an Acacian pledge and begin the pledging process to become an active member.
F.A.Q.
Does Acacia offer scholarships?
Yes! Please visit our scholarship page to see our GPA and in-house scholarships. For incoming freshmen, you may also apply for our leadership scholarship on the same page.
What is included in the chapter house suites?
Each suite in the chapter house has a capacity of either two or four men. Each man is provided with a bed, desk, dresser, and wardrobe. Additionally, each suite has its own private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and one or two sinks.
Does Acacia allow alcohol or illegal substances?
No. Acacia is a dry house, meaning we do not allow alcohol in the chapter house regardless of age.
Does hazing take place in Acacia?
No. Acacia does not tolerate any kind of hazing at a local or international level. Any member(s) taking part in hazing will face punishment up to explusion from the fraternity.
Where is the Acacia house located at Iowa State?
Our Chapter house is located at 138 Gray Avenue, Ames, IA 50014