Fraternities and Sororities

Policy Number: 4.1.4
Effective Date: April 18, 2023
Revision History: None
Policy Contact: Director of Student Involvement and Student Center

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

Georgia Gwinnett College recognizes that involvement in fraternities and sororities provides students with the opportunities to make new friends, develop leadership skills, serve the community, get involved on campus, and enhance academic potential. Greek letter organizations are built on a foundation of scholarship, service, and leadership, which align with GGC’s mission and institutional values. The mission of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia Gwinnett College is to promote service, scholarship, sisterhood/brotherhood through social fraternities and sororities. Students involved in Greek letter organizations will have the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills while making meaningful connections. By participating in social fraternities and sororities, students will experience a higher level of engagement at Georgia Gwinnett College. For specific guidelines on fraternities and sororities at GGC, consult the Fraternity and Sorority Life Handbook.

II. Scope

Each fraternity and sorority must familiarize themselves with the content of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Handbook and comply with policies, procedures, and expectations.

III. Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter officers are responsible for educating individual members, including new members, and alumni/ae about these policies. Chapters may be held responsible for the actions of members and guests that do not comply with stated policies.