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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Question & Answer |
- I want to succeed academically. Will being
Greek help or hinder my efforts?
Getting good grades in college takes hard work, commitment and
knowing theright resources. Fraternities and sororities assist
students by offering scholarship programs, study hour programs
and time management workshops. In the fraternity or sorority,
you can use the network of members who already take advantage
of the library, computer labs and study skill centers.
- When I pledge a fraternity or sorority,
what will I have to do and how much time will it take? The
responsibilities and the new member period varies from chapter
to chapter. Usually, weekly meetings are required. At these
meetings, you will learn and discuss the history and the
structure of the chapter. Though it varies, most chapters
have a written new member program.
- Does it cost a lot to be in a fraternity
or sorority?
Fraternities and sororities are not expensive. Each fraternity
and sorority is self-supported from dues paid by its members.
In the first year of membership, a few one-time expenses are
assessed. Fraternity and sorority lodging and meals are very
competitive with (and often less than) other on-campus and off-campus
housing options. The cost varies from chapter to chapter. Each
chapter has its own treasurer who can set up a payment plan
for you.
- May I live in a fraternity or sorority as
a freshman?
Absolutely! Though it is not required to move into the house
as a freshmen, freshman can live in a Greek house.Freshmen
members of fraternities of sororities may be exempted from the
residence halls to live in a chaper house. The policies regarding
this vary between the chapters. If you are interested in living
in a house, you should also contact the Residential Life office
to begin the process and contact the chapter you are interested
in in order to set up living arrangements.
- If I do not pledge my first semester at college,
may I still join a fraternity or sorority later? Definitely!
Many students are unsure whether to pledge or not when they first
come to campus, but after being at FHSU a few months they realize
that Greek Life is for them.
- What about hazing?
Hazing is absolutely forbidden. The chapters at FHSU follow anti-hazing
policy and if an incident were to occur it would be reported to
the national authorities. FHSU fraternities and sororities oppose
hazing and are committed to an education period which instills
a sense of responsibility and commitment in new members.
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