GREEK
Life
at Vanderbilt University
DEAR NEW VANDERBILT STUDENTS, Congratulations and welcome to Vanderbilt University! As you start this new and exciting chapter of your life, we hope you consider becoming a part of Vanderbilt Greek Life throughout your time here at Vanderbilt. Our Greek community has the potential to foster personal growth, develop leadership, provide support in times of need, challenge you to grow, and more. Such a diverse array of experiences can be quite a wonderful part of enriching your time at Vanderbilt while also preparing you for your future endeavors! Although each organization is unique in its history, values, rituals, and members, all of our organizations hold the common bond of unity across our councils. As such, it is important that you consider all of the various councils and organizations that make up our community since our growth and impact relies upon the contributions of each and every organization’s members. We encourage potential members to research each of our organizations to learn about the best things each and every organization can provide! Go ‘Dores, and Go Greek! Bennett Diaz, Interfraternity Council President Cara London, Intercultural Greek Council Vice President Monyae Kerney, National Pan-Hellenic Council President Stephanie Julitz, Panhellenic Council President
Your values, what you want out of the Greek experience, and the legacy you want to leave in the community are all things you should consider as you flip through these pages. We intend for this booklet, and the many events our councils/organizations hold, to help you discover realistic and honest expectations with yourself about the high expectations and responsibilities that come with being a life-long member in a fraternity or sorority. We believe that the Greek community has shaped who we are as individuals and are excited to share this aspect of our incredible Vanderbilt experience with you. We hope that this publication will help you learn more about our Greek community and answer some of your questions, but don’t hesitate to reach out!
Approximately 40% of the student population is Greek.
Visit us at vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
COMMITMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF GREEK LIFE AT VANDERBILT Community of CARE
Greek Member Experience
Taking care of your brothers, sisters, and guests is an important aspect of your membership and something that you should always be mindful of as a member. You will be held accountable for your actions and should hold others accountable as well.
The Greek Member Experience (GME) consists of a set of 12 minimum expectations for member engagement in programs and activities in six tracks: Campus Involvement, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty Engagement, Healthy Behaviors and Personal Development.
Time Commitments
Being a member of a fraternity or sorority comes with high expectations of engagement and personal development that are showcased in this program. Students attend events and programs throughout the year to meet these expectations. You will be expected to meet these minimum expectations each year, including your first year of membership. You will earn credit for events and activities that you participate in throughout the entire year, even prior to your membership in a Greek organization. Participation in campus engagement opportunities included in GME is a great way to meet Greek members and to show how you intend to contribute to a Greek organization as a member. Head here to learn more: vanderbilt.edu/greek_life/the-greek-member-experience/
Being a Greek is a significant time commitment. As a member, you will be expected to attend weekly meetings, community service projects, sisterhood/brotherhood events, complete Greek Member Experience, and attend other chapter events. Being a lifelong commitment, engagement with the organization might change how it looks over time but ultimately a potential new member should consider what expectations they have for being in an organization and if they are prepared to spend a large portion of their time with the organization. Values-Based Organizations Sororities/Fraternities are values-based organizations, and there is also an expectation that you will uphold those values. You must understand that from the day you accept your bid or cross over into your organization until long after graduation, you are always wearing your letters. Vanderbilt Student First While being in a sorority/fraternity will be only one of your commitments at Vanderbilt, make it a priority. Your Greek experience will be what you make of it—the more you put in to it, the more you will get out of it! But always remember that you are a Vanderbilt student first and your chapter commitments should not get in the way of your academic success.
Anti-Hazing and Bystander Intervention We believe that hazing does not have a place within our community and need your help in ensuring that we are successful in providing a safe and healthy experience for our members. Our students participate in nationally recognized trainings to be empowered to report hazing and intervene to support members through emotional distress, address issues of anxiety, depression, suicide, alcohol/other drug use, and more. Through these experiences, our students are given the tools they need to confront their peers in order to combat issues like hazing, and sexual assault.
To report hazing, you can call the hazing hotline at 615-343-STOP (7867) or use the reporting link on our website. Please go to vanderbilt.edu/greek_life/resources/ anti-hazing-resources/ to learn how to recognize hazing, the university and State of Tennessee’s hazing policy, and more.
