As an educated parent, consider asking the following questions before your child joins a fraternity or sorority:

• What is expected of fraternity/sorority members?

• How will membership affect my academics?

• What leadership opportunities are available to students as both new members and active members?

• Does the chapter perform hands-on community service? If so, how often?

• Does the fraternity or sorority require members to live in the facility (if housing is available)? If so, for how long?

• What are the expenses associated with membership? How does this vary as a new member?

• What type of member is the chapter looking for?

• What values does this organization promote?

• Is the organization officially recognized by the University? If not, why is this the case?

• What is the time commitment?

                                                I am not Greek, how can I learn more about it?
Websites to take a closer look at:

• www.montclair.edu/greekaffairs

• www.nicindy.org

• www.npcwomen.org

• www.nphchq.org

                     What are the safety risks associated with membership in a fraternity or sorority?

It can be perceived that fraternity or sorority membership may compromise a student's safety and well-being. At MSU, we are committed to having this not be the case. In order to be recognized by the University, all Greek organizations are required to follow fairly strict alcohol and risk management policies. The policies are in accordance with the state law of Florida, and are enforced by both MSU administrators and members of fraternities and sororities themselves. In addition, all organizations should have at least one alumni adviser and university faculty or staff advisor to assist and ensure that the chapter is promoting a safe environment for its members (both on and off campus.) Hazing is both against university policy as well as state law. Hazing as defined by MSU Gold Rule/ Code of Conduct is as follows.

           Hazing

• Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health and/or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating under registration with the University.

• Brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substances; or other forced elements; or other forced activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual.

• Any activity which could subject the individual to mental stress such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced contact which could result in embarrassment, or any other activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.

• Any activity, as described above, upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with a Montclair State University organization may be directly or indirectly conditioned, shall be presumed to be a “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such an activity notwithstanding.

The university has zero tolerance for hazing! Both chapters and individuals members sign off stating they understand these rules and regulations they will not partake in any form of hazing. If you or someone you know is aware of any violations against these regulations, please contact the Office of Student Conduct or Fraternity and Sorority Life staff immediately.