Important Dates/Calendar

Information about the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life Awards and Assessment Program can be found on our website.

All chapter presidents and advisors should plan to attend the Fall 2024 virtual meeting where OSFL will provide an overview of the OSFL Recognition Policy, Social Events Policy, and University Recognized Housing Policy. All organizations must send a representative to the policy meeting and should contact their Chapter Coach to schedule a re-registration meeting. Contact osfl@indiana.edu with questions.

Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and will be shared with Chapter Presidents in meetings with Chapter Coaches.

Housed Greek Organizations must update their live-in rosters in Teams by August 23. Instructions for how to do so will be provided to Chapter Presidents and Chapter Advisors for Housed Greek Organizations. If you have questions, please email osfl@indiana.edu.

As outlined in the University Recognized Housing Policy, Greek organizations whose members reside in “University Recognized Housing” must submit proof of their General Liability insurance policy, which must meet the terms identified in the University Recognized Housing Policy, to OSFL. Greek organizations may not register and host events until this documentation is submitted to OSFL. Documentation can be sent to osfl@indiana.edu. 

The house corporation board president or their representative must submit the University Recognized Housing Policy Acknowledgement Form. This must be submitted before an organization can be a fully registered student organization.  Greek organizations may not register and host events until this documentation is submitted to OSFL. Documentation can be submitted here.

New live-in advisors and house directors should plan to attend this training where we will provide an overview of OSFL policies, initiatives, student support, and campus resources. Meeting details will be sent directly to live-in advisors and house directors. If you are a live-in advisor or House Director and are not receiving emails from OSFL, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu.

Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council Risk Management Officers will review OSFL Social Events Policy and strategies for bystander intervention, along with their National Organization Policy to create a Risk Management PowerPoint for their chapter presentation on safe and effective Event Monitors. Registration for this training will open August 1, 2024.

Meeting with representatives from Greek Housed Organizations to review housing expectations, health and safety requirements, and campus resources specific for housed organizations. Meeting information will be sent directly to housed organizations. Contact osfl@indiana.edu with questions.

All social events scheduled to occur between August 29– September 1 are due on Sunday, August 25 by 11:59 p.m.

Any organizations interested in hosting a high-profile performer during the fall semester and/or an event with over 500 must submit an interest form by September 1. This form will initiate the campus space reservation planning process. All contracts should not be signed until after the initial planning meeting.

Chapter Presidents must complete the re-registration process on BeINvolved and meet with their Chapter Coach and Chapter Advisor to review OSFL and SILC policies prior to September 1. Organizations cannot register social events until they are a fully registered student organization. Information about OSFL policies can be viewed on our website.

All Greek Organizations that are participating in New Member Education and Intake for the Fall 2024 semester must complete the OSFL Intent for New Member Intake and Education.

Greek Organizations will be asked to upload a PDF of their education plan and a detailed timeline of the education. As stated in the OSFL Recognition Policy, new member education/intake processes are limited to six weeks. All new members must be initiated at the end of the process.

More information regarding the process and how to register for recruitment can be found on IFC’s website.

IFC Chapters must submit their bid lists to the ICS Recruiter website by September 8, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the IFC Vice President of Recruitment at ifciurecruitment@gmail.com.

The New Member and Intake Coordinator Training is for chapter officers serving as the New Member Educator and Intake Coordinator for their chapters. Chapter officers will gain the skills and education to create safe, fun, and inclusive events free of hazing. Question about New Member Educator and Intake Coordinator Training should be directed to Samantha Robinson, Senior Assistant Director for Standards and Accountability, samcrobi@iu.edu.

Women interested in participating in PHA Primary Recruitment during the spring semester must register through ICS during this time frame. Information about how and where to register is located on the PHA website.

Meeting information will be sent via email to student leaders and council officers in advance of the meeting. Submit new council and chapter officer information to osfl@indiana.edu to help ensure we have an updated list of representatives from organizations.

The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life is hosting Emerging Leaders: Letters Today, Leaders Tomorrow on September 14, 2024. This retreat is being designed and developed by the OSFL staff to empower, encourage, and give tangible leadership skills to members of the sorority and fraternity community to make positive change within their organization, council, and the IU community.

Registration will be available August 1, 2024.

Questions can be directed to OSFL Assistant Director, Molly Lambert, mollambe@iu.edu

Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council executive board officers will attend the Accountability and Values Workshop to enhance organization knowledge of standards through creating valuable experiences. This training will teach officers effective ways to handle chapter issues through their accountability process. Registration will open August 15.

Neophyte Retreat for Spring 2024 Neophytes and new members will be held on September 22, 2024.

Registration will be available August 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please connect with your council’s advisor:

Cam Wade, camwade@iu.edu, MGC Advisor

Jada Tompkins, jadtompk@iu.edu, NPHC Advisor

National Hazing Prevention Week is an opportunity to focus attention on hazing behavior and how hazing negatively affects groups and the people involved. Look for related events and activities throughout the week like the Talk & Chalk event below, then learn more by visiting the Hazing Prevention webpage and take steps throughout the year to report hazing-related behaviors.

National Hazing Prevention Week Talk & Chalk
Monday, Sept. 23
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cox Arboretum Entrance

Information regarding the Checklist Policy and Procedures can be viewed here. If you are an authorized chapter accountant or representative, you can file a checklist request here for unpaid Fall 2024 semester balances.

All organizations must update their beINvolved rosters by this date, including the removal of graduated or resigned members and the addition of new fall members.