BENEFITS OF GREEK LIFE AT VANDERBILT Sisterhood and Brotherhood Sisterhood/Brotherhood offers a sense of belonging, the feeling of great friends respecting you for your individuality, and the feeling of knowing that you can count on your sisters/brothers in the good times as well as in the bad. Your chapter is a home away from home, presenting members with venues to socialize in, networks of support for older members, and countless opportunities to make new friends. Accountability Each fraternity and sorority is founded on a set of ideals and values, which serve as a set of standards and expectations for its members. All of our chapters are a part of larger national or international organizations that believe in holding themselves to these high expectations. As such, our members are expected to excel academically, socially, and professionally, living up to these ideals. It’s important when considering joining that you know and expect to be held to a higher standard than your peers that might not be in a Greek organization.
Community
Greeks are leaders both within their organizations and across campus. Chapter officers coordinate meetings, service projects, and social events. Currently, Greeks are well represented in leadership positions within Vanderbilt Student Government, VUcept, Vanderbuddies, Multicultural Leadership Council, Alternative Spring Break, Dance Marathon, and many other organizations on campus.
The camaraderie of the community is apparent in many ways, from joint benefits and socials to the individual friendships that exist between members of different organizations. Our Cross Council Circle initiative has been in effect for eight years and brings chapters from each council together for campus events. Additionally, our Greek Inclusivity Alliance works toward a more equitable Greek community by creating safe and inclusive spaces within Greek Life. Allies and advocates from all councils are selected and trained to foster dialogue, seek education, and promote engagement to further equity and justice within Greek Life.
Service and Philanthropy
Social Activities
Each year our community raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for chapter and community philanthropic partners. Many Greek students volunteer their time in local programs such as the Children’s Hospital, Alternative Spring Break, Habitat for Humanity, tutoring projects, and more. All Greek members are expected to engage in at least 15 hours of community service each year, though some chapters have much higher requirements. This expectation ensures that the founding value of commitment to community remains strong and lasting. Last year alone our organizations performed over 35,000 hours of community service in the local Nashville community, nationally, and globally.
Membership in a Greek organization offers a variety of social opportunities. Most of our groups host social events like dinners, onand off-campus parties, special catered lunches, desserts at the house, movie nights, and other events for members to socialize with each other and their guests.
Leadership
Visit us at vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
Minimum Membership Requirements to Join a Fraternity or Sorority at Vanderbilt • 2.5 grade point average (A higher GPA may be required in varying organizations. Ask organizations for more information.) • Completion of at least 12 credit hours. (Additional credit hours may be required in some organizations. Ask organizations for more information.) • Must not be on disciplinary probation • Must attend Alcohol Awareness and Community Responsibility Session (held for first-year students on August 25, 2018 during Common VU) or Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training (held for upperclassmen/ transfer students or as a makeup for first-year students on September 9, 2018, October 1, 2018, November 4, 2018, and January 7, 2019) • Five hours of community service with a fraternity (IFC Only) • Must not have been initiated in another fraternity or sorority (does not apply to academic or professional Greek letter organizations) • Attend an Intake Seminar (NPHC and IGC only) Transfer students are eligible to participate in fall recruitment as long as they have completed 12 credit hours at their previous university. Remember, these are Vanderbilt University’s minimum expectations. Some organizations may have higher standards for membership.
All Greek GPA 3.57 All Undergraduate GPA 3.47
It is a requirement that all students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority during the 2018–2019 school year must participate in Alcohol and Social Responsibility Training. Visit vanderbilt.edu/greek_life for more information.
Tips for Success • Recruitment is about relationship building. Meet as many members of our community as your schedule will allow during your time at Vanderbilt. • Give all chapters a chance. “Putting all your eggs in one basket” will severely limit your chances of membership. Each group has its own character.
• Participate in on-campus programming such as those included in the Design Your VU Program and Greek Member Experience, as these engagement opportunities will be required as a member of the Greek community. • Be mindful of your decisions and act respectably. Members are always watching your behavior.
• Prioritize your academic success. Practice effective study skills and seek assistance from your peers and professors. Remember that you are no longer in high school.
• Keep in mind that disciplinary probation means not being able to join a Greek organization. You can have fun without ending up on probation.
• Don’t feel obligated to attend all weekly recruitment events/programs/ philanthropy events that you might be invited to or hear about— overextending yourself may result in a lower GPA.
• Do your homework. Research the history of each organization that you are considering. National organization websites and vanderbilt.edu/ greek_life can provide information about awards, recognition, and the standing of the organization at Vanderbilt. It is important for you to know about the values of the organization and what it means to be a member of the organization.
