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Full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 are strongly encouraged and welcome to participate in recruitment. Individual organizations may have a higher academic expectation for membership.

Information regarding how to join a fraternity or sorority is available on the Greek Life website.

Fraternity and sorority houses are owned and managed by the University. More information about the properties is available on the Greek Life website.

Living in a fraternity or sorority house is both a privilege and a meaingful part of the Greek experience. Members are expected to follow their respective national organization's expectations (as applicable), as well as abide by all residence life & housing policies, University policies, and local, state, and federal laws. Additionally, chapters with a national organization should adhere to the stricter policy, whether that be the University policy or the national organization's policy.

ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú is supportive of and expects residents of fraternity and sorority houses, as well as their visitors, to follow guidelines set forth by the National Panhellenic Conference for sorority houses and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) for fraternity houses. The National Panhellenic Conference expects alcohol-free and illegal substance-free chapter facilities. The NIC prohibits the presence of alcohol products above 15% ABV in any chapter facility or at any chapter event, except when served by a licensed third-party vendor. 

Each organization is expected to fill all residential beds in their respective chapter house. Chapter leadership is tasked to educate members on the Chapter Housing Agreement, which the chapter president agrees to and submits on behalf of the chapter.

When damage occurs in a sorority or fraternity house, every effort will be made to determine those responsible. The Office of Greek Life works with the chapter leadership to identify who is financially responsible. When those responsible for the damage cannot be identified, there is an option to prorate unassigned damage charges to all residents of the house or to the organization, with the chapter leadership making this decision. If the responsible parties are not able to be identified, the organization is encouraged to pay for damage that occurred during a chapter hosted function.

While not all fraternity and sorority housing options are ADA accessible, the University will and can make comparable housing available for students with disabilities. Contact the Office of Greek Life or the Office of Disability & Accommodations (ODA) for more information.

Fraternities and sororities are expected to have an on-campus financial account managed through the Business Office, except for organizations that have the option of an online financial management system monitored by their national headquarters.

Organizations with on-campus financial accounts can deposit and withdraw funds on a regular basis.

Request for payment or reimbursement must include approval from the chapter president and treasurer, as well as the chapter's advisor. The chapter advisor can be the faculty advisor or an alumni advisor who is a University employee. The dean of campus life and director of campus life can also approve vouchers on behalf of the organization.

A philanthropy event is an event hosted by a fraternity or sorority at which funds or resources are being raised for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or beneficiary that is not the host organization(s). Philanthropy events may also be hosted for charitable causes of significance to the hosting organization (i.e. supporting members experiencing loss or health concerns).

A fundraising event is defined as an event hosted by a fraternity or sorority in which funds are being raised to provide financial assistance to the host organization. An event that meets the definition of a fundraiser must undergo the fundraising registration process via the .

Fraternities and sororities are expected to plan events in accordance with the fundraising and philanthropy policy along with the University's fundraising and sales policy.

• Registration Process
• Hours of Events
• Size of Events
• Proof for Admission & Age Verification
• Supplying of Alcoholic Beverages
• Financial Consideration
• Specifications of BYOB Practice
• Enforcement
• Damage to Property

Registration Process

Fraternities planning on-campus social events at their chapter house must register and receive approval from the Office of Greek Life if the event is expected to have more non-members than members in attendance and/or if alcohol will be present. These events may not be co-sponsored with other groups, including, but not limited to, other fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, and recognized student organizations. To register an event, a completed event form with all required signatures must be submitted to the Office of Greek Life by 4:00 pm on the Monday prior to the event.

Organizations must refer and adhere to their national organization policies (if applicable) concerning the presence of alcohol in their chapter house.

Hours of Events

Social events may be registered on Friday and Saturday evenings during the academic semester when classes are in session between the hours of 10:00 pm and 2:00 am. 

Size of Events

Open parties are not permitted. Organizations must create a guest list and specify the number of invited attendees on the event registration form, along with the method used to extend invitations. Advertising social events on social media is strongly discouraged.

Proof for Admission & Age Verification

Only invited guests are permitted to attend social events. Security monitors listed on the event registration forms must assist  professional security personnel with obtaining guest names and signatures on the guest list upon arrival. All chapter-designated security monitors must be TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) trained through the Office of Greek Life.

ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú students are expected to produce a ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú ID upon entry. Non-student guests must arrive with a ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú student host and present a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or school-issued ID. Hosts are responsible for the conduct of their non-student guests.

