Fraternity & Sorority Life Policy Handbook

Effective Date: 08/01/2018
Updated: 08/04/2025

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This Fraternity and Sorority Life Policy Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for all fraternity and sorority members, chapter advisors, and university staff involved in supporting the fraternity and sorority community. It outlines the policies, procedures, and expectations that govern our fraternities, sororities, and their members. As members of this community, we are committed to upholding the values of our university and promoting a safe, inclusive, and enriching experience for everyone involved. To see this full policy, please click here. 

INTRODUCTION

• The Office of Student Involvement strives to encourage the intellectual, social, recreational, and  moral development of individual students and student groups. The office provides activities, programs, services, and resources that facilitate education and entertainment. The Office of Student Involvement and the Hanse Student Center provide the environment and opportunity for formal associations and interactions among the university community. The office is designed to stimulate an interchange of ideas, activities, and opinions; to develop an appreciation of our diverse viewpoints; and contribute to an enjoyable campus environment. 

• The Office of Student Involvement provides opportunities for students in fraternities and sororities to grow and develop through active participation in their organizations. Through advising and programming, we seek to ensure that all members have a safe undergraduate experience of high quality that reinforces the founding principles of fraternities and sororities: scholarship, community, service, leadership, campus and community involvement. 

• Once a member, students will find many opportunities for growth as young adults in fraternities and sororities. Through positions of leadership in the chapter, participation in service projects, and raising funds for philanthropic charities, fraternities and sororities provide students with opportunities to learn life skills and make a difference in the community.

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POLICY STATEMENTS

• The Division of Student Affairs is committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse and qualified student body, and to providing services that enhance their personal development and contribute to the fulfillment of their goals. The following procedures contribute to the implementation of this policy. 

• Illinois Wesleyan desires to continue its healthy working relationships with the fraternity and sorority community and all of its member organizations. By maintaining a clear set of guidelines for the registration and recognition of those groups, the university will keep open those existing channels of communication and support.

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DEFINITIONS

• Office of Student Involvement: The Office of Student Involvement is part of the Division of Student Affairs and provides education, programming, support and assistance with the discipline process for the activities of each of the individual fraternities and sororities and their membership. The Office of Student Involvement serves as liaison to Illinois Wesleyan and Bloomington in affairs affecting the fraternity and sorority community.

• Fraternities and Sororities: Fraternities are either college’s men’s organizations, a college women’s organization, or a college group open to people of any gender identity. A women’s sorority is an organization of college women. Both fraternities and sororities encourage scholarship among members, social interaction, leadership and friendship. They also participate in university-wide events, and contribute to community service projects.

• Fraternity and Sorority Governing Councils: These bodies are representative councils of member fraternities and/or sororities. Each council is housed within and supervised by the Office of Student Involvement. All social fraternities and sororities are required to maintain membership in their appropriate governing council. Illinois Wesleyan currently supports Fraternity and Sorority Governing Councils as listed below.

• Interfraternity Council (IFC), 1934 . The IFC is the governing body for fraternities, primarily fraternities associated with the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Included among its main responsibilities are promoting membership recruitment in the spring and fall and providing programming for its member fraternities.

• College Panhellenic Council (CPH), 1910. The CPH is the governing body for all sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). It serves as coordinator and sponsor of various educational and social programs and membership recruitment activities, and promotes cooperation among its member sororities.
• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): NPHC is an umbrella organization representing the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities; commonly referred to as the Divine Nine or D9. We currently only have one member organization from this council active on the IWU campus, so we do not have a council at this time. 

