IMPORTANT!!

YOU MUST READ & AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS IN ORDER TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION!

REGISTRATION FEE: All potential new members (PNMs) are required to pay a $35.00 non-refundable registration fee. Registrations will not be complete until you have paid your non-refundable registration fee. PNMs must complete this registration form and pay their fees by Sunday, September 1st, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.

ACADEMIC RECORD RELEASE: I understand that to enroll for recruitment, I must be a regularly enrolled, full-time student in good standing at the College of Charleston and hold a minimum 2.5 (cumulative) GPA. By completing this registration I hereby authorize the Higdon Center Staff to verify my academic eligibility. I also understand that my academic information (including CSL visit information) will be released to the IFC Executive Board, the IFC fraternities for the purpose of Fall 2024 recruitment processes, and to the organization that I join during the remainder of my undergraduate career. I understand that by agreeing to these terms I have provided a waiver under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

STATEMENT ON UNRECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS: I understand that the College of Charleston has a policy on unrecognized student groups. I understand that an organization, regardless of national affiliation, that is not registered through the College of Charleston, is considered an unregistered organization. I am also aware that registered organizations are prohibited from affiliating and socializing with unregistered organizations. By registering for the formal recruitment process, I understand and agree to only pursue membership in one of the recognized fraternities at the College of Charleston. These recognized groups are listed online at higdoncenter.cofc.edu

HAZING POLICY: I understand and will adhere to the following policy as a condition of membership in an IFC organization: The College of Charleston expects that all members of all recognized student organizations will observe and fully comply with the State of South Carolina Education Code and State Statute requirements on hazing. In addition, all students are expected to adhere to regulations set forth by their respective (Inter) National fraternities, IFC, NPHC, and NPC, and school policies concerning practices commonly referred to as hazing. The College of Charleston Student Handbook states Hazing, defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, which subjects a student to harassment, ridicule, intimidation, physical exhaustion, abuse, or mental distress, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization. The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense. Apathy and/or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this rule. I will contact the Higdon Center if I have any questions about the hazing policy or witness or experience hazing of any kind.

HAZING 101 TRAINING: I understand that it is my responsibility to complete the Hazing 101 training before participating in IFC Recruitment. If I do not complete this training then I could be removed from participating in recruitment for this semester. PNMs (potential new members) will be emailed with the instructions on how to complete the training.

RECRUITMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT & COVID-19 GUIDELINES: The Fall 2024 IFC Recruitment Process will be conducted under the guidance of the College's COVID Guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, face-coverings, social distancing, and limits on gathering sizes. By completing this registration form, I understand and will adhere to all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, policies, and expectations. These policies are further detailed on the Back On The Bricks website at cofc.edu/back-on-the-bricks/. Furthermore, I understand that some if not all fraternity recruitment events may be held in a virtual capacity. I understand that any potential new member (PNM) who attends an in-person recruitment event that is not approved will be held accountable through the COVID-19 Student Code of Conduct Addendum. Finally, I understand that PNMs who violate the recruitment policies will be ineligible to accept a bid to membership from any of our fraternity chapters.

INFORMATION DISCLOSURE: By clicking "save/submit" below, I agree to the terms outlined above and allow my registration information to be made available to the College of Charleston's IFC fraternities as part of all Fall 2024 recruitment processes.

Registration for Fall 2024 Fraternity Recruitment