Joining a Fraternity/Sorority Is Just One Choice That SUNY Cortland
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The College's Code of Student Conduct states: Students found to pledge, be a Academic Success Joining a fraternity/sorority is member of, or live in any residence of a permanently banned group will likely All organizations value scholarship and recognize that members are here just one choice that SUNY Cortland face a lengthy suspension or permanent dismissal from the College. first and foremost to be students provides to its undergraduate students. We All chapters have scholarships available on either the local or national level invite everyone to learn more about Greek life on All Greek Governing Councils (Interfraternity, Multicultural and Panhellenic) While grades can fluctuate, it is not true that joining a Greek organization our campus by reviewing this information as well as that have adopted the following policy: We, the member organizations of the means your grades will falter, often times exactly the opposite is true found on the College’s Fraternities and Sororities website. SUNY Cortland (insert Council name) do hereby agree not to co-sponsor At the end of 2014-2015, 34 of 575 Greek members had GPAs in the Summa events and/or associate with any unrecognized or banned student Cum Laude range, 81 were in the Magna Cum Laude range, and 153 fell in organization. the Cum Laude range College Recognition Membership Eligibility Requirements When First Joining Reasons Students Join a Greek Organization (Coordinated through the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office) Students must be matriculated at SUNY Cortland Belief in the values of the organization Validates the fraternity/sorority and gives it permission to operate at First semester first year students cannot join any fraternity or sorority Opportunity to be involved in community service SUNY Cortland with the following benefits: Returning students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and have Leadership, social and networking opportunities - Recruit new members with the cooperation and support of the College earned credit for completing at least 12 credit hours at SUNY Cortland Place to belong and be accepted for who you are - Use College facilities to hold events and/or meetings (College will honor higher organizational GPA requirements) - Campus-wide promotion of all chapter activities Incoming transfer students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and Expansion - Ability to serve on Greek system governing boards to gain leadership have completed at least 24 post high school credit hours; Proof of this Panhellenic expansion is currently closed on this campus. experience and be part of an event and/or policy planning process must be submitted to the Campus Activities Office Any student or group of students interested in bringing a new National - Become involved in a wide array of community service possibilities – Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable as long as they organization to campus must discuss this option with the College's - Increased publicity for all chapter accomplishments show student name, school name, cumulative GPA and number Associate Director of Campus Activities and Greek Affairs. Please note, - Advocating on behalf of individuals and organizations by Greek Advisor of credit hours completed this process takes time and work and there are no guarantees that the as appropriate If looking to be a founding brother/sister for a new organization, each expansion will be approved Recognition is limited to organizations with official ties to a National person must also be vetted through the Student Conduct Office Fraternity or Sorority Eligibility verifications are conducted by the College's Greek Advisor Recognized Greek Organizations and/or the Campus Activities Office SUNY Cortland’s Recognized Chapters Social Sororities: Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Phi Epsilon and ALPHA PHI Sigma Delta Tau Membership Eligibility Requirements After Initiation Chartered April 30, 1989 Social Fraternities: Delta Chi, Kappa Sigma and Theta Chi Students must be matriculated at SUNY Cortland Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 NALFO: Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Omega Phi Beta, Phi Iota Alpha, – Some chapters may make exceptions for members who are Motto: Union Hand in Hand Sigma Lambda Upsilon and Lambda Sigma Upsilon student teaching or interning locally Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation/Cardiac Care NPHC: Kappa Alpha Psi Must meet academic eligibility requirements of chapter to which you Rents chapter house at 59 Tompkins Street Service: Alpha Phi Omega belong (for most this is 2.50) This sorority focuses on sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty and Unrecognized Greek Organizations character development. Membership Expectations Are groups of students illegally using Greek letters calling themselves Payment of chapter dues in a timely fashion each semester members of a National group when they are not and thus misleading ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA (Alpha Sig or ASA) Attendance at chapter meetings and participation in chapter events students to "join" under false pretenses and with no College oversight. Re-colonized November 8, 2008; Re-chartered March 