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New Member Education Resources

New Member Education Resources

Effective new member education provides a foundation of education about the organization’s purpose, values, and current realities and allows members to make meaning of their role in the organization. To assist in that effort, helpful resources from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and from CSU regarding new member education are provided below.

The selection of new members and the ways in which fraternities and sororities educate and prepare these new members for a lifetime of involvement in a fraternity and sorority is the lifeblood of Greek organizations. Chapters should diligently examine when and how intake or recruitment is conducted as well as the practices by which interested members are prepared for membership.

For more information about any of the resources below, contact Ahjina Hopkins in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, or by email at ahjina.hopkins@colostate.edu

As new member educator, you are called upon to support new members in the navigation of personal and academic life. Compiled below are resources for chapters and individuals related to hazing prevention, health and wellness, and scholarship and academics. 

Membership Information Form 

In order for a new member to appear on your chapter’s roster, they must complete an online Membership Information Form. All new members must complete this form within 72 hours of officially beginning an intake or new member process.

Officer Workshop Series

New Member Education Officers are required to attend Officer Workshop Kickoff and Hazing Prevention Workshop.

Council New Member Orientation

Each chapter is required to meet council expectations for participation in their council-sponsored new member orientation program.

  • Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) New Member Retreat: TBD Fall 2024
  • Panhellenic Association (PHA) New Member Orientation: TBD Fall 2024
  • Interfraternity Council (IFC) New Member Program: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Johnson 222.
  • Professional Fraternity Council (PFC) New Member Mingle: Thursday, April 4th, 2024 5pm, Location TBD

Council New Member Orientation

Each semester governing councils will host new member orientation programs or council-wide welcome programs for the newest members. These dates will be communicated directly to chapters by their councils and the events are an opportunity to provide education about the specific governing council and community as a whole as a chance to build relationships with other new members.

  • Each chapter is required to meet council expectations for participation in their council-sponsored new member orientation program.

    • Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) New Member Retreat: TBD Fall 2024
    • Panhellenic Association (PHA) New Member Orientation: TBD Fall 2024
    • Interfraternity Council (IFC) New Member Program: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Johnson 222.
    • Professional Fraternity Council (PFC) New Member Mingle: Thursday, April 4th, 2024 5pm, Location TBD

Leadership Techniques for Emerging Fraternity and Sorority Leaders

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life offers Leadership Techniques for Emerging Fraternity & Sorority Leaders. This two-credit, discussion-based class is designed as an introductory leadership development course that examines leadership within the context of fraternity and sorority life. This course is offered during the spring semester and is geared toward first and second-year students who have newly crossed or been initiated into their fraternity or sorority. For more information about this course, please visit the Academic Courses page.

Hazing Prevention Resources

Health & Wellness Resources

Scholarship & Academic Resources