The College's Code of Student Conduct states: Students found to pledge, be a Academic Success: Whether or not to join a member of, or live in any residence of a permanently banned group will likely  All organizations value scholarship and recognize that members are here fraternity/sorority is just one choice face a lengthy suspension or permanent dismissal from the College. first and foremost to be students that SUNY Cortland provides to its under-  All chapters have scholarships available on either the local or national level graduate students. We invite everyone to learn All Greek Governing Councils (InterGreek, Multicultural and Panhellenic) have  While grades can fluctuate, it is not true that joining a Greek organization more about Greek life on our campus by reviewing this adopted the following policy: We, the member organizations of the SUNY means your grades will falter, often times exactly the opposite is true information as well as that found linked off the Campus Cortland (insert Council name) do hereby agree not to co-sponsor events and/  At the end of 2013-2014, 26 of 557 Greek members had GPAs in the Summa Activities website. or associate with any unrecognized or banned student organization. Cum Laude range, 52 were in the Magna Cum Laude range, and 150 fell in the Cum Laude range Membership Eligibility Requirements When First Joining College Recognition  Students must be matriculated at SUNY Cortland Reasons Students Join a Greek Organization: (Coordinated through the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office)  First semester first year students cannot join any fraternity or sorority  Belief in the values of the organization  Validates the fraternity/sorority and gives it permission to operate at  Returning students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and have  Opportunity to be involved in community service SUNY Cortland with the following benefits: earned credit for completing at least 12 credit hours at SUNY Cortland  Leadership, social and networking opportunities - Recruit new members with the cooperation and support of the College (College will honor higher organizational GPA requirements)  Place to belong and be accepted for who you are - Use College facilities to hold events and/or meetings  Incoming transfer students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and - Campus-wide promotion of all chapter activities have completed at least 24 post high school credit hours; Proof of this Expansion: - Ability to serve on Greek system governing boards to gain leadership must be submitted to the Campus Activities Office  Panhellenic expansion is closed on this campus. experience and be part of an event and/or policy planning process – Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable as long as they  Any student or group of students interested in bringing a new National - Become involved in a wide array of community service possibilities show student name, school name, cumulative GPA and number organization to campus must discuss this option with the College's - Increased publicity for all chapter accomplishments of credit hours completed Associate Director of Campus Activities and Greek Affairs. Please note, - Advocating on behalf of individuals and organizations by Greek Advisor  If looking to be a founding brother/sister for a new organization, must this process takes time and work and there are no guarantees that the as appropriate expansion will be approved also be vetted through the Student Conduct Office  Recognition is limited to organizations with official ties to a National  Eligibility verifications are conducted by the College's Greek Advisor Fraternity or Sorority and/or the Campus Activities Office - Nu has been grandfathered in and is recognized due to their SUNY Cortland’s Recognized Chapters long, positive history at the College Membership Eligibility Requirements After Initiation  Students must be matriculated at SUNY Cortland  Recognized Greek Organizations – Some chapters may make exceptions for members who are Chartered April 30, 1989 Social Sororities: Alpha Phi, Alpha , Epsilon, Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Nu Sigma Chi and student teaching or interning locally  Must meet academic eligibility requirements of chapter to which you Motto: Union Hand in Hand Social Fraternities: , and Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation/Cardiac Care NALFO: , Omega , , belong (for most this is 2.50) Rents chapter house at 59 Tompkins Street and This sorority focuses on sisterhood, service, scholarship, leadership, loyalty and NPHC: Kappa Membership Expectations  Payment of chapter dues in a timely fashion each semester character development. Service:  Attendance at chapter meetings and participation in chapter events  (Alpha Sig or ASA) Unrecognized Greek Organizations  Being a positive role model for others to follow Re-colonized November 8, 2008; Re-chartered March 21, 2009  Are groups of students illegally using Greek letters calling themselves Minimum GPA to join is 2.40 members of a National group when they are not and thus misleading Community Service Motto: Aspire, Seek, Attain students to "join" under false pretenses and with no College oversight.  Greeks completed 4,036 community service hours in 2013-2014 Primary Philanthropies: Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center, and There are no benefits to "joining" any of these groups as they are not  Assistance was provided to the YMCA, YWCA, Lime Hollow Nature Girls On The Run fraternities. Center, United Way, American Cancer Society and a variety of annual This sorority emphasizes balance among its four aims of intellectual, physical,  community celebrations These groups were once recognized chapters of a Greek organization on social and spiritual development.

