Member Expectations

Once you join the Vanderbilt University Greek Community, there are expectations of you in order to maintain membership. Sustaining a fraternity or sorority on our campus necessitates active and engaged members interested in moving our organizations forward.

Typical Organization Expectations

• Attend weekly new/general chapter member meetings
• Pay all dues/fees in a timely fashion
• Maintain academic performance according to organization-specific standard
• Engage in future member recruitment or attend membership intake process training
• Participate in inter/national organization offerings (e.g. educational programs, leadership conferences)
• Meet community service hour requirement
• Execute philanthropic activities
• Manage the planning and execution of chapter events (Homecoming alumni brunches, mini weeks, tailgates,  etc.)
• Follow all organization policies

Typical Greek Life Expectations 

• Engage in community wide programs including
  • IgniteVU
  • The Greek Member Experience 
  • Risk Management Training
  • Sexual Misconduct Prevention Education
• Follow all Vanderbilt policies and Tennessee State Law

*Additional expectations apply to leaders within our organizations and across our governing council boards.