Eastern Michigan University encourages fraternities and sororities within the Eastern Michigan University NPHC and MGC to contribute to the fulfillment of its missions by inspiring leadership development, fostering personal growth and creating lifelong learning.
The purpose of this policy is to assist fraternities and sororities at EMU in the execution of their Membership Intake Processes. This document is meant as an educational tool for EMU NPHC and MGC members, their advisors, and potential new members about the
expectations, policies, and procedures of Campus Life in regards to Membership Intake. Our goal is to create a positive experience for all involved through the collaboration between the office, chapter members, graduate chapter/alumni advisors, and National
Headquarters/Boards.
Privacy Statement
To preserve the privacy and confidentiality of all chapters conducting Membership Intake, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life ensures all documents will be kept confidential from students, student employees, or student leaders, including council officers.
Any and all Membership Intake information will only be shared with the Fraternity & Sorority Life staff, corresponding graduate/alumni advisors, corresponding chapter president and Membership Intake Coordinator(s), and National Headquarters/Regional staff
representatives. No chapter will be required to submit any ritualistic information.
All membership intake forms will be stored for a minimum of one academic year (10 months). Access to these documents and information will be denied to all parties except those aforementioned unless compelled by law. All inquiries about these documents should
be referred to the chapter president and/or chapter/graduate advisors.
Prohibition of Hazing
Any action or activity committed by either active members, associate members or potential members of an organization which inflicts or intends to cause physical or mental harm or anxieties; which may demean, degrade, or disgrace any person, regardless of
location, intent or consent of participants. Hazing includes, but is not limited to:
a. Interference with a student’s academic or work performance.
b. Forced consumption of any food, alcohol, other drugs, or any other substance.
c. Forced physical activity.
d. Deprivation of food or sleep.
e. Physical acts such as branding and paddling
f. Requiring participation in any activity that violates University policies or any local, state or federal law.
g. Other violations as outlined in the Interfraternity Council (IFC), College Panhellenic Council (CPC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Constitutions.
Any action or situation, which intentionally or unintentionally endangers a student who is attempting admission into or affiliation with any student organization. Any violation of policies may subject the organization and/or individual members to sanctions
in accordance with the EMU Student Conduct Code. Further, hazing is prohibited and defined in the Anti-Hazing Act (MCL 750.411t) of the State of Michigan Penal Code, in the EMU Student Conduct Code Section V, M. Hazing, and in the University Hazing Policy.