Dear community members,

Fraternities and sororities have been an integral part of campus life at The Florida State University since 1904.  These organizations exist on founding principles that foster friendship, scholarship, leadership, and service.  Being a member of a fraternity or sorority is one of the most meaningful experiences that enhance your educational, personal, intellectual, and social development.

Members of the Greek community are expected to learn, value, and integrate the activities and rituals that are unique to their organizations into their lives. As a new member or initiated member, you may feel both personal and social pressure to earn or prove your membership, which may result in participating in or agreeing to perform actions that would be considered hazing.

Hazing is inconsistent with the values inherent in fraternities and sororities, as well as our University. Florida State University does not condone hazing among any student(s) or student organization. Hazing includes “any group or individual action or activity that inflicts or intends to inflict physical or mental harm or discomfort or which may demean, disgrace, or degrade any person, regardless of location, intent, or consent of participant(s)” (see Section 5, D of the Student Conduct Code for the definition). If you feel personal or social pressure to participate in activities that may include harassment, ridicule, intimidation, or physical exhaustion as a result of membership in a fraternity or sorority, please contact the Florida State University Police Department immediately at (850) 644-1234.

Additionally, it is expected that fraternities and sororities uphold federal, state, and local ordinances as well as University policies.  All fraternities and sororities recognized at Florida State University are also recognized by inter/national organizations which further educate their members to follow specific risk management practices.

If you have further questions or need resources related to your involvement as a member of the Greek community, please feel free to contact us by visiting our office located in the University Center Side A, visit our website at www.greeklife.fsu.edu, or e-mail us at greeklife@fsu.edu.

Sincerely,


Courtney Barry
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Greek Life