FSC Policies

• Potential New Member Eligibility Policy

  This policy outlines the academic requirements (GPA, credit hours, and judicial standing) and verification process for potential new members participating in fraternity and sorority recruitment at RPI. Chapters must use the Potential New Member Eligibility Request Form to ensure compliance during all recruitment periods outside of their council's formal process (e.g., informal or continuous recruitment periods). RSEI is exempt from the credit hour requirement.

  • FSC Membership Acknowledgement
  • FSC Member Bursar Billing Agreement

   

• Environment, Health & Safety Policy

  This policy establishes the environmental, health, and safety standards required of all fraternity and sorority chapters residing in FSC-recognized facilities. It ensures compliance with institutional regulations and promotes the health, safety, and well-being of members and the campus community.

   

• Hazing Prevention Standard

  Access resources and educational materials on hazing prevention by clicking the link above. These resources aim to raise awareness and provide tools to eliminate hazing practices across all chapters.

   

• Leadership Program Policy

  This policy governs leadership development programs hosted or endorsed by the Fraternity & Sorority Commons (FSC). Programs include IMPACT, LAUNCH, the FSC Leadership Development Series, AFSC Programming, and Peer-to-Peer Trainings. It ensures consistent implementation and attendance requirements, supporting the community’s commitment to education, leadership, and growth.

• Membership Education Policy

  This policy requires the submission of the New Member Education (NME) form by all Professional Fraternities and Sororities (PFS), Rensselaer Panhellenic Council (RPC), Multicultural Sorority and Fraternity Council (MSFC), and Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations each semester. The form must be completed, submitted, and reviewed by FSC staff before any new member education activities can commence.

  • New Member Ed. Outline (SAMPLE) 

• Membership Intake Policy

  This policy requires Multicultural Sorority and Fraternity Council (MSFC) and Professional Fraternities and Sororities (PFS) organizations to complete and submit the Membership Intake Form each semester before beginning any informal or formal recruitment or intake process, including new member education activities.

• Risk Education Policy

  This policy mandates annual education for new members and active leaders on various risk mitigation standards. Topics include, but are not limited to, alcohol and drug safety, hazing prevention, and sexual violence education. Establishes the compliance % requirement that a chapters new members, leadership and membership.

• RPI Student Code of Conduct

  The RPI Student Code of Conduct outlines the regulations, standards, and expectations by which students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute must abide. It also defines the procedures that govern the functioning of the institution’s organizations.

• Social Event Planning Standard

  This standard provides a framework for the expectations placed on organizations hosting social events. It includes a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that outlines the guidance used by RPI FSC to govern and support chapters hosting social events, both with and without alcohol. These procedures are based on six key criteria points to ensure safety and compliance.

Chapter Management Resources:

• FSC Accreditation

  As part of the Chapter Management Resources for FSC Accreditation, we’ve provided the Accreditation document link and other necessary links for completing the required sections. Please use these links to ensure all required information is accurately submitted.

  • Accreditation

  • Accreditation Links 

     

• FSC Calendar & Community Attendance 

  The FSC calendar provides access to the community programmatic calendar, helping ensure pre- and post-planning, as well as attendance compliance.

  • FSC Calendar
  • Community Attendance Tracker 

   

• Social Operating Procedure and Alcohol Exemption

  The Social Operating Procedure and Alcohol Exemption guidelines ensure chapter events comply with university policies and maintain a safe environment. These procedures cover event approval, alcohol use requests, and safety standards. Chapters must follow these guidelines to host responsible events and ensure attendee well-being.

  • SOP, Registration, and Alcohol Exemption
    • Social Operating Procedure (SOP)
    • Social Event Application
    • Event Alcohol Exemption (Alumni Hosted Events)
    • Social Registration Status

• Primary Chapter Advisor Annual Report
  This report serves as a tool for primary chapter advisors to document their chapter’s progress, challenges, and accomplishments throughout the year. It ensures accountability and provides valuable insights for FSC staff to better support the chapter and its leadership.

   

• Live-In Advisor Contact Update
  This form is used to maintain accurate and up-to-date contact information for live-in advisors residing in FSC-recognized chapter facilities. Ensuring accessibility to these advisors promotes effective communication and compliance with FSC requirements.

   

• Advisor ID Credential Request 
  This request form allows chapter advisors to obtain RPI identification credentials, granting them access to relevant campus resources and facilities necessary for supporting their chapter’s operations.

   

Council Resources:

• Contact Updates:
  • Chapter President contact update
  • Key Leaders contact update
    • Live-In Advisor (LIA)
    • Member Educator
    • Risk Officer
    • Social Chairperson

Roster Management:

Family & Student Guides:

• Association of Fraternity & Sorority Advisors (AFA)
• Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV)
• National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (NALFO)
• National APIDA Panhellenic Association, Inc. (NAPA)
• National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)
• National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC)
• North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
• Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA)