UTM Greek Life Viewbook 2018-2019

UTM GREEK LIFE

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN

O F F I C E O F S T U D E N T L I F E & M U LT I C U LT U R A L A F FA I R S

FRATE R N ITY A N D S O RO RI TY L I F E VIEWBOOK

TABLE OF CO TE TS FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE VIEWBOOK

The Office of Student Life & Multicultural Affairs: Welcome Message.................................. 3 Meet the Staff............................................................................................................................... 4 Sorority and Fraternity Life........................................................................................................ 5 About Our Community................................................................................................................ 6 Infographics: Greek Life by the Numbers................................................................................. 7 UTM Greek Life Interfraternity Council........................................................................................................11 College Panhellenic Council............................................................................................... 19 National Pan-hellenic Council........................................................................................... 27 Speak Greek Vocabulary: Terms and Definitions................................................................... 39 Family Guide............................................................................................................................... 41

WELCOME TO THE SKYHAWK FAMILY Welcome to the University of Tennessee at Martin!

You are entering the most exciting and challenging years of your life.

As you transition into college life, I encourage you to look for ways to become part of our campus community. The Greek community at UT Martin offers a unique balance of leadership, academics, philanthropy/ service, and social opportunities that will enhance your college years.

Should you choose to become a member of one of our organizations, you will become part of a rich tradition that has developed strong leaders and lifelong friendships.

At UT Martin we are committed to providing our students with opportunities to grow and excel in scholarship, service, and leadership while building relationships that help them become engaged and contributing citizens in and out of the classroom.

I hope this guide will provide you with a small glimpse into all the ways that Greek life can enhance your experience and that your time spent at UT Martin will be the best years of your life. I wish you the very best of luck on your college journey and look forward to meeting you this fall.

Sincerely, Gina McClure Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student and Residential Life

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MEET THE STAFF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

John Blue Director of Student Life & Multicultural Affairs t: 731-881-7755 e: jblue9@utm.edu

Rachel Stephens Asst. Director of Student Life t: 731-881-7527 e: rstephe5@utm.edu

Macy Watkins Student Life Assistant Graphic Design e: macrwatk@ut.utm.edu Chris Gunlefinger Asst. Director of Student Life t: 731-881-7756 e: cgunlefi@utm.edu

Ashton Sawyers Student Life Assistant Student Assistant e: ashjsawy@ut.utm.edu

Alex Proffitt Student Life Assistant Student Assistant e: alejproff@ut.utm.edu

Anthony Prewitt Asst. Director of Multicutural Affairs t: 731-881-1864 e: aprewitt@utm.edu

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SORORITY AND FRATERNITY LIFE

Thank you for exploring the UT Martin sorority and fraternity community.

There are countless opportunities for you to take advantage of the campus of UT Martin. Getting involved in a sorority or fraternity is one experience that can benefit you and enhance your experience at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

SORORITY AND FRATERNITY LIFE Each year, Sorority and Fraternity Life in the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs welomes new members and supports aspiring and current leaders of the sorority and fraternity community. We work with all students to create a safer, cooperative, values-focused and inclusive experience at the University of Tennesee at Martin.

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SELECT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Greek community at the University of Tennessee at Martin consists of a group of diversified men and women belonging to 21 different fraternities and sororities, and is committed to building a strong future for its members. Opportunities are available for growth and excellence in the academic, leadership, service learning and social arenas. Fraternity or sorority membership can offer a more well-rounded college experience.

There are 3 governing bodies for Greek Life at UTM. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) represents 7 fraternities.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) represents our 9 historically AfricanAmerican fraternities and sororities. The Panhellenic Council represents our 5 sororities.

Each Council is an integral part of Greek Life. The fraternity and sorority members at UTM are leaders in various areas of campus involvement. Our Greek community has provided a significant outlet for those dedicated to making such commitments. The Greek experience is tremendous for those students who choose to join. A fraternity or sorority will provide life-long friendships and excellent opportunities for personal growth.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY The Greek Life community at the University of Tennessee at Martin has been a staple for campus involvement for countles years. It is organized into the Councils, Chapters, and the Order of Omega Honor Society. The following pages will introduce you to the sororities and fraternities.

