Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fraternity?
A fraternity is a group of people sharing common professions or interests. Fraternities differ in size and style and are seen far and wide across the country on a variety of campuses. Many are represented nationally and are comprised of multiple chapters located each at their own respective institutions. Each fraternity is bound by its own unique set of policies and ideals and expect their brothers to uphold and maintain them.
What is rush and how does it work?
Rush is a period of time utilized by Greek Life organizations to actively recruit or “rush” potential new members. During rush, most potential new members are recruited for the academic year and are extended invitations to join in active membership. Interested students are encouraged to speak with recruitment representatives of respective organizations, pass along contact information, and attend rush events to meet brothers and gain further knowledge about each fraternity and their respective histories and interests.
What is pledging?
Pledging is the act of accepting a formal invitation or "bid" given to a potential new member by a fraternity and agreeing to enter that fraternity's pledgeship process. In pledging a potential new member is stating that they agree with and seek to align with that organization's respective ideals and interests.
How will this help me spiritually?
We are a brotherhood of believers devoted to Christ and to one another. The close-knit bonds of brotherhood we share are strong and lasting and we strive to hold one another accountable to our faith to life each other up with conviction and earnest. In this brotherhood, we challenge one another daily in our walk with Christ and share in the joys of God and what He is doing through this fraternity. We fellowship with one another and take on another's burdens as we are called to do and support one another in order to make disciples of Christian men to better equip them to share the Gos
How much does it cost?
Each of our chapters have different costs so feel free to contact a specific chapter you are looking at to get more details; however, we try to ensure that we are one of the most affordable chapters at the campuses that we are located at so that costs do not turn potential new members away. For you to better understand, many of our brothers pay for their own dues out of pocket through part-time jobs.
What is the time commitment?
Time commitment is something that can change dependent upon how active you get into the fraternity. We only require our new members to go to their new member education meetings, study hours, volunteer hours, and to our bible studies. These few requirements only add up to a few hours a week. However, we have date parties, mixers, formals, philanthropy events, brotherhood events, greek life events, and tailgates that are optional, but are great events to experience and get the full experience of greek life.
Does the fraternity haze?
Absolutely NOT. Some fraternities use hazing to ensure that their members have a common ground and to build their members into who they want their members to be. Our fraternity is NOT built upon forcing our brothers or future brothers into actions that they do not feel comfortable with to become part of the group. We find that our brothers get closer from the shared common ground of Christ, through holding one another accountable in our every day lives, and through the shared time that we spend with each other in our four years at our university and throughout the rest of our lives.
Will this affect my academics?
Our fraternity prides ourselves on our academics. As 1 Corinthians 10:31 states, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." We take this scripture to heart and include it into our mindset of academics as well. We are constantly striving for better grades each semester. This mindset we have incorporated into our fraternity has brought us to having one of the top average GPAs among other fraternities. Nationally, our average GPA is at a 3.15, but are always setting goals for higher. In our pledgeship, we require our new members to participate in weekly study hours to ensure that they are being held accountable throughout their transition into college.
Is there alcohol in the fraternity?
Lambda Sigma Phi is a dry fraternity. Not only are our fraternity houses dry, but our events are dry as well. As is the law, the use of alcohol by underage members is prohibited. Brothers who are of age to drink, we ask that they drink in moderation.
A fraternity is a group of people sharing common professions or interests. Fraternities differ in size and style and are seen far and wide across the country on a variety of campuses. Many are represented nationally and are comprised of multiple chapters located each at their own respective institutions. Each fraternity is bound by its own unique set of policies and ideals and expect their brothers to uphold and maintain them.
What is rush and how does it work?
Rush is a period of time utilized by Greek Life organizations to actively recruit or “rush” potential new members. During rush, most potential new members are recruited for the academic year and are extended invitations to join in active membership. Interested students are encouraged to speak with recruitment representatives of respective organizations, pass along contact information, and attend rush events to meet brothers and gain further knowledge about each fraternity and their respective histories and interests.
What is pledging?
Pledging is the act of accepting a formal invitation or "bid" given to a potential new member by a fraternity and agreeing to enter that fraternity's pledgeship process. In pledging a potential new member is stating that they agree with and seek to align with that organization's respective ideals and interests.
How will this help me spiritually?
We are a brotherhood of believers devoted to Christ and to one another. The close-knit bonds of brotherhood we share are strong and lasting and we strive to hold one another accountable to our faith to life each other up with conviction and earnest. In this brotherhood, we challenge one another daily in our walk with Christ and share in the joys of God and what He is doing through this fraternity. We fellowship with one another and take on another's burdens as we are called to do and support one another in order to make disciples of Christian men to better equip them to share the Gos
How much does it cost?
Each of our chapters have different costs so feel free to contact a specific chapter you are looking at to get more details; however, we try to ensure that we are one of the most affordable chapters at the campuses that we are located at so that costs do not turn potential new members away. For you to better understand, many of our brothers pay for their own dues out of pocket through part-time jobs.
What is the time commitment?
Time commitment is something that can change dependent upon how active you get into the fraternity. We only require our new members to go to their new member education meetings, study hours, volunteer hours, and to our bible studies. These few requirements only add up to a few hours a week. However, we have date parties, mixers, formals, philanthropy events, brotherhood events, greek life events, and tailgates that are optional, but are great events to experience and get the full experience of greek life.
Does the fraternity haze?
Absolutely NOT. Some fraternities use hazing to ensure that their members have a common ground and to build their members into who they want their members to be. Our fraternity is NOT built upon forcing our brothers or future brothers into actions that they do not feel comfortable with to become part of the group. We find that our brothers get closer from the shared common ground of Christ, through holding one another accountable in our every day lives, and through the shared time that we spend with each other in our four years at our university and throughout the rest of our lives.
Will this affect my academics?
Our fraternity prides ourselves on our academics. As 1 Corinthians 10:31 states, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." We take this scripture to heart and include it into our mindset of academics as well. We are constantly striving for better grades each semester. This mindset we have incorporated into our fraternity has brought us to having one of the top average GPAs among other fraternities. Nationally, our average GPA is at a 3.15, but are always setting goals for higher. In our pledgeship, we require our new members to participate in weekly study hours to ensure that they are being held accountable throughout their transition into college.
Is there alcohol in the fraternity?
Lambda Sigma Phi is a dry fraternity. Not only are our fraternity houses dry, but our events are dry as well. As is the law, the use of alcohol by underage members is prohibited. Brothers who are of age to drink, we ask that they drink in moderation.