For events where alcohol is present, security monitors will verify guests' age using official identification. Guests who are 21 or older shall be identified with a wristband, which the hosting organization is responsible for supplying. Individuals under 21 who attempt to bring alcohol will be turned away.

At the conclusion of the event, Campus Police will collect the guest list and submit it to the Office of Greek Life.

Supplying of Alcoholic Beverages

The host organization is responsible for monitoring compliance with University policy and their national organization policy.

Purchase of alcohol with organizational funds is prohibited. Guests who are of legal age and choose to consume alcohol may bring their own, provided it is done in accordance with the established guidelines. It is important to note that organizations must refer and adhere to their national organization's policies (if applicable) concerning the presence of alcohol in the chapter house.

Financial Consideration

Money, including donations, may not be collected from anyone attending the event. No items may be sold, entry fees charged, wristbands sold, or any other monetary transactions conducted in connection with the event.

Specifications of BYOB Practice

The BYOB practice is expected at events where alcohol is present. Only 12-ounce cans of beer, seltzers, ciders, and wine coolers are permitted. Attendees 21 or older may bring no more than a six-pack of the above permitted items to an event. The host organization is responsible for supplying non-alcoholic beverages and food, at no cost to guests, in a quantity appropriate to the number of guests present.

Upon arrival, guests of age who brought beverages should give the items to the identified TIPS trained fraternity bartender who will place them in a refrigerator or cooler. Guests who brought beverages may obtain one beverage at a time.

Enforcement

Campus Police will arrive approximately 20-30 minutes before the event begins, return at its conclusion, and conduct at least one routine check during the event. Upon arrival, Campus Police may ask to speak with chapter leadership. They will check to ensure that:

• the door is actively monitored
• a guest list is maintained and used for check-in
• an effective process for checking IDs is implemented
• attendees of legal drinking age are appropriately identified (i.e. wristbands), if alcohol is present
• non-alcoholic beverages and snack items are readily available
• a clear and effective system is in place to ensure compliance with University and national organization policies

If concerns arise during the event, such as failure to comply with the outlined expectations, Campus Police reserves the right to close the event. When feasible, Campus Police may first communicate the concern with chapter leadership. If leadership responds cooperatively and resolves the concern promptly, Campus Police may allow the event to remain open at their discretion.

Damage to Property

Damage to properties should be reported by chapter leadership to the Office of Greek Life as soon as possible. Organizations are encouraged to pay for damage that occurs during chapter hosted functions when the responsible parties are not able to be identified. More information regarding damage to chapter housing is available here.

• Registration Process
• Duration of Events
• Size of Events
• Transportation

Registration Process

Off Campus Events are chapter sponsored events, regardless of distance from campus and transportation needed, including but not limited to formals and date parties, member bonding, service & philanthropy, as well as retreats and conferences that could have an overnight component.

Off campus events must be registered with and approved by the Office of Greek Life. To register an event, the completed registration form with all required signatures and guest list must be submitted to the Office of Greek Life by 4:00 pm at least one week prior to the event.

Organization must refer and adhere to their national organization policies (if applicable) concerning the presence of alcohol.

Duration of Events

Off campus events may take place any day of the week. Overnight trips with alcohol are not permitted.

Size of Events

Members and non-members are permitted to attend. For events with guests, an individual member may not host more than two guests. Organizations must refer and adhere to their national organization policies (if applicable) and follow the stricter expectation. A guest list of all individuals attending should be included with the completed off campus registration form.

Transportation

Organizations may use the following transportation options, provided they are also permitted under their national organization policies:

• Hired Bus/Shuttle Company
• Rental and/or Personal Vehicles - Members and guests are not permitted to drive to events involving alcohol.
• Rideshare - In addition to a guest list, a rideshare plan must also be included. All rideshare vehicles should use the same arrival and departure location on campus. Specific members must be identified to coordinate the scheduling of the rideshare vehicles and other members and guests should be appropriately assigned to each vehicle based on vehicle capacity.
• Walking - Members and guests are permitted to walk to events in a close proximity to campus. Walking will not be considered for events involving alcohol.

Recognized student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, are accountable to the Student Organization Code of Conduct. Guidelines for sanctioning organizational policy violations can be found in the Sanctions section of the Student Organization Code of Conduct.

Individual members of organizations, as ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú students, are accountable to the Student Code of Conduct. In addition, organizations may hold individuals accountable for conduct through their respective standards process.