OUR COMMUNITY Vanderbilt Interfraternity Council The Interfraternity Council, commonly known as IFC, takes charge of and preserves the high standards of its 13 member fraternities on this campus. Led by an executive board of eight men, the Interfraternity Council promotes the interests of fraternities in general and insures cooperation among the different fraternities on campus. Chapters Alpha Tau Omega Delta Tau Delta Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Sigma Lamda Chi Alpha Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Zeta Beta Tau
Dues: Financial estimates for planning featured in the back of this booklet. Connect with IFC @VUIFC VUIFC AnchorLink: Interfraternity Council Vanderbilt Interfraternity Council
Visit us @ vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
IFC Recruitment Events to Attend IFC Open Dores Sunday, September 2, 2018 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Student Life Center Ballrooms Potential new members should plan to meet at the Student Life Center Ballrooms at 11:00 am for a registration meeting where they will learn more about the IFC recruitment process, including tips from chapter recruitment chairs on how to have a successful recruitment experience. After the meeting, potential new members will be divided in to groups and escorted to each of the chapter facilities or designated campus rooms for informal open houses to meet members of all the IFC fraternities on campus. IFC Checkpoints Sunday, September 23, 2018 @ Sarratt Cinema Sunday, November 4, 2018 @ Sarratt Cinema IFC Checkpoints are an opportunity for potential members to get important updates about the recruitment process, upcoming events and learn about community priorities that impact their membership experience. Attendance is expected by all students considering membership in an IFC fraternity. Individual Chapter Recruitment Activities Throughout the fall, each chapter will host individual chapter recruitment events, including sporting events, meals, community service and social activities in large and small group settings. While some of these events will be open, some will be invitation only. These events help potential members and chapter members build relationships with each other. You will be invited to many recruitment activities, but it is critical that you balance your participation in these activities with your classwork and other activities on campus. You are expected to complete at least five hours of community service with fraternities as an eligibility requirement, and should be considered a top priority in the recruitment process.
Final Selection Night Friday, January 11, 2019 @ Sarratt Cinema Potential members that are interested in accepting an invitation for membership will attend a meeting in Sarratt Cinema where their eligibility will be confirmed and they will make their final selections, ranking the chapters in order that they would accept a bid should it be extended. Bid Night Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ Student Life Center Ballrooms Potential new members will come to the Student Life Center Ballrooms to receive their bids, before going to their respective locations to be welcomed as new members within the chapter.
It is highly recommended that you attend the IFCsponsored recruitment events to gain the most accurate information about the recruitment process and the benefits of joining our community.
Vanderbilt Intercultural Greek Council
IGC Important Dates to Remember
The Intercultural Greek Council (IGC) is the governing council for Vanderbilt’s culturally based fraternal organizations. The goal of the Intercultural Greek Council is to meet the unique needs of our culturally or identity-based fraternal organizations. Moreover, IGC strives to unify intercultural organizations by providing a platform for students to experience a holistic and well-rounded Greek Life experience through scholarship, service, and leadership within the Vanderbilt community.
All students wishing to seek membership in an IGC chapter MUST attend one of the Membership Intake Seminars and an Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training Session offered by the Office of Greek Life by September 30, 2018 if pursuing membership in the Fall or by January 31, 2019 if pursuing membership in the Spring. Greek Life staff will provide vital information to assist students in their membership pursuits and experiences. Students must be present the entire duration of seminars and sessions. Any student that has not attended one of the Membership Intake Seminars and/or an Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training Session by September 30, 2018 and January 31, 2019 will NOT be allowed to join.
All students wishing to seek membership in an IGC chapter MUST attend (1) Membership Intake Seminar and (1) Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training offered by the Office of Greek Life before the appropriate deadline. Students must be present the entire duration of seminars and trainings in order to receive full credit. Any student that has not attended (1) Membership Intake Seminar and (1) Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training by September 30, 2018 (if pursuing Fall membership) and January 31, 2019 (if pursuing Spring membership) will NOT be allowed to join a Fraternity or Sorority for that respective semester. Intake Seminars must be done again every (2) years if membership is not obtained within that time span. Additionally, Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training must be done annually if membership is not obtained in the previous academic year.
Fall Intake Seminars (2018) Tuesday, September 4, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, September 5, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, October 2, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, October 3, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, November 6, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, November 13, Alumni Hall Room 201 Spring Intake Seminars (2019) Tuesday, January 15, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, January 16, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, February 2, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, February 13, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, March 12, Alumni Hall Room 201 Taste of IGC Wednesday, September 5, 2018 • 7 p.m. @ Commons Center Multipurpose Room
Chapters
“Come learn about the IGC sororities at Vanderbilt University and explore how to become a part of this Greek Life Experience!
