Why should I join a fraternity/sorority?

Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at California State University, Chico (CSU, Chico) has
been in existence since 1918. Today the University hosts eight (8) recognized
organizations for men and eleven (11) recognized organizations for women.
Membership in a fraternal organization provides undergraduates and alumni with
tremendous opportunities for lifelong friendship, leadership development, scholarship
enhancement and social interaction.
Our Greek students are scholars, athletes, and campus leaders. They also positively
contribute to and benefit from the CSU, Chico collegiate experience. Greek
organizations have high academic goals for their members, provide a tight knit
support system for one another, offer a multitude of leadership opportunities, have a
high percentage of involvement on campus, provide opportunities to meet different
types of people with differing interests, participate in philanthropy and community
service events that benefit the community, and allow for their members to belong to
an organization that is larger than themselves.
Currently, Greek students make up approximately 10% of the student population,
and hold positions in the Associated Student Government, CAVE, Cross Cultural
Leadership Center, and many other departments/organizations across campus.

What is the best fraternity/sorority on campus?

Great question! Based upon what you are looking for, we have 19 different answers.
We really do not have a best chapter on campus. All of our chapters are unique and
bring something different to our community. Although there are differences amongst
our chapters, all of the chapters come together for community events, hold positions
in the governing boards, support one another during their philanthropy and
community service events, and hang out together on a social basis. We encourage
you to ask questions about a chapters philanthropy, their grade requirements, the
chapters overall campus involvement, and their brother/sisterhood bond. We have
no doubt that you will be able to find a home away from home within our community.

What programs/leadership opportunities are

offered to me as a Greek member?

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The leadership opportunities available to Greek members are plentiful. You can cater
your experiences to match your personal or professional goals. Simply put,
membership in a chapter can be a life long experience that is an investment in your
future.
Programs:
Alpha Week
Greek Leadership Retreat (fall and spring semester)
New Member Induction (fall and spring semester)
Greek Week
Omega Week
Monthly Greek Workshops
Leadership Opportunities:
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Paraprofessional position
Greek Week Co-chair
Greek Council Executive Board (IFC, PHC and MGC)
Judicial Board
Executive Board Member (Chapter level)
Internship opportunity (National/International level)

How much does it cost to be a member of a

fraternity or sorority?
CSU, Chico recognizes 19 different fraternities and sororities. Each of these
organizations has different amounts of dues associated with membership. The
amount is usually shared during the recruitment process. Membership dues may go
towards national insurance, housing expenses, social events, philanthropic
endeavors, and leadership workshops/retreats. Membership dues are neither
assessed nor collected by the University.

Do I need a recommendation to join a

fraternity/sorority?
No. It is not necessary for a student to have a recommendation to begin the
recruitment process at CSU, Chico. If you have a recommendation, you can submit it
directly to the chapter.

What is the Grade Release form?

In order to support the academic requirements associated with fraternity or sorority
membership at CSU, Chico, we require students to authorize Fraternity and Sorority
Affairs to release any grades and grade point average (GPA) to the undergraduate
chapter, alumni board, and national or international organization. This release shall
be in effect as long as the student is enrolled at CSU, Chico and a member of their
Greek chapter.

How much time is involved with being a

member of a Sorority or Fraternity?
It all depends on how involved you become with the organization. Holding an
executive board member position obviously will take more time than sitting on a
committee or just being a member. However, the more involved you are, the more
leadership skills you will attain. Being a member of any student organization is a
balancing act that will need to be adjusted on a regular basis.

What are the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and

the Panhellenic Council (PHC) and the
Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)?
The IFC (Interfraternity Council), PHC (Panhellenic Council), and MGC (Multicultural
Greek Council) councils are the sub-councils that govern the Greek Council at CSU,
Chico.