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MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS

Membership in a fraternity or sorority at Illinois Wesleyan includes, but is not limited to the following:

New Member, Associate, or Candidate: A student is considered a new member, associate, or candidate if they are involved in any of the following activities:

1. Has been offered and accepted a bid (invitation to join).
2. Is fulfilling academic requirements within the organization.
3. Has an open invitation to all chapter events (social functions, service events, etc.)
4. Can be found on the chapter roster.
5. Attends chapter meetings.
6. Studies fraternity/sorority information.
7. Is assessed fees by the local and/or inter/national organization.
8. Wears or buys paraphernalia associated with the fraternity/sorority.
9. Participates in university events/activities such as RSO Fair, Homecoming/Family Weekend, or social and educational events with the fraternity/sorority community.
10. Participates in service activities with the organization.

Active, Initiate, or Member: A student is considered an active member if they are involved in any of the following activities:

1. Has completed the associate/new member education program, or the membership intake process and has been introduced to the ritual of the organization through initiation or other means.
2. Is fulfilling academic requirements within the organization.
3. May attend all chapter events (social functions, service events, etc.)
4. Can be found on the chapter roster.
5. Is assessed regular dues to the local and/or inter/national organization.
6. Attends chapter meetings.
7. Has a vote in chapter business.
8. May hold an office or committee chair in the organization.
9. May be an official representative of the organization.
10. Participates in the education and training of the new members, associates, or candidates for membership.
11. Participates in university events/activities such as intramurals, Homecoming, or Greek Weekend with the fraternity/sorority.

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STATEMENT ON HAZING

Illinois Wesleyan University prohibits hazing. Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate, and can happen on or off campus. 

Violations of the University Hazing Policy are considered serious offenses. Groups or individuals found responsible for hazing may result in sanctions of suspension or expulsion of the individual or organization from the university. 

There is a wide range of behaviors that fit the definition of hazing, and can take many forms. For this reason, it can often go unrecognized and unreported. Violations may occur with such activities that include but are not limited to the following. 

Violations for Hazing at Illinois Wesleyan University: 

1. Forced use of or consumption of alcohol/illicit drugs, as well as liquid, food, drinks, or other substances.
2. Any physical/psychological abuse expected of or inflicted upon another, including paddling, tattooing, branding, lineups, berating, verbal abuse, threats, name calling, or any morally degrading/humiliating games or activities.
3. Servitude or placing another in a position of servitude, including requiring, encouraging, or expecting a new member to do the tasks of or to do tasks for, an experienced/initiated member, or to address members with honorary or formal titles. 
4. Creation of excessive fatigue, sleep deprivation, or interference with scholastic activities, including late night work sessions, meetings, or sleepovers.
5. Any other inappropriate activities which are not consistent with the institutional mission and governing policies. 

For guidance on initiation practices, please view our Guidelines for Initiation Document. 

For specific information on Hazing, please view our Registered Student Organization Handbook. 

Campus community members are expected to report a practice or action believed to be hazing to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students immediately. The Dean of Students Office will initiate a formal investigation and grievance procedure once the action is reported. 

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EVENT/ACTIVITY DEFINITION

An event will be considered a chapter-sponsored event activity under any one or more of the following conditions, but are not limited to: 

1. The organization has a financial commitment to the event.
2. Officers and/or members of the organization have spent time in an organization meeting planning or preparing for the event.
3. The organization has provided representatives of the organization to facilitate the planning, preparation and/or implementation of the event.
4. The event is advertised and the advertisement makes any mention of the fraternity or sorority.
5. The chapter creates or causes to be created any promotional materials for the activity, including sale of tickets or promotional items which mention the activity.
6. Transportation to the activity is provided by the chapter.
7. The chapter provides maps, information, invitations or tickets to the activity for its members and/or guests.
8. The activity is listed on the chapter's calendar of events, social media, or agenda/minutes of meeting.
9. Any reasonable observer would associate the event with the chapter. Remember, most inter/national organizations do not use a precise number or percentage of members to determine if an event is a chapter event.

