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5. Greek Council
Greek Council represents all social fraternities and sororities at IIT. Each social fraternity and sorority must
be recognized by Greek Council, the Office Residence and Greek Life and the Student Government
Association to receive university recognition as a student organization. The council coordinates all-Greek
events, scholarship programs, Greek Week and recruitment, as well as other campus-wide events. Greek
Council is a self-governing and self-disciplinary body that monitors its own members in accordance with
university policies, as well as the codes of conduct contained in its own constitution and bylaws. Greek
organizations are responsible to follow all rules and policies as set for all student organizations. The
university maintains the right to initiate the judicial process independently of Greek Council actions and
independent organizations and/or individuals.
6. Hazing
Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off university
premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Hazing
and/or physical mistreatment of any individual is forbidden; anyone involved in such action is subject to
university discipline. All members and prospective members of an organization must be treated in a
manner consistent with the educational and ethical objectives of the university. Organizations found guilty
of participating in hazing may have their recognition revoked. Any questions regarding activities that may
constitute hazing should be directed to the Office of Campus Life. All IIT students, faculty, and staff have a
responsibility to immediately report any questionable activities to the Office of Residence and Greek Life
and/or the Department of Public Safety.
7. Indebtedness to Fraternities or Sororities
Fraternities and sororities are expected to take all necessary action to collect debts owed to them by
their members. Unless the debt owed by a member is actually one owed to the university, the university
does not have standing either to collect the debt from the member on behalf of the affected fraternity or
sorority or to assist the affected fraternity or sorority with the collection efforts. To the extent that the debt
is one actually owed to the university, such as a failure to pay board for living in university owned and
operated housing or a university sponsored meal plan, a member who is so delinquent may be subject to
penalties, including, but not limited to, denial of housing in subsequent semesters. Organizations wishing
to discuss matters of indebtedness should contact the Office Residence and Greek Life.
8. Initiation
The fraternity or sorority must submit the names of all new/associate members to be initiated to the
Office of Residence and Greek Life for a check of eligibility at least one week before the initiation.
9. Membership
Membership in social fraternities and sororities is open to all regularly enrolled undergraduate
students who are registered for classes at IIT. Regularly enrolled undergraduate students at Vandercook
College of Music and Shimer Collerge are eligible to join the social fraternities and sororities as long as
such membership is not in conflict with national organization regulations. Fraternity and sorority
membership lists must be completed by the second Friday of each semester. The list must include all
initiated members and new/associate members, as well as indicate whether they live in the chapter
house, a residence hall or off campus. The list shall be sent to the Office of Residence and Greek Life.
After membership lists have been submitted for the semester, the Office of Residence and Greek Life must
be notified in writing, within 48 hours, of any changes in the lists.
10. New/Associate Members
Students are normally recruited during the formal period at the beginning of the fall or spring semester,
however, chapters may also recruit new members outside of this formal time period. Chapters must follow all
Greek Council policies pertaining to recruitment. Any student enrolled for at least 12 credit hours at IIT or
at the Vandercook College of Music or Shimer College is eligible to join. The names of all students who are
potential new/associate members must be submitted to the Office of Residence and Greek Life at least
two business days before they are pledged. A student on academic, conduct, or disciplinary probation is not
eligible to join. The name of any student who is disaffiliated at any time must be reported in writing to the
Office of Residence and Greek Life within 48 hours.