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.
For more information about any of the resources below, contact Natalie Padron in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, or by email at natalie.padron@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.
New Member Elevation Expectations
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.
- Fall 2024 Officer Workshop Kick Off will take place Sunday, August 25, 2024 1:00pm-2:30pm.
Council New Member Orientation
Each chapter is required to meet council expectations for participation in their council-sponsored new member orientation program.
- Interfraternity Council (IFC) New Member Program: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Johnson Rm 222, 5pm to 7pm.
- Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) New Member Retreat: Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Eddy 100, 9am to 3pm.
- Panhellenic Association (PHA) New Member Orientation: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Location and Time TBD.
- Professional Fraternity Council (PFC) New Member Mingle: Thursday, October 29, 2024, 5pm to 7pm, Location TBD
New Member Involvement Opportunities
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: Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Eddy 100, 9am to 3pm.
- Panhellenic Association (PHA) New Member Orientation: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Johnson 222 and Time TBD.
- Professional Fraternity Council (PFC) New Member Mingle: Thursday, October 29, 2024, 5pm to 7pm, Location TBD
- Interfraternity Council (IFC) New Member Program: Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Johnson Rm 222, 5pm to 7pm.
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.