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PROCEDURES FOR GOVERNING COUNCIL MANAGEMENT

The Office of Student Involvement will provide education, counseling, programming support and administration for the activities of the Governing Councils including the IFC and CPH (and NPHC Organization), and the individual student leaders of these councils. Illinois Wesleyan University will provide office and meeting space, administrative supplies and equipment, and administrative guidance and support, as available. The Governing Councils shall be recognized as Registered Student Organizations, and will receive all of the responsibilities and privileges included with that designation. Each Governing Council shall maintain an approved Constitution & Bylaws, which must be submitted each time they are changed to the Office of Student Involvement.

Officers of the Governing Councils should be elected representatives of the students they govern. The Assistant/Director of Student Involvement shall actively monitor their conduct related to their official duties, and may recommend to remove any officer for violations of university code of conduct, misappropriation of council funds, failure to maintain minimum academic standards, failure to execute stated duties in their constitution, failure to attend the one-on-one with their advisor, or severe violations of accepted ethical standards only after a Performance Improvement Plan has been attempted.

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PROCEDURES FOR INTER/NATIONAL FRATERNITY/SORORITY EXPANSION/EXTENSION

Before a new fraternity/sorority interest group will be recognized by Illinois Wesleyan University, the inter/national organization must sign an establishment agreement with the university that outlines the guidelines, expectations, and requirements for starting a new fraternity/sorority at Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Any students or student interest groups seeking a charter with a(n) inter/national fraternity/sorority must first obtain written approval from the university. In assessing a request for establishment/extension, the university, through the Office of Student Involvement will follow the establishment/extension procedures outlined in the appropriate council’s constitution and bylaws.

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FRATERNITY & SORORITY RECOGNITION

The recognition of each fraternity or sorority at Illinois Wesleyan must be maintained through the organization’s adherence to all policies and procedures further outlined in this handbook and all other related governing documents and policies maintained by the university, including but not limited to the Student Code of Conduct, the Registered Student Organization Handbook, and the appropriate Governing Council Constitution & Bylaws.

Illinois Wesleyan may suspend or remove the recognition of any fraternity or sorority as necessary. Suspension or removal of recognition shall mean the loss of all rights and privileges further explained in this handbook. Illinois Wesleyan may suspend certain privileges of recognized fraternities or sororities as necessary and appropriate.

• Membership in a Governing Council: All social fraternities and sororities are required to apply for, obtain, and retain membership in a recognized Governing Council. Membership in a Governing Council requires that the organization be in compliance with all rules. (For the purpose of our one NPHC organization, they do not need to join a governing council, until we have more than one organization chartered and active on our campus. However, the organization is still required to follow all policies and procedures outlined in this document). 

• Auxiliary Organizations: Illinois Wesleyan does not allow and will not recognize auxiliary (little sister/brother) organizations. Recognized fraternities and sororities are prohibited from recruiting new members for, continuing support of, and recognizing auxiliary organizations. 

• New Member Period: The new member/membership intake program for all chapters must adhere to the policies outlined by the organization's inter/national headquarters. Fraternities and sororities must provide the Office of Student Involvement with following information PRIOR to the beginning of a new member class:

1. 1. The beginning date of the new member program or date the students are in process.
   2. Length of their new member education program.
   3. Summary of activities involved in their new member education program, which should include, but not be limited to:
      1. Formal pledging ceremonies.
      2. Regular occurring new member classes, meetings, etc.
      3. Any new member specific activities such as big/little night, retreats, etc.
      4. The dates of the week specified as Initiation Week.
      5. The firm, ending date of the new member program (initiation date) or date students will end the process.
   4. The chapter must also provide the Assistant/Director of Student Involvement with the names of any new members who are not initiated.
   5. The following policies must also be followed:
      1. All new members/pledges should NOT be required to reside at the chapter facility at any point during the week.
      2. All new members/pledges should NOT be required to turn over their keys, cell phones, or other personal possessions.
      3. All new members/pledges should NOT be required to modify their normal routines other than attending actual ritual ceremonies. A ritual ceremony is defined as a ceremony that is pre-printed in the most recent edition of the ritual book provided by your inter/national Headquarters.
      4. Unless during an actual ritual ceremony, there should be NO point in which a new member/pledge is restricted from speaking to others. During actual ceremonies, the use of cell phones may be limited due to secrecy, but outside of ritual ceremonies no new member/pledge should be restricted from using their devices.
      5. Activities should end no later than midnight (12:00 a.m.)

