Fraternities and Sororities

The Office of Student Activities is excited and proud to introduce fraternity and sorority life to the Manhattan campus! We believe the cornerstones of Greek letter organizations are leadership development, service to the community, scholarship, and lifelong friendships through the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. 


Recruitment Calendar: Sept. 2008


Letter from NYIT's Manhattan Campus Greek Advisor

"We had our first ever annual Greek Life Retreat at NYIT Manhattan Campus in July of 2008 and beyond just discussing paperwork, protocol, and policy, we discussed the purpose of Greek Life and how to be established and active. It was a great success!

In my opinion, fraternities and sororities exist to turn teenagers into well-rounded men and women. They sharpen your social skills, provide leadership opportunities, allow you to network for the future, and offer you the chance to help in your community and at your school. Get involved and you can gain the skills you'll use throughout your life!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at studentactivities@nyit.edu@nyit.edu."

- Mehtap S. Donuk

 

Greek Organizations on Manhattan Campus

Sorority: Alpha Sigma Tau

Fraternity: Tau Kappa Epsilon

 

Top 10 Fun Facts about Fraternities and Sororities

  • Of North America's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity men or sorority women.
  • 85 percent of Fortune 500 Executives belong to a fraternity or a sorority.
  • 76 percent of all Congressman and Senators belong to a fraternity or sorority.
  • Of all U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910, 85 percent (40 out of 47) has been Greek.
  • 63 percent of the U.S. President's cabinet since 1900 has been Greek.
  • All but two U.S. President's since 1825 have been Greek.
  • 43 of the 100 members of the U.S. Senate are members of a fraternity or sorority.
  • Combined, fraternity and sorority members in the United States contributed more than 42,000 hours of community service and raised over $77,000 for their respective philanthropic endeavors.
  • More than $7 million is raised each year by Greeks nationally
  • A U.S. government study shows that more than 70 percent of all those who join a fraternity/sorority graduate, while less than 50 percent of all non-fraternity/sorority members graduate.

*Courtesy of the North-American Interfraternity Conference

 

Who can join a fraternity or sorority?
You must be a full-time, undergraduate student at New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan campus with at least 12 credits completed. First-semester students are ineligible. You must also have a 2.5 GPA at the time of recruitment.

When can I join and how does it work?
Each organization has a different process and time line for new members. Generally, each organization recruits new members each semester and holds various events and activities for a period of approximately 6-8 weeks, known as new member education. Per the NYIT policy, new member education can not exceed 8 weeks. For more information, please contact the organization or visit the Office of Student Activities.

Recruitment guidelines

  • NYIT is a dry campus. Therefore, during all recruitment activities, on- or off-campus, alcohol is prohibited.
  • All recruitment events must be registered through the Office of Student Activities at least two weeks prior to the event.
  • Bid lists are due to the Office of Student Activities the day following the conclusion of recruitment at noon (for specific dates, please see the Calendar of Events).
  • Download - New Membership Intake Packet - Must be completed and sent to Office of Student Activities

Helpful hints for going through recruitment
  • Always be yourself!
  • Ask questions about the organization, philanthropy, financial requirements, and expectations.
  • Evaluate carefully: joining a fraternity or sorority is an important decision.
  • Remember that if the time is not right for you, there will be more opportunities to join in the future.

Can I start my own sorority or fraternity?
For the current status of expansion at NYIT's Manhattan campus, you may contact the Office of Student Activities at studentactivities@nyit.edu@nyit.edu. All organizations must be supported by a National Board and may not be a city-wide chapter. Please view the NYIT Recognition Policy document for further information on requirements and policies.