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Rules and Policies

All fraternities and sororities must maintain recognition by the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Chapter Recognition Policies

Please follow this rule for gaining and maintaining recognition.

Rule 11.56.02: Recognized Fraternities and Sororities within the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Event Policies

ALL organizations MUST abide by the Social Event Rule and submit the appropriate notification form for social events that involve alcohol and more than 25 people, including guests. All organizations should also submit appropriate notification for special events without alcohol as defined by the policy in section 2.1.4.

Rule 11.56.01: Social Event Rule for NC State Fraternities and Sororities Hosting Social Events

Be sure to submit a completed Social Event Notification Form.

Chapter Presidents can confirm events have been properly registered by viewing the Social Event Notification form responses via the document that has been shared to their email.

Recruitment/Intake Policies

Organizations that conduct membership recruitment (rush), or membership intake must adhere to this rule for all membership activities.

Rule 11.56.03: Fraternities and Sororities: Procedures for Recruitment, Intake and New Member Activities 

Be sure to submit the Membership Paperwork Form.

Risk Management Policies

All organizations must abide by these risk management-related policies.

Council Recognition Policies

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs recognized those organizations which receive university support, advisement and/or funding. Recognized DASA organizations include the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Association, along with several others that do not report to Fraternity and Sorority Life.

All council officers are subject to the following regulation regarding undergraduate student leadership.

REG 11.55.06: Recognized Student Organizations within the division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA):  Regulation for Undergraduate Student Leadership