This list is not all inclusive meaning there may be other activities that should NOT be done such as paddling, consuming alcohol, etc. If you are curious as to the specific policies regarding the initiation rituals and hazing, please contact your IHQ for a complete break-down of your organization’s policies.

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PRIVILEGES OF RECOGNIZED FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES

• Recruitment/Intake: Recognized fraternities and sororities shall have the privilege of recruiting new members from the Illinois Wesleyan student body, whether through the times established by the Governing Council or on their own, either on the Illinois Wesleyan campus or elsewhere, provided that they adhere to all university policies and policies of the governing body to which they belong. Functions sponsored by the organization or any person acting on behalf of the organization for the purpose of recruitment shall be free of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances. The use of intimidation by either secluding the person being recruited or using inaccurate information to persuade a person to accept membership shall be prohibited.

• Membership Eligibility: The Office of Student Involvement shall verify the academic eligibility of all students before extending an invitation of membership. At the time of acceptance, each new member must complete the online Membership Reporting Form within 72 hours. Recognized fraternities and sororities may offer student membership only to students enrolled as full-time, a minimum of three (3) course units who are in good academic standing with Illinois Wesleyan. Students who are on academic probation, who have been conditionally admitted to Illinois Wesleyan, or who are early admit students concurrently enrolled in a high school, are not eligible for membership. Recognized fraternities and sororities may offer special membership to a local citizen or Illinois Wesleyan faculty/staff member who has made a significant contribution to the organization

• Fundraising: Recognized fraternities and sororities may raise funds on and off the campus of Illinois Wesleyan. Whether raising funds on or off campus, they must follow all solicitation, posting and reservation policies as outlined in the appropriate documents.

• Utilization of Campus Facilities: Recognized fraternities and sororities will have the privilege of utilizing university facilities for meetings, functions, programs, and other appropriate activities provided that proper reservation forms are completed through the facility management and that all policies of facility use are followed. Failure to comply with facility use guidelines may restrict an organization from future use of that and other related facilities.

• University Sponsored Activities and Programs: Recognized fraternities and sororities will have the privilege of participating as a group, or in collaboration with other groups, in all university sponsored activities and programs. Good behavior and proper conduct will be expected at all times during these activities and the organization will be responsible for monitoring its members in attendance.

• Social Activities/Parties: Recognized fraternities and sororities will have the privilege of sponsoring and hosting social functions, parties and other similar events. Social activities, parties and similar events must comply with the risk management guidelines specified by the organization's inter/national governing board and the Governing Council to which they belong.

1. The possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages or other drugs must be consistent with any and all applicable laws, ordinances or rules of the state, county, city, and university. The sponsoring organization(s) will be held accountable for the actions of all members, new members, alumni and/or guests to any social function, party or similar event. 
2. All social events must be registered with the Office of Student Involvement as stipulated in the Social Event Registration policies.

• Office of Student Involvement: The Office of Student Involvement will provide an official chapter mailbox to each recognized fraternity and sorority which should be checked at least once per week by an official of the organization for important university and university-related correspondence. The Office of Student Involvement will make its staff available to all recognized fraternities and sororities and their individual officers and members for educational programming, officer transition, goal-setting and development, recruitment, alumni relations, volunteer services planning and personal, confidential counseling. The Office of Student Involvement will provide manuals, handouts, videos, and computer-assisted program support as materials and equipment become available to all recognized fraternities and sororities.