The SFL Judicial Board is comprised of undergraduate sorority and fraternity students, representing the four governing councils. Individuals of the Judicial Board review low-level conduct matters and sorority and fraternity organization misconduct that occur on or off Indiana University property.

As designated by the Office of Student Conduct, the board meets with sorority and fraternity organizations who have alleged policy violations through the university’s educational conduct process to determine responsibility for code violations and develop individualized action plans.

Chapter presidents, advisors, house directors, live-in advisors, and council officers should plan to attend the OSFL Homecoming meeting in preparation for IU Homecoming 2024. Meeting information will be sent via email to student leaders and advisors. If you are a student leader or chapter advisor and are not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@indiana.edu to get on the email list.

The Wellness Summit will focus on building cultures supportive of mental health and wellness within sororities and fraternities. The Wellness Summit will be an especially valuable opportunity for students serving as Mental Health Chairs or on mental health committees.

Questions can be directed to Senior Assistant Director for Prevention and Wellness, Tripp Harris, triharr@iu.edu.

Event notifications for all events that take place during Homecoming Week are due by 11:59 PM. All chapter leaders should review the OSFL Social Events Policy and their respective Council policies prior to submitting event notifications.

All members of sororities and fraternities are required to participate in programming dependent upon their year in their organization. More information about required educational programming can be found on our website.

Join the Panhellenic Association for the annual Treats with Greeks event.

Treats with Greeks 
Monday, October 28 
6–7:30 p.m. 
N David Baker Ave 

Parking is available for community members in the Green lot.

All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or trusted adult. 

OSFL understands that there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have specific situations and/or needs that should be considered. In these instances, students who have been charged the Greek Fee for the Fall semester may submit a fee waiver request. Information about the Greek Fee and the Fee Waiver Request processes are outlined on our website.

Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and is shared in the Prospective Member Orientation.

All members of sororities and fraternities are required to participate in programming dependent upon their year in their organization. More information about required educational programming can be found on our website.

OSFL understands that there are situations where members are facing financial hardship or have specific situations and/or needs that should be considered. In these instances, students who have been charged the Greek Fee for the Fall semester may submit a fee waiver request. Information about the Greek Fee and the Fee Waiver Request processes are outlined on our website.

Women interested in participating in PHA Primary Recruitment during the spring semester must register through ICS during this time frame. Information about how and where to register is located on the PHA website.

Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and will be shared with Chapter Presidents in meetings with Chapter Coaches.

Every chapter is expected to complete the End of Semester Survey. This information will be used to compile community data to show the impact Sorority and Fraternity students have on our community during the Fall 2024 semester. Chapter Presidents have been provided with helpful templates to collect the data needed for this survey if not already regularly collected.

Information regarding PHA Primary Recruitment dates and logistics can be found on the PHA website.

Housed Greek Organizations must update their live-in rosters in Teams by January 13. Instructions for how to do so will be provided to Chapter Presidents and Chapter Advisors for Housed Greek Organizations. If you have questions, please email osfl@iu.edu.

All chapter presidents and advisors should plan to attend the Spring 2025 virtual meeting where OSFL will provide an overview of the OSFL Recognition Policy, Social Events Policy and University Recognized Housing Policy. All organizations must send a representative to the policy meeting and should contact their Chapter Coach to schedule a follow-up meeting. Contact osfl@iu.edu with questions.

All Greek Organizations that are participating in New Member Education and Intake for the Spring 2025 semester must complete the form on beINvolved.

Greek Organizations will be asked to upload a PDF of their education plan and a detailed timeline of the education. As stated in the OSFL Recognition Policy, new member education/intake processes are limited to six weeks. All new members must be initiated at the end of the process.

OSFL’s Greek Leadership Academy will take place on January 25, 2025. During GLA, chapter leaders from all four councils will engage in community building, leadership development, and goal setting. Information about this leadership experience and how to register will be sent via email to chapter leaders.

Any organizations interested in hosting a high-profile performer during the spring semester and/or an event with over 500 must submit an interest form by February 1. This form will initiate the campus space reservation planning process. All contracts should not be signed until after the initial planning meeting.

All members of sororities and fraternities are required to participate in programming dependent upon their year in their organization. More information about required educational programming can be found on our website.

Meeting information will be sent via email to student leaders and council officers in advance of the meeting. Submit new council and chapter officer information to osfl@iu.edu to help ensure we have an updated list of representatives from organizations.

Neophyte Retreat for Fall 2024 Neophytes and new members will be held on February 22, 2025.

Registration will be available January 15, 2025.

If you have any questions, please connect with your council’s advisor – Cam Wade, camwade@iu.edu, MGC Advisor and Jada Tompkins, jadtompk@iu.edu, NPHC Advisor.

The beINvolved rosters of all organizations must be updated by this date, including the removal of graduated or resigned members, and the addition of new Spring members.

Information regarding the Greek Fee is available on our website, and is shared in the Prospective Member Orientation.

Chapter presidents, advisors, house directors, live-in advisors, and council officers should plan to attend the OSFL meeting in preparation for the 2025 Little 500. Meeting information will be sent via email to student leaders and advisors. If you are a student leader or chapter advisors and are not receiving emails, please reach out to osfl@iu.edu to get on the email list.

All members of sororities and fraternities are required to participate in programming dependent upon their year in their organization. More information about required educational programming can be found on our website.

Every chapter is expected to complete the End of Semester Survey. This information will be used to compile community data to show the impact Sorority and Fraternity students have on our community during the Spring semester. Chapter Presidents have been provided with helpful templates to collect the data needed for this survey if not already regularly collected.