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TOTAL MEMBERS

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 0

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL MEMBERS

60

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who we are.

667

sorority and fraternity members

how we give.

64% 36% female

male

9800 Hours of Community Service

where we are from...

4% out of state

Dollars Given to Philanthropies Last Year

72%

from West TN

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28%

from Middle and East TN

15,000 meals donated to local families in 2018

how we succeed.

46% of Members are on the Chancellor's Honor Roll

64%

what we study. college of enrollment

of students involved in another organization also hold a leadership role in their organizations

19%

Business and Global Affairs

40%

Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences

10%

Engineering and Natural Sciences Humanities and Fine Arts

of our Greeks are in other organizations outside of their fraternity or sorority

16%

24%

Agriculture and Applied Sciences

7%

36% 24%

year in school

17% Freshmen

Sophmores

23%

Juniors

Seniors

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Alpha (al-fah)

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Beta (bay-tah)

Gamma (gam-ah)

Delta (del-tah)

Epsilon (ep-si-lon)

Zeta (zay-tah)

Eta (ay-tah)

Theta (thay-tah)

Iota (eye-0-tah)

Kappa (cap-pah)

Lambda (lamb-dah)

Mu (mew)

Nu (new)

Xi (zie)

Omicron (om-e-cron)

Pi (pie)

Rho (roe)

Sigma (sig-mah)

Tau (taw)

Upsilon (up-si-lon)

Phi (fie)

Chi (kai)

Psi (sigh)

Omega (o-may-gah)

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL History During the mid-1800s, men attending institutions of higher education realized the need for learning and moral cultivation that went beyond lessons taught in the classroom. Thus, fraternal organizations were formed with ideals centered on brotherhood, leadership, scholarship, and service. At UTM there are seven fraternities. The Interfraternity Council acts as a self-governing body to these organizations and promotes the valuable opportuniites each chapter offers.

Recruitment Type The interfraternity council utilizes an open recruitment process. This means organizations recuit year round. Most fraternities will host two to three weeks of recruitment events at the begining of each semester.

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Nickname: IFC Organizations: 7 Members: 211

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ΠΚΑ

PI KAPPA ALPHA

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Motto Symbol

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Philanthropy

Epsilon Sigma: 1961

Garnet & Old Gold

Colors Minimum GPA

Pike March 1, 1868

Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, Gentlemen 2.5

Dalmation St. Jude

KAPPA ALPHA ORDER

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol Philanthropy

ΚΑ

KA December 21, 1865

Delta Upsilon: 1975 Crimson and Old Gold

Dieu et les Dames 2.25

Encircled Cross Muscular Dystophy Association

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ALPHA GAMMA RHO

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol

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Philanthropy

AGR April 4, 1904

Alpha Upsilon, 1963 Dark Green & Gold

Making better men.

2.50 High School / 2.25 College transfer

Sickle and Sheaf Ag in the classroom

AΓΡ

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter

Symbol

Tennessee Tau, 2972

Be true.

Motto

Philanthropy

SAE March 9, 1856

Purple & Gold

Colors Minimum GPA

ΣΑΕ

2.5 Lion

Children's Miracle Network

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ΣΧ

SIGMA CHI

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol

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Philanthropy

Sigma Chi June 28, 1855

Kappa Psi, 2007 Blue & Old Gold

In Hoc Signo Vinces 2.75 with college credit / 3.0 without college credit

White Cross Huntsman Cancer Institute

SIGMA PHI EPSILON

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Motto

Symbol Philanthropy

SigEp November 1, 1901

Tennessee Kappa, 1995

Colors Minimum GPA

ΣΦΕ

Purple & Red Building Balanced Men

2.8 Golden Heart

Muscular Dystophy Association

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ΦΣK

PHI SIGMA KAPPA

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter

Tau Tetreron, 1960

Colors Motto

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Red Ruby and Silver Brotherhood. Scholarship. Character.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Symbol

