Statement About Hazing
Hazing is defined as any action taken or any situation created whether on or off chapter premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Hazing is forbidden and will not be tolerated. Wisconsin state laws (statute 948.51) ban hazing. All chapters have strict policies against hazing practices. If you are concerned about any suspicious hazing activities, please contact the Fraternity and Sorority Advisor at (608) 263-0365.

Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, Nation Pan-Hellenic Council and UW-Madison are in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. UW-Madison requires student organizations not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation. Greek chapters strive to be composed of diverse members from a variety of backgrounds.

Alcohol & Drug Policies

1. The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises are strictly PROHIBITED. All chapter houses are to be alcohol-free environments.
2. Chapter events where alcohol is present may only take place at a licensed third party vendor. Only non-alcoholic sorority events may take place at a fraternity house.
3. During an official chapter event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter where alcohol is present, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, country, city, and university.
4. No chapter members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under the legal “drinking age”).
5. The possession, sale and/or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES at any chapter house, sponsored event or at any event that an observer would associate with the chapter, is strictly prohibited.
6. All recruitment activities associated with any chapter will be a DRY recruitment function.
7. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games."
8. No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program or activity of the chapter.
9. OPEN PARTIES where alcohol is present, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, shall be prohibited.
10. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.
11. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

University Staff Personnel
The Student Organization Office has professional staff members whom advise the social fraternities and sororities. Student interns who earn course credit assist the Greek Advisors. The advisors and student interns help the student leaders, chapter officers and members in a variety of advisory services related to fraternities and sororities. The Fraternity and Sorority Advisors can be reached at the Student Organization Office: 239 Red Gym, 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706, (608) 263-0365.