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The best approach for finding the right fraternity or sorority involves thorough research before and active engagement during the recruitment process. Most students typically join a fraternity or sorority in the second semester of their first year.

In the first semester, it’s important for students to attend recruitment events and get to know the members. During this time, your student should ask questions to help distinguish one chapter from another.

Key questions to consider include:

• What type of members is the chapter looking for?
• What values does the chapter uphold?
• Is the chapter officially recognized by the university? If not, why?
• What are the dues and fees?
• What does the New Member process involve?
• What is expected from chapter members?
• What kind of scholarship opportunities are available?
• What activities does the chapter participate in on campus?
• What is the time commitment?
• What service projects does the chapter organize?
• Does the chapter require members to live in the official house, and if so, for how long?
• How will being a member benefit me personally?

It’s essential for your student to gather as much information as possible about a chapter before making a decision. Recruitment events are an opportunity for both chapters and students to learn about one another. By asking insightful questions and observing the differences between chapters, your student will be able to make an informed choice on the best fit for them.

The new member period is an opportunity for growth and learning – discovering how the organization operates, exploring its history, understanding how to collaborate with the larger membership, and gaining insights into yourself.

The new member program, designed by the national fraternity or sorority, usually involves weekly meetings where new members learn this essential information. Other activities may include retreats, service projects, philanthropy fundraisers, educational seminars, and social events.

At the first new member meeting of the semester, the organization will provide your student with all the necessary information - including a calendar of events, contact details for student officers and alumni/ae advisors, a financial contract to sign, and a list of expectations for new members (which typically outlines the requirements for becoming a fully initiated member).

This information can—and should—be shared with parents. Additionally, your student should be able to direct you to both the national and local websites so you can begin to learn more about the organization they are joining.

Take the time to learn more about the Fraternity and Sorority community at 成人禁区. Ask questions about what the organizations offer and help your student make the best decision for themselves.

Once your student joins, continue to stay engaged and ask questions. Here are some suggestions to help ease your student’s transition into both university life and their new fraternity or sorority:

• Be supportive and positive about your student's choice of fraternity or sorority.
• Encourage them to participate in programs hosted by their chapter and the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs.
• Get to know the chapter president, new member educator, and chapter advisor, including their contact information.
• Inquire about the financial aspects of membership. If you’re providing financial support, you have the right to know. Expect the first few months to be more expensive, as many one-time fees are paid during the initial semester.
• Stay connected through phone calls, emails, and text messages.
• Attend Parent/Family weekend activities and any special events hosted by the chapter.
• Be prepared for lots of new t-shirts, photos, and accessories!
• Initiation is a significant milestone—celebrate this achievement with your student.
• Encourage your student to get involved with the university community and make use of its many resources.

Each fraternity or sorority chapter elects student officers to oversee the daily operations, with the support of alumni who serve as advisors. Additionally, each chapter reports to its inter/national organization, which provides guidance, support, and direction through both paid professional staff and regional volunteers.

成人禁区 University’s Office of Leadership Development and Campus Engagement (LDCE) employs professional staff members who offer advice and support to our fraternities and sororities. You can contact us at engagement@gannon.edu.

There are several people your student can speak with if they have problems or questions:

• Chapter Advisor and/or Campus Advisor (an adult advisor to the organization who is a member of the fraternity/sorority)
• Chapter President (the student elected by the organization for the semester/year to lead the membership)
• New Member Educator (the student elected to administer the new member program)
• Office of Leadership Development and Campus Engagement
  • Contact info (phone and email) for the Advisor, President and New Member Educator should be given to the new members at the first meeting of the new member program. This info can also be found on EngageU or by contacting our office (engagement@gannon.edu)

Nope! The only secret information is that which is learned at the official initiation ceremony held at the end of the new member education period. All other information should be easily obtainable by your student and shared with you.

In addition, most national fraternities/sororities include information for Parents/Families on their websites.

When in doubt, check with the Office of Leadership Development and Campus Engagement! 

At times, students may decide to leave their new fraternity or sorority. This could be due to challenges with the time commitment, financial concerns, or the feeling that they made the wrong choice in organizations. If a student decides to resign, they can do so by submitting a written resignation and having a conversation with the Chapter Advisor, Chapter President, or New Member Educator.

Some organizations conduct an "exit interview" to understand the reasons for the student's departure, while others may require the student to complete certain paperwork. Regardless, the student can leave the organization, but they should be aware that, in most cases, any money paid to the group is non-refundable. The organization will also likely ask for the return of items such as the new member manual or new member pin.