Recognized VS. Unrecognized Greek Organizations

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT WHEN HE/SHE SAYS THEY ARE JOINING A GREEK ORGANIZATION:

  1. What are their letters?
  2. Are they recognized?
  3. Do you know what becoming a member entails?
  4. What made you want to join this specific organization?
  5. Have you checked out all organizations?
  6. What are you going to get out of joining this organization?
  7. Where does the dues money go?
  8. What is the difference between recognized organizations and unrecognized organizations?
  9. What do the brothers/sisters tell you about pledging/being a member? Does it match up with the information on this page?
  10. Do you believe this is going to be a valuable experience; to yourself and to the community?

10 THINGS TO TELL YOUR STUDENT BEFORE HE/SHE SAYS THEY ARE JOINING A GREEK ORGANIZATION:

  1. Choose a recognized organization if you are interested in being a part of Greek life.
  2. Go to all on-campus recognized Greek life recruitment events before you make your decision.
  3. Have a meeting with recognized Greek Life Advisor (Angie Eichler) and/or the IGC recruitment chairs before you make your decision.
  4. Get to know other students who want to join Greek life.
  5. Do not join if you are taking a lot of courses, or hard courses.
  6. Have a 2.5 or better before you join a Greek organization.
  7. Make a pros and cons list and give it to me before you join.
  8. Talk to some of your professors about how they feel about Greek life.
  9. Think carefully about the value of recognized vs. unrecognized organizations.
  10. Do it for yourself; not because anyone is telling you to do it.
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