Greek brochure.pdf - eDisk - Franklin & Marshall College

The BenefitsThe Benefitsof Goingof GoingGreekGreek4Eligibiliy RequirementsEligibility Requirements5GROWTHAs a member of a Greek organization, you will have the chance to learn about yourself and othersas you build your character and discover your unique abilities. You will also learn tolerance andacceptance for others who may have different beliefs and practices than you.FRIENDSHIPFriends you make in a greek organization arelifelong. These friendships provide supportwhile enriching your college experience.*Any student whohas earned seven (7)credits at Franklin& Marshall Collegewith a minimumcumulative gradepoint average of 2.0may participate inrecruitment and newmember education.*All Greek organizationsmayconductrecruitment and newmember educationfor students who haveearned seven creditsat Franklin & MarshallCollege with a minimumcumulative grade pointaverage of 2.0.SERVICEThe Greek system prides itself on service toothers. Each chapter is involved in local ornational philanthropy and, last year, forgedreal relationships with the city of Lancasterto collaborate on new service opportunities,logging over 1000 service hours!*Greek chapters can earn theprivilege of recruiting studentswith at least 3.0 credits and a GPAequal to, or greater than, 2.25. Achapter earns this privilege bysatisfying all of the followingconditions:a) Students participating in the chapter’s new membereducation program earn an average GPA of 2.7 or higher;b) no student participating in its new member educationviolates Item 1 of the Student Code, AcademicMisconduct;c) the chapter has not had the privilege revoked by theJudicial Board of the Greek Council.SCHOLARSHIPGreek members exhibit high ideals and academic standards. Fraternities and sororities providesupport networks to facilitate academic achievement and encourage intellectual curiosity.