• Fraternity Housing: Illinois Wesleyan currently offers group housing in University-owned facilities. In order to be eligible for housing in these facilities, a fraternity must maintain recognition with the University.

• Sorority Housing: Illinois Wesleyan currently only offers University-owned facilities for Kappa Delta. Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Sigma Kappa offer housing through privately-owned chapter houses. The University currently acknowledges these as approved University housing. In order to maintain this housing status, a sorority must maintain recognition with the University and follow all university policies and procedures. 

• Philanthropic events, educational speakers, and similar programs: Recognized fraternities and sororities will have the privilege of sponsoring and hosting philanthropic events, educational speakers and similar programs on the campus provided that all appropriate reservations have been completed and confirmed, necessary security has been arranged and is paid for by the organization. If chapters would like assistance in promoting these events, the Office of Student Involvement should be notified thirty (30) days in advance of the planned activity.

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PROCEDURES FOR FRATERNITY & SORORITY REGISTRATION

All recognized fraternities and sororities at Illinois Wesleyan University must update chapter information with the Office of Student Involvement on an annual basis and/or at the end of every semester of officer transition. Additionally, if there are officer transitions before these processes, chapters must update the Office of Student Involvement within 3 days of the change of officers. Fraternities and sororities must also complete the annual Registered Student Organization registration process each year.

• Chapter Information Updates: Fraternities and sororities will provide all information requested concerning the officers and advisors of the organization, and general chapter information using the forms provided by the Office of Student Involvement. It is the responsibility of fraternities and sororities to complete the Chapter Officer Update Form each semester.
• Membership Rosters: Chapters are required and responsible for submitting their rosters to the Office of Student Involvement within 7 business days of any changes to the roster. This includes any members who may withdraw, be removed, move to a special status, go inactive in your chapter, or graduate. 
  • When your chapter does intake/recruitment, it is required that you add them to the roster and leave them as a(n) “associate” or “new member” until the end of the semester, even if they have been initiated before the end of the semester, for reporting purposes. 
    • Once the Office of Student Involvement has given your chapter the approval, you may move these members to “initiated” or “active” with the roster update form. 
  • Changes that do not count and will not be accepted: removal of a member from the roster due to poor grades, and not wanting it to affect your grade report. 
  • For the purpose of reporting, all rosters will be finalized by October 15th during the fall semester and by March 15th during the spring semester. After these dates, you may still make changes, but they will not be reflected on your grade report or roster, until the next semester begins. This is due to the fact that the members were in your chapter for at least half of the semester. Exceptions to this rule will be withdrawing from the university, or from the overall chapter (with proof from IHQ). 
  • Initial rosters are due to the Office of Student Involvement by the second week of school each semester. This means removing anyone who graduated the previous semester, or any other updates. The Director of Student Involvement will send all chapters the current copy of your chapters roster that is on file by  the first day of classes. It is imperative that you make sure this is correct, and matches your inter/national organization roster. 
• Anti-Hazing Agreement: All members of fraternities and sororities are required to file a signed statement of their understanding of the Illinois Wesleyan and State of Illinois Laws regarding hazing each semester. Chapter officers must read the statement to the entire chapter each semester and retain a copy for record-keeping and future programming. 
• New Member Education Program: Fraternities and sororities are required to submit a copy of their most current new member education program or membership intake procedures as part of the annual update. Both the mandatory program materials of the inter/national organization and any locally developed support documents are required. The Office of Student Involvement will provide reference materials and personal guidance to any chapter officer working to update or revise the chapter's new member education program. 
  • If no significant changes have occurred since the last submission, chapters may indicate this in writing and avoid sending another copy. 
  • Chapters are responsible for submitting updated programs that contain any changes which are created between the annual submission period. 
  • New member education programs must be congruent with Illinois Wesleyan's core values and educational mission. 
• Chapter Constitution & Bylaws: Fraternities and sororities are required to submit a copy of their most current chapter bylaws each year as part of the annual update. If no changes have occurred since the last submission, chapters may indicate this in writing and avoid sending another copy. Chapters are responsible for submitting updated bylaws that contain any changes which are created between the annual submission period. The Office of Student Involvement will provide reference materials and personal guidance to any chapter officer working to update or revise the chapter's bylaws. Note: This information is confidential and will not be shared with other fraternities and sororities.