Triple Ts

Philanthropy

Phi Sig March, 15, 1873

The Special Olympics

@pikesofmartin Pikes of Martin @ka_utm Kappa Alpha Order-Delta Upsilon @agr_alpha_upsilon Alpha Gamma Rho - UT Martin @utmsae Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity @utmsigmachi Sigma Chi - Kappa Psi @utm_sigep Sigma Phi Epsilon Tennessee Kappa Chapter @utm_phisig Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity

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COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL About The College Panhellenic Council is part of the National Panhellenic Conference, one of the largest organizations advocating for women. The National Panhellenic Conference is made up of twenty-six sorities nationally, consisting of 411,242 undergraduate members in 3,288 chapters. At UTM, CPC serves as the governing body for our 4 NPC sororities and one affiliate chapter.

Recruitment Type Recruitment for CPC is a formal weekend-long process where Potential New Members (PNMs) meet women in all of the Panhellenic chapters. It is a mutual-selection process.

Chapters narrow down the PNMs they want to invite to each round and PNMs narrow down chapters in the same way.

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Nickname: CPC Organizations: 5 Members: 386 Instagram: @utmartinpanhellenic

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ΑΔΠ

ALPHA DELTA PI

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Mascot

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Philanthropy

ADPi May 15, 1851

Delta Upsilon, 1961 Azure Blue & White We Live For Each Other

3.0 High School / 2.75 transfer "Alphie" the Lion

The Ronald McDonald House Charities

ALPHA OMICRON PI

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Mascot Philanthropy

ΑΟΠ

AOII January 2, 1897

Tau Omicron, 1966 Cardinal

Inspire Ambition 2.5 GPA

Panda Arthritis Foundation

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ΧΩ

CHI OMEGA

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors

Mascot

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Philanthropy

Xi Zeta, 1961 Cardinal & Straw

Sisters on Purpose

Motto Minimum GPA

Chi O April 5, 1895

2.5 GPA Owl

The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Ζ ΤΑ

ZETA TAU ALPHA

Nickname UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Mascot Philanthropy

Zeta October 15, 1898

Date Founded

Delta Mu, 1961 Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray

Seek the Noblest 2.0 GPA

Five-pointed Crown Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

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ΣΑ

SIGMA ALPHA

Nickname Date Founded

Beta Theta, 2006

UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Mascot

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Philanthropy

SA January 26, 1978

Emerald and Maize Women Excelling in Agriculture

2.50 High School / 2.25 College transfer Baby Bull

Ag In The Classroom

@utmadpi Alpha Delta Pi - Delta Upsilon @utmaoii Alpha Omicron Pi-Tau Omicron Chapter @utmchiomega Chi Omega-Xi Zeta Chapter @utmartinzta Zeta Tau Alpha - Delta Mu @utm_sigmaalpha Sigma Alpha Beta Theta 28

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL History The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is composed of the historically African-American fraternities and sororities. NPHC was created in 1930 with a charge of strengthening positive change and unity among the nine member organizations, and other organizations with similar precepts.

NPHC at the University of Tennessee at Martin was founded as a separate governing body in the late 1980s. UT Martin hosts all nine chapters that are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

These nine chapters are also known as, “The Divine Nine."

Recruitment Type NPHC organizations participate in membership intake at their own discretion throughout the academic year. When a chapter plans on doing membership intake, they will host an interest meeting or RUSH where potential members can get more information as well as exact membership expectations and requirements.