21, 2009 Being a positive role model for others to follow There are no benefits to "joining" any of these groups as they are not Minimum GPA to join is 2.40 fraternities. Motto: Aspire, Seek, Attain Community Service These groups were once recognized chapters of a Greek organization on Primary Philanthropies: Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center, Greeks completed 5,704 community service hours in 2014-2015 campus but have had their charter (permission to operate) pulled due to Girls On The Run, and the ASA Foundation repeated violations of National policy Assistance was provided to the YMCA, YWCA, Lime Hollow Nature This sorority emphasizes balance among its four aims of intellectual, physical, Center, J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland Library, etc. Unrecognized organizations at Cortland are the groups calling themselves social and spiritual development. Omega Delta Phi (Omega or O D Phi), Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapp) and Philanthropy Tau Kappa Epsilon (Teke or TKE) DELTA PHI EPSILON (DPhiE) Greek Life raised approximately $39,415 in 2014-2015 The College suspended Nu Sigma Chi Sorority through December 2015 at Colonized March 1986; Chartered April 5, 1987 Funds raised benefited the philanthropies officially endorsed by which point undergraduate sisters can apply for re-instatement. For now, Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 each organization as well as the YWCA Bridges for Kids program, Cortland Nu Sigma Chi is unrecognized. Motto: To Be Rather Than To Seem to Be Youth Bureau and the NYC PBA Widows and Children’s Fund. Primary Philanthropies: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Banned Greek Organizations Associated Disorders, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Delta Two local fraternities have been permanently banned by the College for Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation repeated actions that endangered the physical and psychological well- Rents chapter house at 64 Tompkins Street being of our students. These banned groups are Beta Phi Epsilon (Beta) This sorority develops a social consciousness in women and a commitment to and Delta Kappa Beta (Kappa). think and act for the greater good. Sigma Delta Tau (SDT) PHI IOTA ALPHA (Phiota or PhiA) Chartered March 24, 1988 Colonized Fall 2010 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Minimum GPA to join is 2.70 for second semester first year students Motto: One Hope of Many People and 2.50 for all others Primary Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America Motto: Semper Parati Semper Juncti Rents chapter house at 55 Tompkins Street Primary Philanthropy: UNICEF This sorority promotes academic achievement, builds leadership skills, instills a Brothers are dedicated to the appreciation, promotion and preservation of Latin sense of philanthropy and creates a lifelong bond of friendship. American culture. SIGMA LAMBDA UPSILON/SEÑORITAS LATINAS DELTA CHI Colonized April 1, 2005; Chartered April 21, 2007 UNIDAS (SLU) Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Chartered April 21, 1991; Re-activated January 1, 2012 Motto: Personal Growth Through Brotherhood Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Primary Philanthropy: Jimmy V. Foundation Motto: Hasta La Muerte GREEK LIFE Rents chapter house at 70 Tompkins Street Primary Issue of Concern: Literacy This fraternity develops character, advances justice and assists in the acquisition Sisters promote sisterhood, leadership, community service, cultural enrichment of a sound education. and academic excellence. KAPPA ALPHA PSI KAPPA SIGMA (Kappa Sig) Colonized January 25, 2008; Chartered May 1, 2010 Colonized Spring 2014 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Motto: The ideals we pursue determine who we are and what we Motto: Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor will become. Primary Philanthropy: Mississippi’s Piney Wood School Primary Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign Brothers are to move steadily toward a tomorrow of promise, productivity and Rents chapter house at 39 Tompkins Street influence. There are currently no active brothers on campus. The fraternity is values-based and focuses on fellowship, leadership, scholarship and service. LAMBDA SIGMA UPSILON (LSU) Colonized Fall 2014; Chartered November 3, 2014 THETA CHI Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Colonized September 7, 2013; Chartered May 2, 2015 Motto: Latinos Siempre Unidas Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Primary Philanthropy: HIV and AIDS Research Motto: An Assisting Hand Brothers uphold a strong commitment to individuality and creativity. Academic Primary Philanthropy: Wounded Warrior Project success is their number one goal. This fraternity is founded on the principle of friendship through the mutual assistance of every member. ALPHA PHI OMEGA (APO) Chartered December 2006 LA UNIDAD LATINA LAMBDA UPSILON LAMBDA Minimum GPA to join is 2.30 (Lambda or LUL) Motto: Be a Friend, Be a Leader, Be of Service Colonized April 10, 2007; Chartered July 21, 2013 Primary Philanthropy: None rates above any other Minimum GPA to join is 3.0 for second semester first year This co-educational service fraternity develops leadership, promotes friendship students and 2.8 for all others and provides service to humanity.