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Interested Student Resources
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Do fraternities and sororities party all the time? What if I don’t drink or I’m not interested in that? |
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Unfortunately, fraternities and sororities have reputations for being big partiers; however, this is not necessarily the reality. All fraternities and sororities are founded on Christian-Judeo principles and promote academics, community service, leadership, and lifelong friendship. Don’t believe everything you see on MTV or in the movies. Fraternities and sororities are meant to enhance your academic experience, not detract from it. And, not every member of a fraternity or sorority drinks. In fact, all Greek-letter organizations have policies that prohibit underage members from drinking. |
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Do fraternities and sororities haze? |
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Hazing is illegal in the State of Texas and is a violation of the code of conduct at The University of Texas at Tyler. All fraternities and sororities have anti-hazing policies, too. Students seeking membership in Greek-letter organizations should never be asked to engage in any behavior nor do anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. This is considered hazing and will not be tolerated. If at any time you feel as though you are being hazed, please contact the Office of Student Development or the Dean of Student Affairs. |
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How do I go about joining a fraternity or sorority? |
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At this point, if you are interested in learning more about fraternity and sorority life or are interested in joining a group, continue to check this website from time-to-time for more details. Also, watch for flyers and ads in the student newspaper. Typically, when fraternities and sororities colonize, their selection process includes activities to get to know members of that group from other campuses as well as members of their national headquarters staff. Usually, the selection process also involves an interview. |
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What are the grade and/or enrollment requirements to join a fraternity or sorority? |
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In order to join a Greek-letter organization, a man or woman must be enrolled in at least 12 hours at The University of Texas at Tyler and must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (high school or transfer). Some individual fraternities and sororities do have a higher grade point average requirement to join their organizations, though. In addition, NPHC organizations require that students have completed at least 12 hours (sometimes more). |
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How much does it cost to join a fraternity or sorority? |
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Costs to join a fraternity or sorority vary from organization to organization. Typically, the fees the first semester a student joins are higher than subsequent semesters. And dues can range from approximately $100 to $200 a month. Most fraternities and sororities have payment plans, and many members have part-time jobs on and off campus in order to help them pay their dues. Fraternity and sorority members are not rich! However, it can be expensive to operate a Greek organization, and dues go toward national fees, service projects, social events, and other resources for members. |
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Do I have to live in the fraternity or sorority house if I join? |
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The University of Texas at Tyler does not have any sorority or fraternity houses, and obviously, students are not required to live in a certain location if they choose to join a fraternity or sorority. |
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