Student Organizations at Lincoln University

Greek Life

Fraternities and Sororities

All fraternities and sororities are authorized to establish and operate chapters on the campus by the University President, i.e., their presence on campus is at the pleasure of the University President. Advisors to the fraternities and sororities are assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. In addition to the membership intake process criteria established by their respective national governing bodies, the following University criteria apply:

  1. Students seeking membership in a fraternity or sorority must satisfy the following criteria:
    1. must have accumulated a minimum of 24 academic credits;
    2. must have completed at least one semester’s residency as a Lincoln University student immediately prior to the semester in which membership is sought;
    3. must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50;
    4. must not be the recipient of a disciplinary sanction during the semester in which membership is sought; and
    5. must be a full-time student.
  2. Student members of fraternities and sororities must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.00 and must be full-time.
  3. All fraternity and sorority activities relative to the membership intake process and the scheduling of public activities (e.g., dances, cultural programs, and other fund-raising activities) must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Life.
  4. The Pan-Hellenic Council, consisting of the eight Greek-letter organizations, is inactive from the last day of the spring semester to the first day of the fall semester.
  5. Violations of any University policy, rule, or regulation relative to the aforementioned criteria shall result in the University imposing appropriate disciplinary sanctions which could result in the suspension or expulsion of a chapter or individual members of a chapter.
  6. The advisor is to work cooperatively with students in exploring and developing their leadership and human potential.
    • The advisor has final approval over all decisions or any decision which has the potential to threaten the safety and security of the University community.
    • The advisor must see any proposed letter of suspension before an organization is officially recommended for suspension.
    • The advisor must see the proper role call before any decision is judged to be official.
    • All decisions rendered by the Pan Hellenic Council concerning Greek letter organizations may be appealed to the advisor. The advisor has final decision on all appeals.

Hazing/Unlawful Activity

“Hazing” is a willful act occurring on or off campus directed against a student or a prospective member of a registered student organization for the purpose of initiation or admission into or continued membership in any such organization. Acts of “hazing” shall include the following:

  1. Any activity by one student acting alone or acting with others that recklessly endangers the physical health or safety of the student or prospective member, including but not limited to physical brutality, whipping, beating, branding, exposure to elements, forced consumption of food, alcoholic beverage, drug or other substances, or forced smoking or chewing of tobacco products;
  2. Any activity which recklessly endangers the mental health of the student or prospective member, including but not limited to sleep deprivation, physical confinement, or other extreme stress-inducing activity;
  3. Any activity that requires the student or prospective member to perform a duty or task that involves a violation of the criminal laws of Missouri;
  4. Any activity by one student acting alone or acting with others that is directed against any other student for the purpose of humiliating or impairing the self-confidence of the student attacked; and
  5. Any willful act by one student acting alone or with others attempting to commit any of the above acts.

Prohibited Conduct

  1. No student shall knowingly engage in hazing either as a perpetrator or a recipient.
  2. No student shall encourage, aid or assist any other student(s) in the commission of an act of hazing.
  3. Any violations of sections (a) and (b) above shall be deemed “hazing” within the meaning of University policy.