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Nickname: NPHC Organizations: 9 Members: 70 Instagram: @utm_nphc_

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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol

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Philanthropy

ΑΚΑ

AKAs January 15, 1908 at Howard University

Zeta Lambda, 1971 Salmon Pink & Apple Green

By Culture and By Merit

2.50 GPA Tea Rose

Five Signature Program Initiatives

ΑΦΑ

ALPHA PHI ALPHA

Nickname

Alphas

Date Founded UTM Chapter

Tau Psi, 2008

Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol Philanthropy

December 4, 1906 at Cornell University

Black & Old Gold First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All

2.50 GPA Sphinx

March of Dimes

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DELTA SIGMA THETA

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto

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Deltas January 13, 1913 at Howard University

Eta Xi, 1970 Crimson & Cream Intelligence is the torch of wisdom

Minimum GPA

2.75 GPA

Symbol

Lady Fortitude

Philanthropy

ΔΣΘ

Five Point Programmatic Thrust

ΖΦΒ

ZETA PHI BETA

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol Philanthropy

Zetas January 16, 1920 at Howard University

Delta Iota, 1978 Royal Blue & Pure White

A community-conscious, action-oriented organization

2.50 GPA Dove

March of Dimes

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ΙΦΘ

IOTA PHI THETA

Iotas

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter

Eta Pi, 2010

Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol

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Philanthropy

September 19, 1963 at Morgan State University

Charcoal Brown & Guilded Gold Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!

2.50 GPA Centar

Lupus Foundation of America

ΚΑΨ

KAPPA ALPHA PSI

Kappas

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol Philanthropy

January 15, 1920 at Indiana University Zeta Kappa, 1971

Crimson & Cream Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor

2.50 GPA Carnation with a crimson tint

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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SIGMA GAMMA RHO

SGRhos

Nickname Date Founded UTM Chapter

Motto Minimum GPA Symbol

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Philanthropy

November 12, 1922 at Butler University Kappa Gamma, 1986

Colors

ΣΓΡ

Royal Blue & Gold Greater Service, Greater Progress

2.50 GPA Poodle

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

ΦΒΣ

PHI BETA SIGMA

Nickname

Sigmas

Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol Philanthropy

January 9, 1914 at Howard University Kappa Omicron, 1979

Royal Blue & Pure White Culture For Service and Service For Humanity

2.50 GPA Dove

March of Dimes

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ΩΨΦ

OMEGA PSI PHI

Nickname

Ques

Date Founded UTM Chapter Colors Motto Minimum GPA Symbol

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Philanthropy

November 17, 1911 at Howard University Iota Zeta, 1973

Royal Purple & Old Gold Friendship is Essential to the Soul

2.50 GPA Bull Dog

United Negro College Fund

@aka_zetalambda Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated @taupsialphas Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity @etaxi_redz Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc @di_zetas Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated @m.o.b.nupes Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. @_kappagamma22 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. ko_sigmas Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc @utmques Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorperated

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SPEAK greek ACTIVE: A fully initiated member of a chapter who is in good standing.

ALUMNA OR ALUMNUS: Any initiated member of a sorority or fraternity who has graduated from college.

BADGE: The active pin, worn on the chest, designates an initiated member of a certain sorority or fraternity.

BID: A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.

BIG SISTER/BROTHER: A new member typically receives or selects an initiated member to be his/her big sister or brother.

This older member serves as a role model and resource to the new member.

CHAPTER: The local group of a national soroity or fraternity.

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FORMAL RECRUITMENT: A designated membership period during which each NPC sorority hold a series of organizaed events. Formal Recruitment is implemented and organizec by the College Panhellenic Council.

FRATERNITY: Often, a mens' organization characterized by high ideals and leadership, scholarship achievement, fellowship, oaths of fidelity, and a ritual; however, the term “fraternity" may apply to a female sorority.

LEGACY: A woman whose mother, sister, or in some cases, grandmother is an initiated member of a sorority. A man whose father, brother,. or in some cases, grandfather is an initiated member of a fraternity. Legacy stipulations differ for each sorority and fraternity.

LINE SISTERS (LS) OR LINE BROTHERS (LB): Individuals who are members of the same intake class and organization.

INFORMAL OR OPEN RECRUITMENT: Recruitment period conducted at various times during the year, including the summer.

