Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is IVCF? InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is an evangelical and interdenominational campus ministry.

2. How large is InterVarsity? In Chapel Hill there are three undergraduate chapters that had 265 students involved with our ministry this year. Across the nation, we were active on more than 560 college campuses and had 34,000 active students and faculty.

3. How long has InterVarsity been around? InterVarsity was incorporated in 1941.

4. What does the name mean? InterVarsity actually comes from England where the term "varsity" referred to one's school. InterVarsity literally means "Inter-School" Christian Fellowship.

5. How do I get involved? Just come to any InterVarsity event. You are welcome to anything and everything. Come to our New Student Cookout the day before classes at 5:00 PM or the New Student Retreat in September. Also, feel free to email any of the people listed in this site.

6. Do I have to be a Christian? ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Even if you do not completely agree with what we believe, we encourage you to come and dialogue with us about your beliefs. Come and see what we have to say and we will listen to what you have to say...we promise! There are no qualifications for membership to IV, everyone from every walk of life is welcome.