Most SU fraternities and sororities practice deferred recruitment, which takes place in January, to give first-year students a chance to get settled, make friends and adjust academically before making a commitment to a Greek organization. As a result, only a small number first time students and any number of non-first time college students may join a fraternity or sorority during the fall semester. The beginning of each spring semester is a busier recruitment period for SU Greek organizations.