Info for Parents

The following is a list of suggestions that may help ease your student's transition to both the University and the Greek community.

•       Be happy and supportive with your son's or daughter's choice of fraternity or sorority.

•       Encourage your son or daughter to attend programs sponsored by Greek Life Office and the Office of Student Activities.

•       Know the name and phone number of the chapter president, new member educator, and chapter advisor.

•       Ask for details about the financial aspect of membership. If you are paying, you have the right to know. Many one time dues are paid during the first year, so expect the first year to be the most expensive.

•       Initiation is an important time for the new initiates. Be supportive and respectful of this time for your student.

•       Talk with your son or daughter. Stay in touch with phone calls, letters, and care packages.

•       Attend Parents' Weekend as well as special events sponsored by the chapter.

•       Expect to see numerous new t-shirts, photos and Greek paraphernalia.

        •       Encourage your son or daughter to be a part of the University community and to take advantage of its many resources.

The following is a list of suggestions that may help ease your student's transition to both the University and the Greek community.

•       Be happy and supportive with your son's or daughter's choice of fraternity or sorority.

•       Encourage your son or daughter to attend programs sponsored by Greek Life Office and the Office of Student Activities.

•       Know the name and phone number of the chapter president, new member educator, and chapter advisor.

•       Ask for details about the financial aspect of membership. If you are paying, you have the right to know. Many one time dues are paid during the first year, so expect the first year to be the most expensive.

•       Initiation is an important time for the new initiates. Be supportive and respectful of this time for your student.

•       Talk with your son or daughter. Stay in touch with phone calls, letters, and care packages.

•       Attend Parents' Weekend as well as special events sponsored by the chapter.

•       Expect to see numerous new t-shirts, photos and Greek paraphernalia.

•       Encourage your son or daughter to be a part of the University community and to take advantage of its many resources.