Home Away from Home: Greek Life

Orientation 2013

CofC Greek Community• IFC

– Alpha Epsilon Pi– Beta Theta Pi– Kappa Alpha– Kappa Sigma– Phi Gamma Delta– Phi Kappa Tau– Pi Kappa Alpha– Pi Kappa Phi– Sigma Alpha Epsilon– Sigma Chi– Sigma Nu

• NPHC– Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc.– Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternity, Inc.– Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,

Inc.– Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,

Inc.– Phi Beta Sigma

Fraternity, Inc.– Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,

Inc.– Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

• Panhellenic– Alpha Delta Pi– Chi Omega– Delta Delta Delta– Delta Gamma– Kappa Alpha Theta– Kappa Delta– Phi Mu– Sigma Delta Tau– Zeta Tau Alpha

Greek Life Office

The mission of the Office of Greek Life is to promote student development by providing opportunities for scholarship, leadership, community service, campus involvement and fraternal friendship and by ensuring all members a high-quality and safe undergraduate experience.

Greek Life Staff

Trez GreeneInterim Director greeneml@cofc.edu

Trish RobinsonGraduate Intern

lvrobins@cofc.edu

Norma LudenAdministrative

Assistant ludenn@cofc.edu

Advantages of Membership

• A support group to help make the adjustment to college easier.

• Standards for membership that promote accountability and responsibility.

• Resources to help students achieve their academic goals.• Leadership skills acquired through hands-on experiences

and participation.• Active participation in meaningful service and

philanthropy projects and opportunities to help others.• Valuable interaction with alumni and advisors who

are professionals that volunteer their time and talent to help guide chapter operations.

In Their Words

“When we brought Sam to C of C freshman year, we invited him to take

advantage of every opportunity available, and his decision to join a

fraternity turned out to be one of the most critical and positive decisions

that he made.”- Fred & Irene Orelove, Parents of Sam Orelove, Alpha Epsilon Pi

Time Commitment • Expected to be an active

member within the chapter

• Weekly chapter/new member meetings other mandatory events throughout the semester – Extent of involvement

may vary depending on semester and what roles students have in the chapter

• Academics always comes first!

What does it cost? • Dues vary for each organization

and all payment is handled through individual chapters

• Panhellenic Council & Interfraternity Council (IFC) • Dues: $400-$600 per

semester • Payment plans and

scholarships available • Typically cost more during

first semester due to one time fees

• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)• Dues: $900-$1400 one-time

lump sum in the first semester, much lower thereafter

Greek Housing • 7 Sorority Houses & 5 Fraternity Houses owned by

CofC and overseen by the Department of Residence Life, 3 off-campus privately owned homes.

• Houses hold 5-12 members, each organization responsible for filling their houses and do so differently.

• Houses are not a central part of Greek experience at The College.

Does hazing still exist?

• The College of Charleston, as well as each national fraternity and sorority, has a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing that is consistent with South Carolina state law.

• If you feel that your student is participating in inappropriate activities as a result of membership in a fraternity or sorority, contact the Office of Greek Life 843.953.6320.

Panhellenic Council Important Dates • July 18: Last Day to Register for

Recruitment• August 11: Recruitment Early Move-

In Day• August 12-13: Events for incoming

students led by recruitment counselors

• August 13: Recruitment Convocation• August 14-17: Formal Recruitment• August 18: Bid Day

How to Register• Register Online!

http://greeks.cofc.edu • $100 Registration Fee

Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)

Important Dates• August 18: Georgestock• August 19: Convocation• August 19-23: Recruitment

Events• August 24: Bid Day

How to Register• Register Online! http

://greeks.cofc.edu • No registration fee, Bid Day fee

of $20

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)Membership Intake Process

• Interest meeting notices posted around campus during the academic year.

• Most have MIP once a year.• NPHC groups require a minimum

GPA of 2.3-2.5 and 12-15 hours of college credit depending on the individual group.

Welcome Week Activities• August 18: Georgestock • August 19: Welcome Back Event• August 20: Greek 101• August 22: NPHC Meet the

Greeks & Open House

Questions?

http://greeks.cofc.edu 97 Wentworth Annex

843.953.6320greeklife@cofc.edu