Fraternities and sororities are recognized by the College through the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office. Recognition allows chapters to have a relationship with the College along with active membership and involvement in the Greek system and its governing boards. In order to be recognized by the College, all fraternal organizations must be associated with a National fraternal organization.
March 2018 Updates:
1. Greek Honors Applications are available; Deadline to submit is 4 p.m. on March 23, 2018.
2. Recruitment for this semester will officially end when Spring Break begins. Congratulations to all our 'new' Greeks!
February 2018 Updates:
1. Kappa Sigma has been suspended by the College effective immediately. The chapter remains recognized so that brothers can work with the College to develop and actualize a plan for successful reintegration into SUNY Cortland's fraternal community. View suspension parameters.
January 2018 Updates:
1. The College is pleased to welcome Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporated to campus. This NALFO organization strives towards the expansion of awareness of Latino and diverse cultures. It promotes sisterhood and leadership among its members and serves as models of excellence in education and achievement among women. Sigma Iota Alpha (SIA) intends to take its SUNY Cortland founding line in Spring 2018.
2. Last Fall the College was pleased to welcome Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated to campus. This sorority is committed to the three areas of education, personal and professional development, and community activism.. Lambda Theta Alpha (LTA) intends to take its SUNY Cortland founding line in Spring 2018.
4. Eligibility requirements for all recognized Greek organizations are listed at bottom of page.
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The following organizations are currently recognized:
Bylaws Constitution Panhellenic Graduation Cords Application
Overall eligibility requirements to be deemed eligible for consideration to join a fraternity/sorority are that a student:
-- Must be a full time student enrolled at SUNY Cortland;
-- Cannot be on either academic probation or academic warning;
-- Cannot be a first semester, first year student;
-- Must have successfully completed the necessary number of credit hours (12 for continuing students and 24 post-high school for incoming transfer students); The 12 credit hours for continuing students must have been completed at SUNY Cortland.
-- Must have the necessary cumulative GPA (Minimum required by each recognized organization for continuing students and 2.5 for incoming transfer students). Incoming transfer students must provide a copy of their transcript(s) to the Campus Activities Office for verification (unofficial copies are accepted). Academic eligibility is reviewed by the Associate Director of Campus Activities and Greek Affairs.
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There are some groups on campus that use Greek letters but are not actual fraternities. They have no connection to a National organization. Their charter (permission to function) has been pulled (taken away) for not following a variety of National policies. They are illegally using the letters of a real national fraternity and breaking copyright laws. The College has no oversight with these groups. They are not recognized. Students should not put themselves at risk by "joining" them. The names they are illegally using are:
Delta Chi (DChi), Omega Delta Phi (Omega, ODPhi), Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapp), and Tau Kappa Epsilon (Teke or TKE)
Banned groups are Beta Phi Epsilon (Beta) and Delta Kappa Beta (Kappa). Joining or associating with either of these two local fraternities could result in suspension or expulsion from the College.
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For more information regarding fraternity/sorority life see the most recent Greek Life brochure or contact Sandra Wohlleber, Associate Director, Campus Activities and Greek Affairs. 607-753-5574 or Sandra.Wohlleber@cortland.edu
