University Affiliation
Fraternity & Sorority Life’s affiliation process helps ensure that students are joining university-recognized organizations that offer safe fraternity experiences, provide well-established programs and resources, and are officially connected to the university.
Affiliated fraternities are organizations where students can find a sense of belonging, have fun at social events and make lifelong friendships.
Affiliation history
In 2005, to increase the safety for new and current members, ɫƵ asked fraternity organizations to move recruitment to the spring and welcome live-in house directors. The fraternities on campus at the time chose not to agree with those requirements and disaffiliated with the university. A decade later, after giving time and space for reform and education, ɫƵ re-invited fraternities in the area to affiliate with updated conditions. In 2017, Phi Delta Theta became the first fraternity to affiliate with campus under the new process.
Today, 10 fraternities are affiliated with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) as members of the CU Interfraternity Council. Those fraternities have signed a recognized social Greek organizations (RSGO) agreement that includes provisions to follow all university policies. The agreements also outline certain conditions aimed at increasing safety, accountability and student success.
Fraternities in the Boulder area that have not signed a RSGO agreement are not affiliated with or recognized by ɫƵ.
Benefits of affiliation
University resources
- Use of university name within branding guidelines.
- Free access to campus resources like Title IX/Sexual Assault Prevention training, alcohol education, finance training, etc.
- Office space for council leaders through the University Memorial Center.
- Ongoing advising, education and resources for new member education, Greek values, fiscal management, recruitment, risk management, program planning and more through Fraternity & Sorority Life.
- Involvement on campus committees and working groups.
Campus events
- Chapter meetings may be held on campus.
- Fundraisers/philanthropy events on campus are free or discounted.
- Ability to prominently advertise on campus for recruitment and special events.
- Access to support through the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and other offices on campus.
Recruitment
- Any recruitment activities, such as tabling and rush events, may be held on campus.
- Assistance in recruiting faculty/staff advisor(s), if requested.
- Campus-supported recruitment efforts, including interactions with potential members through new student welcome programs, fairs, open houses, etc.
- Inclusion on the ɫƵ website and access to ɫƵ social media avenues.
Greek relations
- Participate in Homecoming (fall) and Greek Weeks (spring) with sororities in the CU Panhellenic Council.
- The ability to officially partner with sororities and other campus groups on events and programs.
Social
- Chapters may hold as many social events as they want each semester.
- FSL can provide event planning support for CUIFC chapters.
- Chapters can register parties through Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations’ party registration system.
- Sober event monitors are required at any event where alcohol is present.
Dues
- CUIFC dues are $25 per member per semester.