Do fraternities and sororities provide housing? Must I live in the house to join?
- Most of the general fraternities and sororities operate chapter houses adjacent to the campus which provide the opportunity for small group living. Since the membership recruitment process occurs during the quarter, new students should secure their own housing for the fall. Typically, freshmen live on-campus in residence halls, and many then move into fraternity and sorority houses their second year (residence hall contracts are on an annual basis).
- Culturally based fraternities and sororities do not have housing. They hold events on or near the campus.
Must I live in the chapter house if I wish to join a residential Greek organization?
- Less than half of the members of residential Greek organizations live in the chapter houses in any given quarter, although most members do live in the chapter house for part of their tenure at UCLA.
- Most organizations require that members, except for local students who live at their parents’ home, reside in the chapter house for a minimum of one year.
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How much does it cost to be a member of a social fraternity or sorority?
- Given the benefits provided, Greek membership is a bargain. However, students should consider the costs in planning their personal budgets.
The average quarterly dues for culturally-based organizations are approximately $80, with an average one-time initiation fee of $100.
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What is the membership indoctrination process?
- Most organizations require their members to complete a probationary period, sometimes called "pledgeship" prior to initiation for the purpose of orientation and member development. During this time you’ll learn the history, traditions and operating procedures of the organization and participate in activities to get to know the members better.
- Organizations use various terms to refer to their pre-initiates, including "pledge," "new member," "associate member," and "candidate."
- The duration of the new member period varies from four weeks to an entire quarter. Some organizations require new members to achieve a certain grade point average during their "pledge" quarter in order to qualify to be initiated.