Frequently Asked Questions

If interested organization has been previously recognized by California State University, Chico within the last 10 years from date of re-recognition efforts, interested organization MUST abide by the Expansion Requirements AND the Reinstatement Requirements. Eligibility for interested organization will also consider incidents of behavior and/or concerns as deemed relevant to expansion efforts.

If interested organization has NOT and/or has NEVER been recognized by FSL, IFC, CPC, or MGC, and California State University, Chico within the last 15+ years, interested organization MUST follow the Expansion Requirements to be eligible for expansion at California State University, Chico. Eligibility for interested organization will also consider incidents of behavior and/or concerns as deemed relevant to expansion efforts.

The FSL Expansion Committees reserves the right to decline a group for presentation to the IFC general body if all aspects of requested materials are not provided. In addition, the committee may waive any aspects of the required documentation or choose not to consider a group for any reason.

1) A National Headquarters representative of the interested organization looking to expand MUST communicate with the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

2) The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will meet with a representative of the organization’s National Headquarters for initial discussion regarding requirements, procedures and policies and regulations pertaining to expansion.

3) After initial discussion and meeting has been had with a representative of the National Headquarters of interested organization, FSL will consult with the FSL Expansion Committee and determine whether interested organization will be invited to meet with the Executive Board members (IFC/CPC/MGC).

4) Once the FSL Expansion committee has made a decision, the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will communicate with representative of National Headquarters.

5) A representative of the interested organization’s National Headquarters will meet with the Executive Board Members and present their interest to expand to California State University, Chico.

6) After interest organization has met with and presented to the (IFC/CPC/MGC) Executive Board Members, a voting will be conducted one (1) week after presentation date to determine whether interested organization will meet and present to the Interfraternity Council of Presidents.

7) Representative of National Headquarters of interested organization will meet and present to the (IFC/CPC/MGC) Council of Presidents.

8) After interest organization has met with and presented to the Council of Presidents, a voting will be conducted one (1) week after presentation date. *Voting is taken into account as they serve as the student voice, but ultimate decision will be made by FSL Expansion Committee. *

9) The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will communicate with representative from National Headquarters about voting results and present a letter as formal invitation for expansion.

10) Interested organization will be allowed to begin recruitment procedures at California State University, Chico campus.

11) Once interested organization has initiated members and is compliant with, IFC, CPC, or MGC, FSL, CSU, and California State University, Chico, policies, interested organization will gain Emerging Chapter status and will be able to conduct business related activity only.

A Greek organization is a group of individuals of similar interests bonded together by common goals and aspirations. These bonds are created through rituals in which all members participate. Rituals are based on common principles such as honor, friendship, truth and knowledge, to name a few. Each group works to instill these ideals in their members through their everyday activities.

It is referred to as a Greek organization because the name consists of Greek letters. These letters serve as a reminder of the values of the group. Fraternity is a name applied to all Greek organizations, but specifically men's groups. Sorority is the name applied only to women's Greek organizations

Greek Life provides students with various opportunities to be involved in their chapter, council, Greek Community, and university. Some of our top leadership positions on and off campus are held by fraternity and sorority members. The Greek Community also helps its members fine-tune their leadership skills by providing leadership retreats and workshop series. Apart from the university and the councils providing leadership opportunities to the membership, the organizations' national board also provides internships, scholarships, and leadership experiences.

Most importantly, the brotherly and sisterly bonds (family) that will form and memories that will be created is what usually separate Greek Life from other college organizations.