ΦΧΘPHI CHI THETAILLINOIS · ZETA GAMMA

FALL 2026 RUSH · ALL MAJORS WELCOME

Your next
chapter
starts here.

Bring your ambition. Bring your curiosity.
Find the people who bring out your best.

Explore recruitment

Come as you are.
Grow with us.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
URBANA–CHAMPAIGN

Fall 2026 · Rush PCT

Fall 2026 rush · Apply now

Complete the Fall 2026 application by Saturday, September 12, and explore the recruitment schedule to plan your next steps.

Apply for Fall 2026

A FEW FACES YOU MIGHT MEET

It starts with
a hello.

Come as you are.
We’ll meet you there.

Three PCT members beside the Phi Chi Theta welcome sign
COME SAY HI
PCT members sitting together at a recruitment event
PULL UP A CHAIR
Three PCT members in matching blue chapter shirts
MEET YOUR PEOPLE
Max Dodrill, Vice President of Membership
Max DodrillVice President of Membership · 2026

A WELCOME FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP TEAM

Different interests.
A place for you.

PCT brings together people with different passions and career goals. Our five internal groups, new member program, and Family Program offer ways to explore your interests with brothers who support you.

Max invites you to Information Night on Thursday, September 10, from 6:30–9 PM at Foellinger Auditorium. Meet the chapter and hear how PCT has shaped members’ time at Illinois.

PUT US ON YOUR CALENDAR

See you there?
We hope so.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Fall 2026

Start with Information Night. Bring your questions, meet the people, and see if PCT feels like your kind of place.

SEP10

Information Night

Meet the chapter and learn about PCT.

6:30–9 PM · Foellinger AuditoriumOpen event
SEP12

Meet the Bros

Get to know the people behind the letters.

10 AM–12 PM · Illini Union BallroomMeet the chapter
SEP12

Application Deadline

Submit your Fall 2026 rush application.

Saturday, September 12Apply now
SEP15

First Round

The first round of the recruitment process.

By assigned time slotInvitation only
SEP17

Social Stage

Spend more time getting to know the brothers.

7–9 PM · Siebel Center for DesignInvitation only
SEP18

Final Round

The final round of Fall 2026 recruitment.

By assigned time slot · Wohlers HallInvitation only

All times Central. First Round, Social Stage, and Final Round are invitation only. First Round location will be shared by the recruitment team.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE

Find your thing.
And your people.

01 GROW

Find your direction.

Explore investing, technology, marketing, consulting, and entrepreneurship through our five internal groups: IRIS, PCTech, DIGI, ICG, and PEN.

02 CONNECT

Find your people.

Your new member class and Family Program give you friends, mentors, and a smaller circle within a big chapter.

03 CONTRIBUTE

Find your impact.

Take on leadership, give back to Champaign-Urbana, and learn by doing alongside brothers who share your drive.

WONDERING ABOUT SOMETHING?

Good questions.
Honest answers.

Still curious about something?

Ask our membership team
Do I have to be a business major?

No. PCT welcomes students from every college at Illinois who have an interest in business and professional growth.

What do you look for in an applicant?

We look for passion, curiosity, ambition, and potential to grow. Your experiences matter, and so does your willingness to learn and contribute.

What if I can’t attend Information Night?

You can still interview. Email our membership team to arrange it. Attendance at Information Night is encouraged.

What is the new member experience like?

The 12-week new member process includes case competitions, chapter workshops, coffee chats with alumni and active members, and corporate networking. Service and brotherhood events, internal groups, and the Family Program help you build connections throughout the semester.

Can I rush again if I don’t receive a bid?

Absolutely. Many brothers rushed more than once before joining. We encourage you to come back and continue getting to know the chapter.

Can I join if I’m already in a social fraternity or sorority?

Yes. PCT combines brotherhood with professional development, and our chapter includes members who also participate in social Greek life.

Is financial support available?

A national scholarship is available to apply for after joining. Members can also work with the Vice President of Finance and the national office to discuss an affordable payment arrangement.

A FAMILIAR FACE BEFORE YOUR FIRST HELLO

Meet your future brothers.
A community across colleges, majors, and ambitions.Meet the chapter