Fraternity/Sorority Life at UCM
ABCs of Fraternity/Sorority Life
This session will focus on:
• A: About Fraternity/Sorority Life at UCM
• B: Becoming a member of a
Fraternity/Sorority at UCM
• C: Common Concerns/Questions Families
have of Fraternity/Sorority Life
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A: About UCM Fraternity/Sorority Life
• 27 National Chapters representing 3 National Governance Structures
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10 IFC Fraternities
8 NPC Sororities
9 NPHC Fraternities & Sororities
• Fall 2016 over 1350 Active Greek Students
• Housing
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8 NPC Sororities housed on campus in Panhellenic Hall
8 IFC Fraternities housed on campus in Fraternity Complex
2 IFC Fraternities housed off campus (housing not managed by University)
9 NPHC Chapters have Chapter rooms for meetings in South Todd Hall (no one
lives in the chapter rooms)
** Same Residence Hall Agreement Same Rate as other Residence Halls
(Fraternity Complex pays previous year rate due to community bathrooms)
A: About UCM Fraternity/Sorority
Life
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Academic Success:
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7 consecutive years the Fraternity/Sorority Life average GPA exceeded the University average GPA
Over 20 different scholarships available to Fraternity/Sorority Life members from alumni & friends of
community
Service & Philanthropy Work:
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Each group supports National philanthropic cause
Fraternity/Sorority community gives back locally as whole community
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Leadership:
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Involved in many clubs & organizations as leaders (Student Government, Academic areas, Student
Ambassadors, etc.)
Leadership roles within their chapter (officers, committee work, etc.)
Brotherhood/Sisterhood/Connections:
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25,000+ items donated locally
$20,000+ donated locally
1,000+ hours given locally
Active alumni network
Advisor support (multiple alumni advisors for each group)
Regional and National conferences and seminars
B: Becoming a Member
• All Chapters require 2.50 cumulative GPA
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If student has attempted 12 or more college credits it will be based on college GPA
If student has attempted 11 or less or NO college credits it will be based on high school GPA
• Governance Council Specifics
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NPHC (9 groups of the National Pan-Hellenic Council)
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IFC (10 groups of the Interfraternity Council)
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Intake usually in the spring as the student MUST have 12 or more UCM hours earned and at least
2.50 cumulative GPA from college. Interest meetings as well as programs and events to get to know
the groups
Year round recruitment. Students can join anytime after grade verification for eligibility. Students can
visit one or all 10 groups. IFC will sponsor events at start of Fall semester to help men learn about
the fraternities.
Panhellenic (8 groups of the National Panhellenic Council)
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Formal Recruitment Process: First Week of Fall (August 17-21, 2017).
Registration required and $50 fee - registration must be complete by August 16 at 8:00 AM. Fee
covers 2 meals, t-shirt, and computer fees.
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Day 1: Visit 4 groups (t-shirt and casual attire)
Day 2: Visit 4 groups (t-shirt and casual attire)
Day 3: Visit up to 5 groups (nicer casual attire)
Day 4: Visit up to 2 groups (Sunday best or attending a wedding attire)
Day 5: Bid Day (find out which group has invited students to join!
C: Common Concerns/Questions of
Families
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(See booklet and brochure for cost range)
First semester will be most expensive due to one time/lifetime National fees
Each group sets their own cost in partnership with National organization
Each group has payment plans and options to work with members
Students are encouraged to ask specific questions during recruitment
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(See webpage for University’s Hazing policy)
Hazing and inappropriate behavior is not tolerated
Chapters are disciplined for events and activities that are not appropriate
Chapters can lose their campus recognition for hazing violations
C: Common Concerns/Questions of
Families
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NO Chapter funds can be used to purchase alcohol
NO Chapter events involving alcohol can occur on chapter premises
Every group has policies and regulations for the National organization that must be followed
for events with alcohol
The local governance groups have additional expectations and procedures that must be
followed for events with alcohol.
MUST use third party licensed provider if having an event with alcohol
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Many of our Greek members also hold jobs on or off campus
Most meetings are in the evenings (Night class is excused from meetings)
Socials and Philanthropy events are on the weekend (not every weekend)
Time management skills are enhanced with involvement in Fraternity/Sorority Life