Membership Intake Policies
Membership Intake Process
The purpose of the Membership Intake Process is to assist fraternities and sororities at the University of Houston in the execution of their Membership Intake Programs. This document is meant to educate UH fraternity and sorority members, their advisors, and potential new members about the Membership Intake expectations, policies, and procedures of the University of Houston’s Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life. It is our goal to create a positive experience for all involved through a collaboration between the office, chapter members, graduate chapter/alumni Advisors, and (inter) national headquarters/boards.
As your chapter proceeds through its Membership Intake process, please make sure that you complete the items on the Membership Intake Process Flowchart below. The checklist should be completed in its entirety and by all deadlines. Failure to submit paperwork and conduct meetings on time may result in the suspension of Membership Intake activities.
1. Membership Intake Request Form - This form informs CFSL of a chapter's planned intake timeline, officers responsible for membership intake, and expectations of the membership intake process.
- DATE DUE: To be completed AND approved before the start of any membership intake activities.
- COMPLETED BY: Chapter President and/or Membership Intake Coordinator.
- Membership Intake Process Outline Example
Once approved, chapter may begin additional recruitment up to/through the selection of aspirants/potential new members. This can include recruitment events, interest meetings/informationals, educational programs, etc. DO NOT EXTEND INVITATIONS TO MEMBERSHIP. Remember that chapters should be sharing the University policies regarding Hazing.
2. Schedule and attend a meeting with Chapter Coach
- DATE DUE: To be completed before the start of any membership intake activities.
- COMPLETED BY: Chapter President and/or Membership Intake Coordinator.
3. Aspirant/Interest Verification Form
- DATE DUE: To be completed and approved before the start of membership education (Minimum 5 business days)
- COMPLETED BY: Chapter President and/or Membership Intake Coordinator
- Have aspirants complete FERPA form.
- Aspirants will be sent information regarding the University Policies and must sign digitally before aspirant list is approved.
- Have aspirants complete FERPA form.
Chapter may begin their Aspirant/Interest/Candidate Education process leading towards initiation.
4. New Member Presentation Registration
New Member/Neophyte Presentations must be registered through the GetInvolved Event Registration Process.
- DATE DUE: 21 days (15 business days) before the scheduled presentation
- COMPLETED BY: Chapter President and/or Membership Intake Coordinator
Stakeholders Meeting for upcoming New Member/Neophyte Presentation is coordinated by CFSL and held no later than 14 days (10 business days) before the event.