FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does it cost to join a fraternity or sorority?

The cost of dues will depend on the chapter that your student joins. Membership dues directly support the betterment of the chapter and the national organization. To assist members, some chapters may offer various scholarships and grants and most organizations allow a payment plan. Every member of the Aggie Greek Community will also pay a Greek Enhancement Due of $25 per semester on their student bill. The Greek Enhancement Dues assist with efforts to meet the needs of our growing fraternity and sorority community while continuing to build a sustainable, value-added fraternity and sorority experience at the university.

Q: Is there an alcohol policy chapters have to follow?

Yes, all of our fraternities and sororities are Recognized Student Organizations and therefore must follow Texas A&M University Student Rules. Per TAMU Student Rules Appendix VIII, all membership recruitment activities and new member activities of recognized student organizations must be alcohol free. Some organizations do host events with alcohol such as tailgates, formals, and date parties. These events are required to be reviewed by the chapter advisor and have a risk review meeting with a staff member in the OFSL to ensure they are complying with all student rules and their inter/national organization’s policies related to events with alcohol.

Q: I suspect my student is being hazed, where do I go to report it?

Hazing is a violation of Texas A&M University Student Code of Conduct, student organization policies, and Texas State law. The definition can be found in the Student Conduct Code (TAMU Student Rule 24.4.5) which applies to all students. All students have a responsibility to report hazing if they experience it, witness it, or know of it occurring. If you or your student is concerned or believes something might be hazing, please report it.

Texas A&M University community members have many avenues in which to report incidents of suspected hazing and receive support if they have been hazed. These resources include:

Student Life, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, 979.845.3111

Student Conduct Office, Student Services Building, Suite 309, 979.847.7272

Student Assistance Services, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, 979.845.3113

Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Services Building, 4th Floor, 979.845.4427

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, 224 John J. Koldus Building, 979.862.5636

Corps of Cadets, Office of the Commandant, 979.845.2811

University Police Department, Research Pkwy located on West Campus, 979.845.2345

Student Activities, 125 John J. Koldus Building, 979.845.1133

Students may also submit a Campus Community Incident Report through the Student Conduct Office Website.

Q: Is the chapter my student is joining in good standing?

At the beginning of each semester, the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life publishes the Aggie Greek Report which is our community scorecard. In the Accountability section of this publication, you will find the organizations with any sanctions that a chapter had the most recent semester as well as the student rule(s) they violated. Find current and past publications here: issuu.com/AggieGreekLife

There are a few fraternities and sororities that are not supported by our office for the following reason(s). First, there are University-recognized organizations that are not members of one of the four governing councils therefore OFSL does not provide oversight. Second, there are organizations that are not recognized by the university, typically due to an organizational suspension, but continue to operate with support from their inter/national organization independent of the university. These organizations are not recognized by the university and have no support from the OFSL.

Q: How does my student get involved?

Each council has a different process for interested students to join their chapters. For more information, refer to the section “Our Governing Councils” or visit the council website.

Other questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact the OFSL at 979-862-5636 during normal business hours or email us at aggiegreeks@tamu.edu and we would be happy to assist you!