• Health & Safety Program: Fraternities and sororities are required to submit a copy of their most current risk management program each year within the annual update. Both the mandatory policy statements of the inter/national organization and any locally developed support documents are required. 

• • If no changes have occurred since the last submission, chapters may indicate this in writing and avoid sending another copy. 
  • Chapters are responsible for submitting updated risk management programs which are created between the annual submission periods. 
  • The Office of Student Involvement will provide reference materials and personal guidance to any chapter officer working to update or revise the chapter's risk management program. 
  • Fraternities and sororities will be held accountable to all federal, state and local laws, the policies to which they subscribe and to those mandated by their inter/national organization, their Governing Council and the university. 
  • The Director/Assistant Director of Student Involvement will be familiar with all relevant policies and work with advisors, headquarters and chapter officers to ensure compliance.
• Academic Program: Fraternities and sororities are required to submit a copy of their most current academic program each year as part of the annual update. If no changes have occurred since the last submission, chapters may indicate this in writing and avoid sending another copy. Chapters are responsible for submitting updated academic programs which are created between the annual submission period. The Office of Student Involvement will provide reference materials and personal guidance to any chapter officer working to update or revise the chapter's academic program. Fraternities and sororities are expected to provide support and guidance to their membership for the enhancement of academic achievement, and are expected not to interfere with the ability of the individual student to pursue a successful collegiate matriculation. The Director of Student Involvement will work with advisors, headquarters and chapter officers to ensure high standards in academic achievement.
• Other Reports: Other items may be requested from fraternities and sororities by the Office of Student Involvement for programming or educational needs, such as a Chapter Events Calendar, an Alumni Relations Program, a Grade Release Form, or reports of New Members who were pledged or associated through open recruitment.

Chapters which have not submitted the minimum reports due by the specified deadline will accumulate a fine of $10 per day until the necessary paper-work is submitted, will have all facility reservations placed on hold, and will be removed from the list of Registered Fraternities & Sororities eligible to participate in university sponsored programs.  All fees and fines must be paid in full before the fraternity & sorority registration process is complete.

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ROSTER RULES

• At the beginning of each semester you will be given your chapter roster to review. Updates to the roster will be due to the Office of Student Involvement by the second Friday after classes begin.

• The Office of Student Involvement tracks the academic, recruitment, and retention rates for each fraternity and sorority affiliated with the Office of Student Involvement. Such statistics are available for the previous semester at/or near the beginning of the next semester for your records.

• All members will stay on your roster throughout their collegiate career with the exception of those who disaffiliate, depledge, or take early alumni status. Chapter officers should complete a Roster Removal Form online within 72 hours of a member leaving the chapter.

• Any time you must add a member, either new member or affiliate, including transfer students, the individual must submit a Membership Reporting Form online. Membership Reporting Forms for new members are due within 72 hours of acceptance of a bid . A complete new member roster is due one week after completion of formal recruitment/membership intake or from the date of your new member induction ceremony if during an open recruitment period.

• Fraternity & Sorority Membership Forms for continuous open bidding (COB) are due within 72 hours of bid acceptance. Note: Panhellenic women will also need to complete the required COB Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA).

• All rosters will be finalized by October 15th during the fall semester and by March 15th during the spring semester. After these dates, you may still make changes, but they will not be reflected on your grade report or roster, until the next semester begins. This is due to the fact that the members were in your chapter for at least half of the semester. Exceptions to this rule will be withdrawing from the university, or from the overall chapter (with proof from IHQ). 

