Dear FIU Parents,

Florida International University welcomes your daughter or son to our Greek community! We are pleased to have the opportunity to play an important role in your child's collegiate experience and hope that he/ she will soon realize the lifetime benefits of membership in one of our Greek organizations.

You may be interested to know that Greek life at FIU is the oldest student organization on campus and is based upon the promotion of sincere learning and credible scholarship, community service, career development, quality activities, high standards of personnel,
and most importantly, friendship. These same ideals hold true today and are, in fact, the cornerstone of our membership education programs. The most important members in our chapters are the new members, for they are the future of our community. Our goal is to
provide our new members with not only an education of what it is to be a fraternity man or women, but also with information to strengthen their self esteem, to enhance their character, and to develop their leadership potential.

FIU has 27 Inter/National fraternities and sororities. While your child is a collegian, he will participate in programs that will enhance his leadership skills and give him the tools and opportunities to develop to his full potential. Additionally, after college your child will have opportunities to continue friendships and to develop leadership skills, for all our organizations have alumni chapters.

The Office of Greek Affairs strongly believes that you as parents are a part of our extended family. We invite you to visit our office, located on the University Park campus in GC 349, and learn more about the opportunities that Greek life offers. We are quite proud
of our more than 5,000 initiated members and we look forward to adding your daughter or son to our sister and brotherhood.

The Greek Community at FIU consists of 15 fraternities and 12 sororities. While each organization maintains it own activities, each is founded on similar principles of academic excellence, leadership, community service, and lifelong friendship Taking part in a
fraternity or sorority can make your student's college experience the best time of his or her life.

• Academic achievement is the foundation for success and one of the most important aspects of college life. To help students achieve academically, our organizations offer study groups and workshops on effective study strategies and time management. In order to remain active in a chapter, the University requires all students to maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Many national organizations have higher academic standards and scholarships which reward leadership and scholastic achievement. With a broad range of resources available within the Greek community, students are more likely to achieve their academic potential.

• FIU has a zero-tolerance policy for hazing in all of its student organizations. Hazing is forbidden and will not be tolerated. Fraternity and sorority members are educated on the dangers of such practices on an ongoing basis.

• Each chapter is self-sufficient and has a slightly different cost, based on individual expenses and specific national and local dues. Dues for membership will range from $150 to $500 for the first year; afterward, it is likely to decline. Chapter dues go toward the
operation of the chapter, programming, and insurance. Chapters are always willing to work out payment plans with their members to accommodate all financial needs. In addition, several chapters offer scholarships for academic success.

If you would like to talk to a professional in the Office of Greek Affairs, please call 305-348-2138

INFORMACION CLAVE PARA PADRES

Las sociedades Fraternales en FIU consisten de 15 fraternidades y 12 hermandad de mujeres. Mientras cada organización mantiene sus propias actividades, cada una es fundada en principios similares de excelencia académica, liderazgo, servicio a la comunidad y amistades que perduran una vida. Siendo parte de una Sociedad Fraternal puede traer las mejores memorias en la vida de su estudiante en la Universidad.

Logros académicos son la base para el éxito y uno de los aspectos mas importantes en la vida Universitaria. Para ayudar estudiantes, los grupos ofrecen horas de estudio y conferencias para enseñar como estudiar mejor y aprovechar su tiempo. Para mantenerse activo en un grupo, la Universidad requiere que los estudiantes mantengan un GPA mínimo de 2.5. Muchas organizaciones tienen requisitos mas altos, que recompensan liderazgo y logros académicos. Con muchos recursos disponibles en la Comunidad Fraternal, estudiantes son mas probables a alcanzar su máximo potencial. FIU tiene una póliza de cero-tolerancia para “hazing” (poner a prueba la integridad física y mental) para todas sus organizaciones.“Hazing” es prohibido y no tolerado. Miembros son educados sobre los riesgos.

Cada grupo tiene distintos costos basados en gastos individuales, cuotas locales y nacionales. Cuotas para membresía son entre $150 - $500 el primer ano; y después se reducen. El dinero va hacia las operaciones del grupo, sus programas, y seguro. Los grupos siempre están disponibles para trabajar y planes de pago para cubrir sus necesidades financieras. En adición, muchos grupos ofrecen becas por logros académicos. Si quisiera hablar con un profesional en la Oficina de Asuntos de Organizaciones Fraternales,
por favor llamar 305-348-2138

Si quisiera hablar con un profesional en la Oficina de Asuntos de Organizaciones Fraternales, por favor llamar 305-348-2138