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE: The process by which one becomes a member of a sorority or fraternity. Typically used to reference National Pan-hellenic Council organization practices acquring membership.

INITIATION: A ritual or ceremony during which a new member receives lifelong membership in the organization.

NEW MEMBER: A member of a greek-letter organization who has not yet been initated.

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VOCABULARY NEW MEMBER/LINE: A group of individuals who are selected to become inducted/initiated into a particular sorority or fraternity.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): A term used to describe an individual seeking membership and/or participating in a recruitment process.

ORAL BIDDING: Any statement by an individual member indicating that a sorority or fraternity intends or wishes to hava a potential new member join thier organization. Some examples of oral bidding are: “I want you for my little/ sister brother,” “You belong here,” “ We have a place for you,” and “You can wear my badge,” It falsely implies an invitation to membership. No individual member has the authority to issue invitations or guarantee membership.

PROBATE: A show often organized

by National Pan-hellenic Council organizations to introduce their new members to the campus community.

PIN: A new member or associate pin is simpler in design and indentifies a new or associate member of a particular sorority or fraternity.

RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS: Sorority women who are carefully selected and trained to guide potential new members through the formal recruitment process for the College Panhellenic Council.

SILENCE: Period of time when conversaton and contact between potential new members and sorority acitve members, new members, and alumnae is strictly prohibited.

SORORITY: An individual women’s organization characterized by high ideals and leadership, scholastic achievement, fellowship, oaths of fidelity, ritual, and typically designated by Greek letters.

STEPPING: A series of complex, synchronous, and precise movements performed to songs, stomps, or chants and created by organization members.

Typically performed by NPHC organizations.

STROLLING: Performed by culturallybased sororities and fraternities, a stroll is usually performed in unsion to a song with precise and synhronized movements, possibly in a line.

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FAMILY GUIDE SUPPORT OR ASSISTANCE

What is recruitment? Rush? Intake?

Recruitment/rush/intake is defined as any sorority or fraternity activity that seeks to add new members to a chapter. Some Greek letter organizations host recruitment throughout the year, while others recruit during a specified time period of the year. Regardless of when it occurs, any chapter activity that serves the purpose of adding new members to the chapter constitutes as recruitment and must be in compliance with organizational policies, institutional rules, and state laws.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Take the time to find out about the organization(s) your student is interested in.

Check out their local and national website.

• Be supportive of your student's choice to join a sorority or fraternity. If you have questions, contact the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs.

• Encourage your student to attened leadership programs sponored by the Office of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs.

• Know the financial costs. Determine who will pay and what limitations these expenses may impose. For many organizations, one-time national or international dues are paid during the first year; expect this year to be the most expensive.

• Expect to see many new t-shirts, photos, and sorority/fraternity paraphernalia.

• Encourage your student to get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities and resources on campus.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are the benefits of joining?

The benefits include building leadership skills, providing academic support, and offering opportunities to engage in service. The sorority and fraternity experience is an excellent training ground for aspiring leaders. Many chapters organize tutoring programs, host study hours, and offer a variety of educational programming. Some offer scholarships and awards to celebrate members' and non members' academic success.

When do students typically join?

For CPC and IFC organizations, the majority of students join their first semester in college. NPHC organizations require that students have a UT Martin minimum GPA and credit hours before joining so it is usually their sophomore or junior year before they join. As long as students meet the requirements, they have the opportunity to join the sorority and fraternity community.

How will joining a sorority or fraternity affect my student academically?

Academic sucess is important to all of sororities and fraternities. They organize study hours, schedule study skills workships, and encourage the use of faculty office hours. Aditionally, all organizations have a GPA requirement to remain a member in good standing. Traditionally, the All Greek GPA is higher than the All Student semester GPA.

HELPFUL RESOURCES Office of Student Conduct 731-881-7703 Division of Student Affairs 731-881-7700 Student Health & Counseling Services 731-881-7750 Department of Public Safety 731-881-7777

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