The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute
General Information 
UIFI's main purpose is to inspire and educate the current generation of fraternity and sorority leaders to become dedicated, courageous, and principled builders of the future.
UIFI is the preeminent leadership development experience for fraternity and sorority members, and is an experience unlike any other. It is not a conference. It is not a workshop. It is a uniquely holistic journey that you share with other interfraternal brothers and sisters. A UIFI graduate not only learns important leadership lessons, but also reaches deep insides him/herself to find their true fraternal calling. He or she is changed forever.
Your journey will include discussions on purpose, courage, leadership, integrity, and vision. Your work will be done both in full-group sessions and in small discussion groups called “chapters.” You will interact with peers from all over North America and with mentors that work professionally in fraternity and sorority life.
You will learn skills, theories, principles, and methods. You will provide wisdom, experience, and enthusiasm. You need a willingness to change yourself, your chapter, and your Greek community. This is not an introductory experience – it is for those who are ready to realize the potential of themselves and their fraternity or sorority.
Why Attend UIFI? 
UIFI challenge you intellectually, emotionally, and physically. You will develop your leadership skills, teach you about resolving complex issues, grow your confidence, enhance your critical thinking ability, and build your courage. You will also increase your network of relationships that can help you reach your potential and attain your goals.
UIFI makes a difference. Consider these survey results from 2008 participants:
99% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they are a better leader because of UIFI.
99% agreed or strongly agreed that UIFI deepened their commitment to Greek life.
100% would recommend UIFI to a peer.
Participants rated strong growth in a variety of areas including:
My personal leadership ability
My personal courage
Ability to develop a vision
My personal commitment to integrity as a leader
My appreciation for myself
My personal commitment to leaving a legacy
My commitment to living my ritual
My appreciation for my own fraternity/sorority
My appreciation for Greek life
Curriculum 
UIFI is experiential. It will not feel like a classroom experience, or a simple retreat. It is complex and each day builds upon the one it follows. Equal time is devoted to written reflection, verbal discussions, active challenges, and personal introspection. There are times to think about the big picture, and times to think about issues on a smaller scale. There are times to be serious, and times to let it loose. There is also unstructured time to build natural connections with friends and mentors.
UIFI Curriculum Highlights:
DAY ONE
On the first day, steps are taken to build a strong learning community through activities and challenges. Trust is developed and relationships are forged. We begin to examine the future through the lens of courage.DAY TWO
The second day begins with an exploration of leadership and then the critical issues faced by groups that work together. Participants discuss how values, ethics, and integrity connect with leadership. The harsh realities of the current state of fraternity/sorority life are held up against the ideal visions our founders passed on to us.DAY THREE
The third day is a day about values, community, and Ritual. A longstanding UIFI tradition, “Into the Streets” kick-starts a morning devoted to the key tenets of service and philanthropy. Notions of “community” are established and the presence of Ritual in today’s fraternity/sorority is examined.DAY FOUR
Day four is about action and results. Participants create an “Action Plan ” which will be their guidepost as they enact change back on their campus. Time is spent in small group discussions, personal reflections, and one-on-one consultations with the session facilitators. The day concludes with a social event to celebrate the relationships and commitments that were established.DAY FIVE
The final day is about all of the days that follow UIFI. It is about graduating from the UIFI experience and looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
Attending UIFI 
All members of fraternal organizations (fraternities, sororities, multi-cultural fraternal groups, local groups) are eligible and encouraged to attend UIFI.
There are 8 sessions of UIFI to choose from. Each session only has a specific number of openings, so act fast to get the session you want. You should preference ALL sessions that you CAN attend. All sessions, except for one, are held on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana (one hour south of Indianapolis). There is also one session at UCLA in Los Angeles, California. This session is open to all, but preference will be given to those who live on the west coast.
Registration Process and Fees
The registration fee includes lodging and meals for the duration of the institute. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
INTERCHANGE MEMBERS
$435 if submitted before May 1, 2009
$495 if submitted after May 1, 2009
NONINTERCHANGE MEMBERS
$495
If you are not sure if your college/university is an Interchange Member, contact the NIC or check here.
Once your registration is processed, and your session is confirmed, your registration cannot be cancelled. However, it can be transferred to another individual up to 14 days before the session begins.
Register by completing the online form, or printing the form and mailing or faxing it to us. Payment can be made with credit card or check.
Session Dates
All sessions will be held at Indiana University – Bloomington unless otherwise noted.
· Session 1 – May 16- 20
· Session 2 – May 30 – June 3
· Session 3 - June 3 – 7
· Session 4 – June 10 – 14
· Session 5 – July 11 – 15 (West Coast Session – Los Angeles, CA)
· Session 6 – July 18 – 22
· Session 7 – July 22 – 26
· Session 8 – July 25 – 29
Travel details
Your confirmation letter will contain specific travel information for your particular session. Do not make any travel arrangements prior to receiving this letter.
Scholarships
Many fraternity and sorority (inter)national offices provide scholarships for their members to attend UIFI. This list will be updated as additional organizations announce the availability of scholarships. Even if your group is not listed below, you should still contact your headquarters to see if any funds are available.
| Alpha Chi Rho | Delta Sigma Phi | Phi Mu Delta |
| Alpha Epsilon Phi | Delta Tau Delta | Pi Beta Phi |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi | Delta Zeta | Sigma Alpha Epsilon |
| Alpha Kappa Lambda | Kappa Alpha Order | Sigma Phi Epsilon |
| Alpha Xi Delta | Kappa Alpha Theta | Sigma Sigma Sigma |
| Beta Theta Pi | Kappa Delta | Theta Chi |
| Chi Omega | Kappa Delta Rho | Theta Delta Chi |
| Chi Phi | Omega Delta Phi | Triangle |
| Delta Delta Delta | Phi Kappa Psi | Zeta Beta Tau |
| Delta Gamma | Phi Kappa Theta |
Substance Free Expectation
UIFI is a drug and alcohol free educational program and environment. All participants, regardless of age, are not to bring or use alcohol or drugs during the institute. There are no exceptions. Violation of this policy results in expulsion from the session at one's own expense.
Ready to Apply?
You can apply to UIFI 2009 online here .
North-American Interfraternity Conference
3901 West 86th Street Suite 390
Indianapolis IN 46268
FAX 317.872.1134 nic@nicindy.org