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. Dues: Financial estimates for planning featured in the back of this booklet.
The chapters and council will publicize more detailed event information during the first week of school. Be sure to check the Office of Greek Life Google Calendar for up-to-date information.
Connect to IGC VandyIGC AnchorLink: Intercultural Greek Council
Visit us at vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
Vanderbilt National Pan-Hellenic Council We are proud to have seven of the Divine Nine organizations represented at Vanderbilt. NPHC is the governing council for these historically African American fraternities and sororities. It is the mission of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. to promote cooperation and harmony between member organizations and between members and other campus organizations in developing the best possible image for the Greek community. The executive board works to objectively govern the NPHC community as well as provide collaborative programming opportunities for the council and the broader campus community. Chapters: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Dues: Financial estimates for planning featured in the back of this booklet.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Connect to NPHC VandyNPHC @Vandy_NPHC @vandynphc AnchorLink: National Pan-Hellenic Council
NPHC Important Dates to Remember All students wishing to seek membership in an NPHC chapter MUST attend (1) Membership Intake Seminar and (1) Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training offered by the Office of Greek Life before the appropriate deadline. Students must be present the entire duration of seminars and trainings in order to receive full credit. Any student that has not attended (1) Membership Intake Seminar and (1) Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training by September 30, 2018 (if pursuing Fall membership) and January 31, 2019 (if pursuing Spring membership) will NOT be allowed to join a Fraternity or Sorority for that respective semester. Intake Seminars must be done again every (2) years if membership is not obtained within that time span. Additionally, Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training must be done annually if membership is not obtained in the previous academic year.
NPHC Back 2 School Events
Fall Intake Seminars (2018)
The chapters and council will publicize more detailed event information during the first week of school. Be sure to check the Office of Greek Life Google Calendar for up-to-date information.
Tuesday, September 4, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, September 5, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, October 2, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, October 3, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, November 6, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, November 13, Alumni Hall Room 201
Spring Intake Seminars (2019) Tuesday, January 15, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, January 16, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, February 2, Alumni Hall Room 201 Wednesday, February 13, Alumni Hall Room 201 Tuesday, March 12, Alumni Hall Room 201
NPHC Greek Mystique Wednesday, August 29, 2018 • 7 p.m. @ Commons Center Multi-Purpose Room Come learn about the NPHC fraternities and sororities at Vanderbilt University and explore how to become a part of this Greek Life Experience!
Visit us at vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
Saturday, August 25th, 2018 “The Annual Cookout” Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 “Chicken & Waffles” Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Saturday, September 8th, 2018 “Blue and White Fish Fry” Hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Panhellenic Recruitment Dates to Remember Panhellenic Recruitment Registration/Information Meeting Sunday, September 2, 2018 • 3 p.m. Recruitment registration is an open meeting for potential members to gain information about the sorority recruitment process and to start the registration process to participate in spring formal recruitment. Registration will open on this day and costs $50. Potential new members are encouraged to register by October 12 so Panhellenic can assign them a recruitment counselor to serve as a mentor throughout the recruitment process. Panhellenic Recruitment Open House for Upperclassmen/Transfer Students
Vanderbilt Panhellenic Association
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 • 5–7 p.m.
The Vanderbilt University Panhellenic Council is the governing organization for the ten National Panhellenic Conference sororities. The Panhellenic Council, led by an eight-woman executive board, is responsible for organizing activities of mutual concern and interest to all Panhellenic sororities on campus. You can contact Panhellenic Executive Board with questions about how to get involved, the recruitment counselor mentor program, recruitment questions, and more.
A chance for upperclassmen/transfer students to meet with recruitment counselors to visit all the chapters so they can hear about the fall recruitment process. Not all chapters will be taking fall new members and only upperclassmen/transfer students are eligible to join in the fall; for more information go to our website.
Chapters
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 • 5–7 p.m.
