Student Handbook - Butler University

Grade Requirements, men’s and women’s fraternity
An academic standing and membership report for each fraternity and sorority will be compiled at the
end of each semester. Any organization that has a collective GPA less than 2.25 will be notified that it is on
academic probation for the following semester. If an organization that has been on probation the previous
semester again falls below 2.25, that organization will then be placed on social probation for the following
semester or semesters until the cumulative average reaches 2.25 or better. Social probation for any organization
under this policy will mean that all scheduled activities will be suspended during the probationary period.
The only exceptions will be (1) the organization may participate in formal recruitment; (2) the organization
may pledge new members; and (3) the organization may have formal initiation as detailed by the respective
national organization for eligible members.
In addition, the interfraternity council mandates that all men’s fraternities attain a collective GPA above
the all-men’s average. Failure to meet this requirement may result in a probationary status.
Greek Alcohol and Social Event Policy
Mission
In recognition of the concern for the health and safety of our members, Butler University's Greek community
hopes to navigate a course to safe and responsible behavior at fraternity/sorority sponsored social
functions involving alcohol, and in doing so, reduce the threat of alcohol abuse and its related maladies in
addition to providing a safe and responsible environment for social functions that may or may not involve
alcohol.
For Social Events involving the Availability of Alcohol
General (alcohol available):
I. The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises,
during an official chapter event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter must
be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state of Indiana and Marion County, as
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well as the Butler University Rules of Conduct and Butler University Alcohol Policy.
This policy is intended to supplement individual chapters' social and risk management policies.
Chapters are encouraged to be aware of and informed regarding current policies, laws, regulations
or rules that relate to the use of alcohol.
Pursuant to all NIC, NPC and FIPG regulations, no chapter funds may be used to purchase alcohol;
“slush funds” or “house beer” will not be permitted in any instance.
No chapter shall provide or allow any alcohol at membership recruitment activities or activities
involving new members. (See also IFC and Panhellenic Association recruitment rules.)
V. Alcoholic beverages may not be served on or consumed outside of the chapter house on fraternity
house premises except for during registered parties in an enclosed area involving a tent.
Outside events with amplified sound must end by 11 p.m. Sound must be contained indoors
after 11 p.m.
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“Open parties” are prohibited; at no time shall the hosting fraternity allow any individual into
the social function without first confirming their 'invitation' by way of checking the guest list
approved by the director of Greek life and orientation programs. Individuals shall not be added
to the guest list during the event.
VII. Social events involving alcohol may be held only on Friday and Saturday nights. All parties
must end by 3 a.m., except outside events involving amplified sound – which must end by 11
p.m. to comply with the city noise ordinance. Alcohol sales must end at 2 a.m. No parties can
be held during university reading days or University finals week.
VIII. All events must be properly registered by the Friday one week prior to the date of the event. (See
the policy's 'Registration' section for the specific registration requirements.)
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