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Fraternityguide “Provost Hanson and I share the belief that a strong and vital Greek community is essential to achieving excellence in undergraduate education on the Twin Cities campus.” -University of Minnesota President, Eric W. Kaler to the U Welcomee are so excited that you are interested in the University of Minnesota’s Greek system! As we look back on our years at the University of “There are those who look at WDuring the recruitment process, you will Minnesota, we find ourselves reflecting on the way that things the way they are, and have the chance to meet fraternity men from each of we’ve grown since we went through recruitment. Each the chapters on campus, as well as make friends with and every one of us truly found our place on campus ask why... I dream of things that hundreds of other students. You’ll also gain diverse because of the experiences we’ve had and the friends never were, and ask why not?” perspectives from multiple men about Greek activities, we’ve made since joining the Greek community. programs, and what it really means to become a part of -Robert Kennedy our Greek community. Our advice to you is to keep an open mind throughout the recruitment process and stay true to yourself. It’s an Joining a fraternity offers limitless and invaluable exciting way to begin your journey at the University, so opportunities to be engaged at the University and to don’t forget to have fun! enrich your college experience. Members of the com- munity will be there to support you as you make the We are looking forward to meeting you, and hope transition. It also offers countless opportunities after you have an amazing experience taking the first step graduation through career networking as you make the toward making your college experience the best it can leap into life after college. be! 1 Interfraternity Council Executive Board to the U Letterfrom the President Greetings, Let me be one of many to welcome you to the University I can’t tell you what your experience will be, as each experience is unique, but of Minnesota. As a member of the Greek Community, I I will tell you that by finding an organization where you fit, and buying into the urge you to look at the many opportunities that joining organization’s values, you will realize a new level of potential within yourself. a fraternity can offer. As a freshman, I had no idea that I The Greek Community holds true many common goals such as leadership and would join a fraternity, but now I can’t thank those that character development, service to others, lifelong brotherly love and friendship, recruited me enough for giving me an opportunity. and scholastic excellence. The experiences we seek will forever define our college years and can teach us This high achieving community will help make this campus a home where you significant lessons outside the classroom. I can honestly say that the most valu- find great pride. There is a fraternity on this campus for every man; allow the able experiences I have acquired so far in my college years can be attributed to Interfraternity Council to help you find yours. joining Greek Life. The deep personal connections I’ve made, the exposure to outside organizations and opportunities, the leadership and personal devel- Be Yourself. Become Your Best. opment, the endless chances to give back to others, have been influential in Cameron Schilling shaping my character and capabilities. Interfraternity Council President [email protected] | (763) 486-8610 2 org begreek. Table of contents M Opportunities ............................................................5-6 Letter from Greek Alumni ...............................................7 Finances ..........................................................................8 Chapters ............................................................... 9-18 Uof 3 Uof M begreek.org 4 OpportunitiesScholarship Leadership • The four-year graduation rate of Greek community • The leadership opportunities within the Greek members is higher than any other organization on community are plentiful. Greeks are encouraged to fur- campus, as well as the general student population ther enrich their experience by holding positions within at the U of M. their chapters, as well as the governing councils. • Each chapter has its own scholarship program, • Many chapter members participate in various leadership which often includes study hours, minimum GPA development programs such as the Emerging Greek requirements, and recognition for outstanding Leaders Program and the Undergraduate Interfraternity academic achievement. Institute. Greeks are also continually involved in other • Weekly All-Greek study nights at campus libraries and campus organizations and programs, such as Welcome finals study tables are great opportunities to study with Week, Minnesota Student Association, and many others. friends and connect with people in your classes. • The relationships fostered within the Greek community • Members of the Greek Community have already taken offer countless networking opportunities. classes available at the U of M and are able to offer advice concerning professors, study tips, and their own experiences in the classroom. 5 Opportunities Service Brotherhood Activities • As the largest student group on campus, the • The bonds made between chapter members and • The Greek community is heavily involved in Greek community prides itself in its dedication to other members of the Greek community are truly campus activities such as Homecoming and philanthropy and service within the Minneapolis/ unique. Members often refer to their chapter Machy Days. The community takes pride in St. Paul community. Annually, chapters donate on houses as a “home away from home” and their the relationship it has with the University average over 40,000 hours of service! brothers as family. of Minnesota’s Student Unions and Activities • Annually, chapters donate on average more than • Chapters cultivate brotherhood by organizing office, which allows the Greek community to $240,000 to various charitable organizations. events and outings, such as study tables at the help plan and sponsor all-campus events. • Each chapter plans and hosts events to raise funds library, fraternity socials, scrap-booing • To get to know members of the Greek community and awareness for their chosen cause. Many are nights, movie nights, and many other unique and better, fraternity and sorority chapters plan fun large-scale events, which members from other fun events! exchanges with one another. Some examples of chapters within the Greek community attend and • Brotherhood also continues long after members these exchanges include snow tubing, 80s kara- support. graduate. Chapters have strong nationwide alumni oke, dinner exchanges, and many more! networks that allow brothers to connect and sup- port one another. 6 Letterfrom a Greek Alumnus Why did you decide to join a fraternity? How has being Greek impacted you and your My father and brother were both active fraternity members at UNC, and I admired the experi- career? ences they had. It expanded my network dramatically, which initially al- lowed me to explore several career options because of What was the main lesson you learned from the contacts I made. It also gave me the gift of a great being part of a Greek Organization? group of friends that I still keep in touch with today. It was a great training ground on which to build your interpersonal skills. You deal with so many people on a What advice do you have for incoming daily basis that it is impossible not to sharpen your skills in freshman? this area. Enjoy every minute of it, and make great friends, as they will be with you for life. -Norwood Teague, Athletic Director of the University of Minnesota 7 Financese understand that there are many dues are normally distributed to the national Average New Member Dues (one-time fee) $150 financial obligations that arise organization, the Interfraternity Council, and • Includes member education, social material, and fraternity badges. during college and additional local chapter fees such as rent, food, parking, W YEARLY AVG. COST COMPARISON costs are often a concern. While there is a activities, and the staff that manage each cost associated with joining a fraternity, we chapter facility. The first semester of member- Living in a Fraternity $6,544 (September-May) can assure you that it is a worthwhile invest- ship generally involves a new member and/ • Includes rent, parlor fees, board, chapter dues, social. ment. Beyond the unforgettable experiences or initiation fee in addition to dues. Many Live-out Fraternity Dues $1,782 of brotherhood, it has the potential of being chapters and national organizations offer (September-May) more economical than other housing options scholarships and payment plans that can • Includes parlor fees, board, chapter dues, social. when it comes to living expenses. The cost help make dues even more manageable. Living in an Apartment on Campus $10,056 of living in a fraternity house is comparable (September-September) • Does NOT include meals, cleaning staff/supplies, to living in university housing, and less than parking, or utilities. Responsible for finding living in many off-campus housing options. sublease for summer months. Some of these expenses include meals and Living in University Housing $8,100 parking, which apartments do not. Dues • Includes 300 meals, cleaning service, and utilities. -Norwood Teague, Athletic Director of the University of Minnesota vary between each chapter, but membership