Section 8: Fraternity and Sorority Life New Member Recruitment and Education

Recognized organizations are permitted to recruit new members and conduct new member education and intake processes. However, these processes can only be conducted during the fall and spring semesters. No bids or invitations of membership can be distributed during the winter or summer breaks, or during spring break.

Interfraternity Council (IFC): At the beginning of each semester, the IFC holds an Open House where prospective members can learn more about and meet the men of each IFC organization. The Open House is not mandatory; however, it is strongly encouraged for any student interested in joining one of the IFC organizations that semester. Students can register in advance online (https://liu-post.presence.io/form/fraternity-and-sorority-recruitmentregistration-form) or at the event. If a conflict arises, students should contact the IFC 24 hours prior to the start of the event. Bids will be distributed during Fraternity Signing Day through LIU Promise. Students may receive a bid from more than one organization; however, they can only accept one bid. Any student who rejects a bid or does not receive a bid can receive a bid through Continuous Open Bidding periods of the same semester, or recruitment week of the next semester.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Each NPHC organization follows their own guidelines for recruitment/intake. NPHC organizations usually hold information sessions during each semester where they will explain their intake/recruitment process. Information sessions are advertised through flyers, social media and word of mouth. If a student is interested in joining an NPHC organization, fill out the interest form. A representative from the organization will contact the student with more information (https://liu-post.presence.io/form/fraternity-and-sorority-recruitmentregistration-form)

Panhellenic Association (PHA): In the fall semester, the (PHA) holds a formal recruitment process that takes place on campus. Students interested in joining one of the PHA organizations must register either in advance (https://liupost.presence.io/form/fraternity-and-sorority-recruitment-registration-form ) or at the Open House round of Formal Recruitment. Students must attend all recruitment events in order to be eligible to receive a bid. If a conflict arises, a conflict form must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the start of recruitment. Students may be extended only one bid from one organization, which they can either accept or reject. Any student who rejects a bid is not eligible to participate in the informal recruitment process in the spring semester; they must wait until the next formal recruitment to go through the recruitment process again.

In the spring semester, PHA holds an informal recruitment process that takes place on campus. Students looking to join one of the PHA organizations must register online (https://liupost.presence.io/form/fraternity-and-sorority-recruitment-registration-form). Organizations can hold their own events throughout the week. Prospective students can choose which events to attend and do not have to attend all of them, however students are encouraged to attend as many as possible. Students may receive a bid from more than one organization; however, they can only accept one. Any student who rejects a bid or does not receive a bid can go through the recruitment process again in the fall semester.

In order to be eligible to join a Greek organization, students must be a full-time, registered, undergraduate student at LIU and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Some organizations require a higher minimum cumulative GPA. The higher GPA policy will apply. Students must also meet the requirements as outlined by each individual Chapter’s/Colony’s national/local offices.

Exceptions: • New, first-year students may join a Greek organization if their high school GPA is above an 80% (2.5 GPA equivalent). • Transfer students may join a Greek organization if their cumulative GPA is above a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from their previous institution. Transcripts must be submitted to LIU Promise from their previous institution before they can be approved for a bid invitation.

No bids (promise of membership) may be given out to a student before the student’s credentials are approved by LIU Promise. Organizations found responsible of bidding a student who has not been approved by LIU Promise will be subject to sanctions by LIU Promise.

New Member Education Policies

• New Member programs must not exceed 6 weeks. Upon completion, newly initiated members must complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner and be granted all rights & privileges of full membership. • All students must carry their LIU ID on them at all times and must present said ID upon request by

Public Safety, Administrators, Resident Assistants, or any staff member at LIU. • No New Member Activity that interferes with the academic operations of the University. • All students must properly identify themselves upon entry to a residence hall, each time they enter or exit. All students must be signed into the residence hall if they do not live there. • No New Member activity may take place after midnight. • All New Member Education Processes must prohibit new members from the use, consumption, and being in the presence of alcohol and recreational drugs. • LIU has a policy of 24-hour courtesy hours. Excessive noise or disturbance is not appreciated. After 9pm, particularly on weekdays (and 11pm on weekends), you may receive a sanction for noise violation. • No one who is not a current student at LIU may participate in any New Member activity, unless the organization receives written permission from LIU Promise. • Social probation is considered a form of hazing which is illegal in the State of NY. While one always has the right to choose to refrain from socializing, prohibiting communication is not tolerated.

Individuals or organizations found to be practicing social probation or codes of silence will be sanctioned accordingly. • Wearing uniforms or “gear” of any kind is considered hazing, which is illegal in the State of NY. New

Member pins are the only exception. Individuals or organizations found wearing or enforcing gear will be sanctioned accordingly. Special provisions will be made for probates/surfacings as needed. • Probates/surfacings must be scheduled with and approved by LIU Promise. • Any illegal activity whatsoever that is the “choice of the New Member(s)” is automatically considered the responsibility of the Chapter/Colony, and appropriate sanctions will be taken.

• New Member activities must not interfere with a person’s personal living space, personal needs, sleep, health, hygiene, or academic, extracurricular or employment responsibilities. • The New Member Education Program must be submitted online and must be approved by LIU

Promise for an organization to undergo a New Member Education program.

Hazing Statement

Hazing is against New York State Penal Law and is prohibited at Long Island University. Hazing is considered any action that, either intentionally or recklessly, endangers the mental, emotional, or physical health or safety of a student, or which damages or removes property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in, a Long Island University athletic team, student organization, fraternity or sorority, or other group. Long Island University students may not consent to being hazed. A student who voluntarily or willfully participates in hazing activities is in violation of the hazing policy.

Hazing is: • Any beating or physical abuse • Forced wearing of clothing *except an official membership pin • Forced confinement • Forced eating or drinking • Forcing a person to be the object of malicious amusement, ridicule or verbal abuse • Binge drinking • Encouraging a person to not engage in personal hygiene • Sleep deprivation • Servitude • Sexual assault or nudity • Creation of excessive fatigue or stress • Abusive tricks designed to subject a person to ridicule • “Drop offs” or “dumps” in unfamiliar locations • Forcing or encouraging any person to violate any LIU policy or any federal, state or local law • Forcing a person to carry unnecessary objects at all times • Any other activity that causes harm, emotional stress, or makes the individual feel uncomfortable

Sanctions and Penalties: • Written reprimand • Loss of scholarship • Loss of financial aid • Suspension • Expulsion • Disbanding of organizational groups • Criminal charges commenced by the state of New York • Other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by LIU • Sued for mental or physical harm

HAZING HOTLINE: (516) 299-2911