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FSLL Expansion Procedures

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining the fraternity and sorority community at the University of Delaware. This community represents about 27 percent of the undergraduate population.

This expansion packet details instructions for seeking membership in one of our four governing councils: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Congress (MGC), Panhellenic Council (PHC) or Special Interest Greek Council (SIG).

The expansion process at University of Delaware is managed by Fraternity and Sorority Leadership & Learning (FSLL) with approval by the respective council in the process of offering membership to inter/nationally recognized organizations. Our website has a listing of currently recognized chapters at University of Delaware.

Specific interest to our office and the fraternity and sorority community will be those organizations that can create a meaningful experience that supports the FSLL vision and mission.

  • Vision: To inspire and develop model chapters that lead positive change while serving the Blue Hen and global community.
  • Mission: We support fraternities and sororities as they advance their purpose and impact members’ ability to reach their full potential through leadership development, student advocacy, cultivation of partnerships and promotion of health and safety.

Steps to Expansion Approval

Step 1

Expansion requests may be initiated by various entities including students, alumni or a national organization/Headquarters. Regardless, we ask that any person or group interested in expansion to UD complete this expansion inquiry form as the first step towards approval. In order for an inquiry to progress to an official request, the University must receive confirmation of support from an (inter)national fraternity or sorority.

Step 2

The person or entity who completed the inquiry form will be contacted by the Assistant Director to discuss the expansion process. If the inquiry does not come from an (inter)national organization, the Assistant Director will also reach out to the inter(national) organization to discuss the expansion potential.

Step 3

The (inter)national organization must submit an official request for new fraternity or sorority expansion to the Assistant Director of FSLL via email.. The official request should include the following:

  • Timeline from establishment of an uncharted group to chartering
  • Success of the last several (3-5) opening and/or chapters
  • Number of Alumni(ae) in the Newark community
  • List of Chapters/Colonies in the designated national region
  • Recruitment plans
  • National membership non-discrimination statement
  • National Academic policies
  • National New Member Education programs
  • National Philanthropy programs
  • Insurance/Risk Management Policy
    • The organization must show proof of obtaining General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. The certificate of insurance must list the University of Delaware as an additional insured.
  • National Risk Management programs/Education

If a student interest group exists at the time the request is submitted, additional information should be provided about the group:

  • Membership roster
  • Completed Greek Registration form at www.udel.edu/greekreg for each student interested
  • List of alumni/ae that will be involved with the expansion to UD
  • Letter of intent outlining aims/goals of the interested group

Step 4

Once the official request with materials is received, it will be shared with the respective governing council.

Step 5

The governing council will schedule a presentation where the national organization or designee will provide an overview of the organization and its benefits to the UD fraternity and sorority community. If a student interest group exists, we encourage them to attend the presentation. FSLL will provide the following information that will aid in the development of the campus presentation:

  • University enrollment statistics
  • Fraternity and sorority community membership statistics
  • Chapter and council academic rankings
  • Chapter report card (website)
  • FSLL mission and vision statement
  • UD Student Code of Conduct
  • Respective governing council constitution/bylaws

Step 6

The governing council will discuss and provide their recommendation to the FSLL office within two weeks of the presentation. FSLL will communicate the recommendations and next steps in writing to everyone involved in the process including the executive director of the organization. This letter serves as the approval for the organization to move forward in expanding their organization to UD.

If the organization moves forward in becoming a member of the community, a follow-up meeting will occur with the expansion representatives and interest group leaders (if applicable).

Official Expansion

There are two phases to become a University-recognized fraternity or sorority as outlined below.

Phase I – Exploratory

The first semester of the expansion will include getting to know the community and meeting student leaders, staff and administrators. The organization can:

  • Meet with students
  • Offer bids
  • Host meet and greet events
  • Meet as a potential new member group or interest group
  • Provide training for officers and set expectations for group operations
  • Submit roster of potential new members or interest group

Please note before an active interest group may begin the official operation as an expansion chapter they must receive the official welcome letter from FSLL.

Phase II – Active Chapter Status

During the second semester, the organization will begin the official operation as an expansion chapter. During this phase, the group will have all rights and privileges as all our FSLL recognized chapters and will complete a Chapter Assessment Program (CAP) in an unofficial capacity. Please note councils may have additional processes for obtaining full status within their council.