FAQs

Yes! We have transfer students in our community! If you are interested in learning more about how to join, then check out our Recruitment & Intake section.

All you need to do is directly contact the chapter! From there, they will let you know what they need from you.

Option 1: Explore Membership Policies

If your fraternity/sorority is not on campus, some of our organizations may be willing to consider you for membership. You will need to directly ask the organizations about their membership policies.

Option 2: Expansion

If you are not interested in trying to join another organization or cannot join another organization, expansion is an option. Please visit our expansion page to learn more about how to bring your organization to campus.

Chapter facilities are owned and operated independently from the institution. The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life does provide guidance that aligns with on-campus housing; however, each facility is led by a group of volunteers, alumni, or the national organization, not the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. Should you have any questions or concerns related to a facility, please contact the house corporation board. If you do not have their contact information, the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life can help you connect with someone.

No, Fraternity & Sorority Life does not coordinate a parents’ weekend. You will need to ask your student if their chapter hosts a weekend.

Here are some suggestions to help ease your student’s fraternity/sorority experience:

• Be happy and supportive of your student’s choice of fraternity/sorority
• Encourage them to attend programs sponsored by the chapter and the office.
• Know the name and contact information for the chapter president, new member educator, and chapter advisor
• Ask for details about the financial aspect of membership.
• Stay in touch with phone calls, emails, and text messages
• Encourage your student to be a part of the University community and to take advantage of its many resources.

A FSL Community Contribution Fee will be applied to those participating in Fraternity & Sorority Life each semester. It is $30 for those who joined before Spring 2025, and $45 for those who join in Fall 2025 or later. This funding supplements the funding provided by campus to employ the FSL Staff, cover operational expenses, and provide programming and education opportunities for fraternity and sorority members. There are two waivers available; one is an automatic waiver for students who are scholarship, Pell eligible, or recipients of the G.I. Bill. The other one is for students facing financial hardship and requires an application. Visit the Membership Expectations page to learn more.

Our office doesn’t control chapter dues. All questions regarding chapter dues should be directed to the organization.

Your student will likely not have the opportunity to live in a chapter facility as a first-year student.

Check in with your student and learn more about their experience with their new chapter. If things are going well, you should notice your student continues to feel more adjusted to college life, connected with their peers, and finding the support they need from the people around them. Unfortunately, there are students who don’t have this same experience. Notice changes in your student – behaviors, attitudes, etc. – and provide support and reach out to help. Our staff is available to talk with you or your student about their experience and connect them with campus resources.