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SOCIAL EVENT PLANNING & HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Social Event Registration: All fraternities & sororities at Illinois Wesleyan University are required to complete a Social Event Registration Form for their on & off-campus social functions with alcohol present with the Office of Student Involvement. This is to help chapters prepare for a healthy and safe event and support adherence to both University and (inter)national risk management policies. A copy of the completed event registration will be given to the sponsoring chapter leadership, its chapter advisor, Office of Campus Safety and the Dean of Students Office. Events should be registered as outlined below: 

1. For events with alcohol and held on campus at least five (5) days prior to the date of the event.
2. For events with alcohol and held off campus at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the event.
3. Any events registered less than the appropriate number days in advance will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
4. All chapters will be required to do a pre-event consultation with the Director or Assistant Director of Student Involvement prior to event occurrence. Staff will reach out post-registration to set-up a time to discuss the event, as needed.
5. For events involving alcohol, final guest lists are due 24 hours prior to the event. For events occurring over the weekend, lists are due by Friday at noon before the event to allow for review.

• Co-Sponsored Events: For any events [swaps/mixers/exchanges] that are hosted by 2 or more organizations (IWU chapters co-sponsoring with other IWU chapters, ISU chapters, organizations, etc.), each chapter should complete the Social Event Registration Form.

• Hosting in On-Campus Facilities: Chapters are able to host social functions in on-campus facilities as long as they adhere to all campus policies. Any food or beverage at the event must be catered through Sodexo Dining Services. Reservations for facility use must be made through the 25Live reservation system. All applicable policies and guidelines for facility usage established by IWU as well as any fire code capacities set by the University should be followed.

• Off-Campus & Third Party Vendors: For all off-campus events involving alcohol, chapters must hire external security to assist in managing the event. Many venues include security in their event contracts and these would meet this requirement. For events in venues where security is not provided, chapters should contract with an external security company. Chapters must also submit the venue's proof of insurance and liquor/alcohol license to staff in the Office of Student Involvement. Information is collected about the third party venue in the Social Event Registration Form.

• Guest Lists: Guest lists are required for all events with alcohol. All guest lists should follow one of the templates in the resources section of this page. Guests lists are limited to 2 guests per member or a total number of guests that does not exceed the fire code for the facility, whichever is reached first. Your guest list should include members and pledges/new members as well as any non-members guests. If alumni are attending the event, you should also include them on the guest list. Final guest lists are due 24 hours prior to the event. For events occurring over the weekend, lists are due by noon the last business day before the event to allow for review.
• Health & Safety Training: At the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, all chapter presidents, risk managers, and social chairs are required to attend a risk management training prior to being able to submit any Social Event Registration Forms for review. The training sessions are focused on reviewing risk management policies, harm reduction practices, and the event planning and will vary per semester.
• Sober Monitor Certification: All individual members who will serve as a sober monitor for an event must complete a training session, educating about the effects of alcohol, other drugs, event procedures, and bystander intervention. The training sessions will be offered once each semester for sophomore, juniors, and seniors. Certifications last for four semesters. The Office of Student Involvement will provide a list of those who have completed this training.

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HOUSING POLICIES

Fraternity and sorority chapters are grounded in the founding values of the chapter embodying values in attitude and behavior, and the cyclical passing down of chapter foundations and ideals from active members to new members over time. Chapters are expected to self-manage the chapter and their chapter members.

Fraternity and sorority chapters at IWU that choose a residential focus are expected to abide by the below residency requirements. The following information represents only the residency requirements as established by Illinois Wesleyan University. It is the responsibility of each member to know and abide by any additional residency requirements established by the individual chapters. In the event that a conflict in residency requirements exists, the University’s policy will supersede that of the individual chapter however a chapter may establish additional residency requirements.

Please visit the Fraternity & Sorority Housing website for the detailed housing policies for both University-owned fraternity chapter facilities and privately-owned chapter facilities.

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