Alpha Chi Omega
Kappa Alpha Theta
Alpha Delta Pi
Kappa Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Chi Omega
Pi Beta Phi
Delta Delta Delta
Zeta Tau Alpha
Dues: Financial estimates for planning featured in the back of this booklet. Connect with Panhellenic Vanderbilt Panhellenic Council @VUPanhellenic vupanhellenic Vanderbilt Panhellenic AnchorLink: Panhellenic Executive Board
Panhellenic Fall Bid Day for Upperclassmen/Transfer Students
A small reception will be held for Potential New Members that have accepted bid invitation to join a sorority eligible to join a sorority this fall. Not all chapters will be taking fall new members and only upperclassmen/transfer students are eligible to join in the fall; for more information go to our website.
Recruitment Registration Deadline
Formal Recruitment
Monday, October 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 4–Sunday, January 6, 2019 & Friday, January 11–Sunday, January 13, 2019
Preliminary recruitment registration deadline – women who are interested in participating in the process should have all steps in the registration process completed by this time so they can be assigned a Recruitment Counselor for participation in Panhellenic Preview Day. Friday, December 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Final recruitment registration deadline – all interested women must have completed all steps in the registration process by this time in order to participate in the process in January. No exceptions. Panhellenic Preview Day Sunday, November 11, 2018 During Panhellenic Preview Day, the individual sororities host open houses that provide potential members the opportunity to familiarize themselves with how the formal recruitment process will work in January. These sessions are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged. Recruitment 101 Monday, December 3, 2018 • 6:30 p.m. @ Student Life Center Ballrooms Recruitment 101 is a meeting held before winter break, during which the Panhellenic Council Executive Board will share their own recruitment experiences, answer questions, and offer advice. Information about the formal process and appropriate clothing options will be covered to ensure that potential new members are prepared upon their return to campus in January.
The formal recruitment process for Panhellenic begins that Friday and consists of four rounds: Display, Philanthropy, Sisterhood, and Preference. Each round is intended for chapters and potential new members (or “PNMs” for short) to meet each other, ask intentional questions, and learn more about each other in order to make membership decisions. We encourage each PNM to keep an open mind throughout the process and learn about all the great things each organization brings to its members experience. This process culminates in Panhellenic Bid Day in the SLC, at which PNMs are extended bids to join an organization and begin their new member education process. Students participating in Panhellenic recruitment should arrive back to campus on Friday, January 4th in time for a meeting on Friday at 6:00 pm. Note: At the end of the preference round, PNMs will submit a signed National Panhellenic Conference agreement that they would accept a bid from either organization that offers them one and as such will be bound to that agreement for a full academic year should they decline their bid on Bid Day. Please visit vanderbilt.edu/greek_life to register for recruitment as well as to learn more about the rules about contact between potential new members and active members!
For more membership information, visit our website and attend the Greek Life Information Session on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 5 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballrooms.
Visit us at vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
Financial Aspects of Being in a Fraternity/Sorority Below are the details provided by chapter leadership to serve as estimates of the overall expense of being a new member or active undergraduate member of these organizations. We highly encourage you to talk with the chapter members about the financial obligations of membership during the recruitment/intake process. Included in the graph below is a brief listing of semester dues for new members and initiated undergraduate members, potential semester/annual financial support options from the chapter, regional, or national level, and additional expenses one might incur through expenses that at the discretion of each person. Additionally, Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils do provide some level of semester-by-semester financial assistance to members that apply, one would need to re-apply each semester and each application is not guaranteed.
Over $375,000 dollars raised to benefit local & national philanthropies
New Member/Aspirant dues listed within this packet are estimates based off what the Inter/National Headquarters charge in addition to the overall operating budgetary expenses of the specific chapter. Additional costs could include but are not limited to: one-time membership registration or application fees, new member retreats, organization-specific regalia (such as membership pins, badges, line jackets, etc.), accountability fines for behavior or chapter violations, new member education materials such as manuals and booklets, and chapter house facility management fee (where applicable). Optional expenses that members might have through personal purchasing decisions would include T-shirts for specific events, “formals” or trips with members, national or regional conferences/conclaves, gifts for “Big Brother/Sister and Little Brother/Sister” experiences, and other expenses that might be considered optional and at the discretion of each person. Information is just estimates for planning purposes, and we encourage you to check our website at www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life for more information.
