Policies
FSLL Policies
In addition to FSLL’s policies, please view these other UD Community policies:
Becoming a Recognized Fraternity or Sorority
Associated groups that are colonies/chapters of national social fraternities and sororities register with the University as “Chartered Fraternities and Sororities.” The University’s expansion policy/procedure for national fraternities and sororities is administered by Fraternity and Sorority Leadership & Learning in conjunction with the student governing body (IFC, MGC, Panhellenic, or SIGC).
- Associated groups of students interested in establishing a colony/chapter of a national fraternal organization should consult with the Associate Director of
FSLL or his or her designee. - Any National Chapter that wants to colonize/re-colonize on the University of Delaware campus must send a written letter of intent to the Associate Director of
FSLL at salowery@udel.edu. - In order to assure success in the recognition process, each council may only expand by one new (as opposed to returning) chapter a year if approved by the council.
- All chapters that wish to colonize/re-colonize must be a member of the NIC, NPC, NPHC or NALFO national organization to have recognized status on campus.
- If the National Greek organization seeking to re-colonize does not belong to the NIC, NPC, NPHC or NALFO, the national organization must receive an exemption from the Director of
FSLL or his or her designee. - The University does not allow “local” chapters (those that do not have National affiliations) to be recognized.
- An advisor from the full-time faculty or exempt staff is required.
- All colonies and recognized chapters must maintain at least six full-time matriculated undergraduate active members.
- All recognized fraternities and sororities must participate in FSLL’s accreditation program. Failure to do so will result in a loss of recognition.
Fraternity and Sorority Insurance Requirement
All national fraternities and sororities must have at least $1 million of general liability insurance (the “Policy”) in place at all times. The University of Delaware (“University”) must be the certificate holder and an additional insured on the Policy and this coverage must be evidenced by a certificate of insurance and a copy of the endorsement. The Policy of the applicable fraternity/sorority must provide that it is primarily for the University of Delaware unless the claim is caused by the adjudicated negligence of the University. In addition, the Additional Insured protection in the Policy must be provided on a primary basis for the University unless the claim is caused by the adjudicated negligence of the University. No additional exclusions are permitted.
A copy of a certificate of insurance and a copy of the endorsement satisfying the above requirements must be forwarded to the Office of Risk Management annually. Failure to provide the certificate of insurance and a copy of the endorsement satisfying this requirement each year may result in suspension of the fraternity/sorority’s social privileges and use of any University facilities by the fraternity/sorority. Continued failure to provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement in accordance with this policy may result in suspension of recognition by the University.