campus but have had their charter (permission to operate) pulled due to Philanthropy: repeated violations of National policy  DELTA PHI EPSILON (D Phi E)  Unrecognized organizations at Cortland are the groups calling themselves  Greek Life raised approximately $36,830 in 2013-2014 Colonized March 1986; Chartered April 5, 1987 (Omega or O D Phi), (Pi Kapp) and  Funds raised benefited the philanthropies officially endorsed by Minimum GPA to join is 2.25 Tau (Teke or TKE) each organization as well as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cortland Motto: To Be Rather Than To Seem to Be SPCA, YWCA Bridges for Kids program, Epilepsy Foundation, etc. Primary Philanthropies: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa Banned Greek Organizations and Associated Disorders, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the  Two local fraternities have been permanently banned by the College for Delta 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.   NU SIGMA CHI (Nu Sig or NEX) (OPB)

Founded at SUNY Cortland on November 11, 1928 Colonized April 6, 2009; Chartered September 24, 2011 Minimum GPA to join is 2.25 Minimum GPA to join is 2.70 Motto: Sirviendo y Educando a Través de Nuestra Diversidad Motto: Victory Through Loveliness Primary Issues of Concern: Poverty and Domestic Violence Primary Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Sisters are dedicated not only to their own personal development and Rents chapter house at 52 Prospect Terrace accomplishments but also to the success and betterment of all women in today’s This sorority strives to promote high scholastic and social standing while world. maintaining a sense of loyalty to one another and to the College.

 PHI IOTA ALPHA (Phiota or FIA)  Sigma Delta Tau (SDT) Colonized Fall 2010 Chartered March 24, 1988 Minimum GPA to join is 2.70 for second semester first year students Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 and 2.50 for all others Motto: One Hope of Many People Motto: Semper Parati Semper Juncti Primary Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America Primary Philanthropy: UNICEF Rents chapter house at 55 Tompkins Street Brothers are dedicated to the appreciation, promotion and preservation of Latin GREEK LIFE This sorority promotes academic achievement, builds leadership skills, instills a American culture. sense of philanthropy and creates a lifelong bond of friendship.  SIGMA LAMBDA UPSILON/SEÑORITAS LATINAS  DELTA CHI UNIDAS (SLU)    Colonized April 1, 2005; Chartered April 21, 2007 Chartered April 21, 1991; Re-activated January 1, 2012 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Motto: Personal Growth Through Brotherhood Motto: Hasta La Muerte   Primary Philanthropy: Jimmy V. Foundation Primary Issue of Concern: Literacy Rents chapter house at 70 Tompkins Street Sisters promote sisterhood, leadership, community service, cultural enrichment and This fraternity develops character, advances justice and assists in the acquisition academic excellence. of a sound education.  ,     KAPPA SIGMA (Kappa Sig) Colonized Spring 2014 Colonized January 25, 2008; Chartered May 1, 2010 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Motto: Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor Motto: The ideals we pursue determine who we are and what we Primary Philanthropy: Mississippi’s Piney Wood School will become. Brothers are to move steadily toward a tomorrow of promise, productivity and      Primary Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign influence.

Rents chapter house at 39 Tompkins Street     LAMBDA SIGMA UPSILON (LSU) The fraternity is values-based and focuses on fellowship, leadership, scholarship Colonized Fall 2014 and service. Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Motto: Latinos Siempre Unidas  THETA CHI  Colonized September 7, 2013 Primary Philanthropy: HIV and AIDS Research Minimum GPA to join is 2.50 Brothers uphold a strong commitment to individuality and creativity. Academic Motto: An Assisting Hand success is their number one goal.

Primary Philanthropies: Kyle Charvat Foundation, National Bone  ALPHA PHI OMEGA (APO) Marrow Registry, Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc., Chartered December 2006 Lee Iacocca Foundation, and Starlight Children's Foundation Minimum GPA to join is 2.30 This fraternity is founded on the principle of friendship through the mutual Motto: Be a Friend, Be a Leader, Be of Service assistance of every member. Primary Philanthropy: None rates above any other

This co-educational service fraternity develops leadership, promotes friendship and  LA UNIDAD LATINA LAMBDA UPSILON LAMBDA provides service to humanity. (Lambda or LUL) Colonized April 10, 2007; Chartered July 21, 2013 Minimum GPA to join is 3.0 for second semester first year students For more information about Greek Life at SUNY Cortland, contact and 2.8 for all others Sandra Wohlleber, Associate Director of Campus Activities and Greek Affairs Motto: La Unidad Para Siempre Corey Union, Room 412 Primary Philanthropy: None rates above any other Phone: (607) 753-5574  E-mail: [email protected] Brothers believe in a diverse membership, a commitment to academic Or visit our website excellence and a proactive vision towards raising awareness about Latino August 2014 culture and history. http://www2.cortland.edu/offices/campus-activities/fraternities-and-sororities.dot