Chapter Name
New Member Dues
Member Fall Semester Dues
Member Spring Semester Dues
Chapter Financial Assistance â€
Other Financial Assistance ‥
Additional Expenses
Potential Annual Cost
Facility Management Fee
Alpha Chi Omega
$1,411.50
$905.00
$905.00
Yes
Yes
~$100.00
$1,810.00
N/A
Alpha Delta Pi
$1,052.75
$867.00
$758.75
Yes
Yes
~$100.00
$1,725.75
N/A
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
~$1,450.00*
$150.00
$150.00
No
Yes
N/A
~$300.00*
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
Alpha Omicron Pi
$1,514.98
$761.27
$761.27
Yes
Yes
~$100.00
$1,622.54
N/A
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
~$1,200.00***
$85.00
$85.00
No
No
~$100.00
~$270.00*
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
Alpha Tau Omega
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Yes
Yes
$1,030.00
$3,280.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Chi Omega
$1,392.00
$803.00
$554.00
Yes
Yes
$100.00
$2,000.00
N/A
Delta Delta Delta
$1,416.00
$920.00
$920.00
Yes
Yes
~$100.00
$1,940.00
N/A
$1,050.00*
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
$2,025.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Tau Delta
~$910.00
$1,180.00
$125.00
$875.00
$125.00
$875.00
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
$800.00*
$275.00
Kappa Alpha
$900.00
$800.00
$800.00
Yes
Yes
~200.00
$1,750.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
$2,500.00
N/A
N/A
No
No
N/A
N/A
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
Kappa Alpha Theta
$1,050.00
$1,050.00
$775.00
Yes
Yes
~$75.00
$1,125.00
N/A
Kappa Delta
$1,296.00
$877.00
$831.00
Yes
Yes
$300.00
$2,008.00
N/A
Kappa Kappa Gamma
$1,329.50
$894.50
$767.00
Yes
Yes
N/A
$1,329.50
N/A
Kappa Sigma
$800.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Yes
Yes
$200.00
$2,200.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Lambda Chi Alpha
$350.00
$500.00
$500.00
Yes
Yes
N/A
$1,000.00
N/A
Chapter Name
New Member Dues
Member Fall Semester Dues
Member Spring Semester Dues
Chapter Financial Assistance †
Other Financial Assistance ‡
Additional Expenses
Potential Annual Cost
Facility Management Fee
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
$400.00
$150.00
$150.00
No
No
$400.00
$700.00
N/A
N/A
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
~$2,000
N/A
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
$800.00 (covers first two Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
years); $90.00 renewal fee
**
**
Yes
Yes*
N/A
N/A
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
each year after
Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Yes
Yes
$700.00
$2,700.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Phi Kappa Psi
$1,200.00
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
Yes
Yes
N/A
$1,100.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Phi Kappa Sigma
$650.00
$650.00
$650.00
Yes
No
N/A
$650.00
N/A
Pi Beta Phi
$1,181.00
$1,191.00
$766.00
No
Yes
$130.00
$2,087.00
N/A
Pi Kappa Alpha
$700.00
$700.00
$700.00
Yes
No
$380.00
$1,780.00
N/A
$1,950.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
$2,500.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi
$1,200.00
$1,650.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,400.00
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
~$100.00
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
$475.00
$320.00
$320.00
Yes
No
$100.00
$740.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester)
Sigma Nu
$800.00
$1,400.00
$800.00
Yes
Yes
$250.00
$2,300.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Zeta Beta Tau
$1,000.00
$800.00
$600.00
Yes
No
$600.00
$2,000.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Not available at this time
Zeta Tau Alpha
$1,075.00
$640.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $161/semester) $660.00
* Varies year to year ** Varies depending on chapter needs *** A range of expenses depending on academic class † Inter/National Headquarters or Local Alumni/ae chapter ‡ Additional Possible/Optional Expenses (*Examples could include but not be limited to like regional/national conferences, membership regalia, social event expenses, retreats, Big/Little Sister/Brother gifts, etc.*)
Yes
Yes
~$100.00
$1,175.00
Residents pay $5,099.50/ semester & Non-residents pay $322/semester)
GREEK LIFE STAFF
Questions?
Kristin Torrey Director of Greek Life
Contact the Office of Greek Life at:
Katrina Crawford Assistant Director of Greek Life - Panhellenic
Email: greeklife@vanderbilt.edu
207 Sarratt • 615-322-2048
Web: vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
Harold Brown Program Coordinator of Greek Life–NPHC & IGC Alison Templeman Program Coordinator of Greek Life–IFC Candace Collins Graduate Assistant Taylor Shaw Graduate Assistant
Vanderbilt Greek Life @VUGreek @vugreek AnchorLink: Office of Greek Life
Carrie Mikulka Greek Life Graduate Housing Coordinator Karen Seezen Administrative Assistant
Visit us @ vanderbilt.edu/greek_life
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