Student Standards

Active membership in a social fraternity or sorority is limited to current undergraduate students at Auburn University. Candidates for membership must be enrolled full-time at Auburn University at the time of joining the organization.

Chapter Standards

All fraternities and sororities at Auburn University must comply with the following chapter standards. Many of these standards are required as outlined in the Auburn University Student Organization Policy.

Have Inter/National Fraternity or Sorority Recognition

• Chapters must be a recognized chapter of an inter/national fraternity or sorority.
• Chapters must follow the inter/national fraternity or sorority standards and training.

Manage Membership

• Chapters must maintain an accurate roster that includes at least 10 full-time currently enrolled Auburn University students or participate in recruitment/intake annually.
• Participate in a formal recruitment/intake program every academic year.

Provide Chapter Information to Greek Life

The following information must be submitted every semester.

• Roster of membership, including new members
• Chapter officer and advisor contact information
• New Member Education Plan
• Membership costs
• Service hours, including member and location
• Philanthropic support, including how much donated and to where
• Grade release forms for each member
• Hazing policy acknowledgement for each member
• Proof of liability insurance for the organization

Participate in Greek Life Meetings and Trainings

• Chapter presidents must meet with their Greek Life coordinator at least once per semester.
• Chapter presidents must attend the Greek Leadership Summit.
• Chapter executive officers must attend the Greek Officer Trainings.
• Chapter officers must attend AUinvolve Event Management Trainings.
• Chapter leaders must participate in council meetings.

Manage Chapter Finances

• Remain current in payment of dues to their respective council, as well as fines, fees, and other financial obligations by the required deadlines.

Have an Active Chapter Advisor

• The advisor must maintain regular contact and involvement with the chapter officers.
• The advisor must provide support for the daily operations of the chapter.
• The advisor must be knowledgeable about and assist the organization in upholding policies and procedures for both the university and the inter/national organization.
• The advisor must assist with the administration of the financial affairs of the organization.

Register Events

• All fraternity and sorority events must be registered in AUinvolve at least seven class days prior to the event.

Manage Their Property

• Fraternities and sororities with property (chapter houses, etc.) are required to have property insurance.
• Chapters must comply with the fire and life safety standards applicable to their facility. This includes:
  • Attending fire and safety training.
  • Complying with fire and life safety inspection.
  • Completing fire and life safety violations to the standards of Auburn Univesity and the City of Auburn

Notify Greek Life of Emergencies

• Any time an emergency team or a "flashing lights" vehicle visits a fraternity or sorority event or member(s), chapter leadership should notify the Greek Life Office.
• Any time a member is seriously injured, or a member passes away, chapter leadership should notify the Greek Life Office.
• This policy is always applicable and immediate, regardless of time of day or night.