MIT Division of Student Life (DSL) requires that as a condition for MIT Institute recognition, all FSILGs are in compliance, and where applicable, make every reasonable effort to ensure that each of their members shall be in compliance, with the following:
- All MIT Policies and Procedures and Policies Regarding Student Behavior, as detailed in the Mind and Hand Book.
- All applicable MIT governing council regulations and guidelines (see Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, Living Group Council, and Multicultural Greek Council).
- All state, local, MIT, and Inter/National laws, policies, and regulations.
- MIT’s insurance requirements are Comprehensive General Liability with a minimum limit of $2M per occurrence and $3M aggregate. Coverage must specifically include protection for alcohol, hazing and sexual abuse/assault/molestation. MIT must be named as an additional insured. Both items must be evidenced via a certificate of insurance.
- FSILG New Member/Associate Member Programs may not exceed 12 weeks in length. This time period includes Institute Holidays and IAP periods. Reasonable exceptions may be made for religious holidays. Delaying or extending initiation of new members over a semester may only be done with the prior, joint approval of the FSILG Office and Inter/ National headquarters, and all requests must be made in writing. MIT will support a national program length mandate of a period shorter than 12 weeks, if applicable.
- Each FSILG must be affiliated with a coordinating governing council: Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, Living Group Council or Multicultural Greek Council. IFC, Panhellenic, and LGC membership criteria are set in accordance to the respective governing body’s policies and bylaws. Coordination and recognition of culturally-based fraternities and sororities and those affiliated with National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC), or other multicultural umbrella and/or national or international multicultural organization chapters shall be the responsibility of the FSILG Office until such time as a governing council is established.
- All organizations are expected to participate in regular AILG accreditation processes as appropriate.
- All organizations must remain current on all debt related to house and safety issues and all applicable licenses, certificates, and inspections.
Members of FSILGs are expected to know and understand these policies and regulations. Failure to comply with above terms could lead to possible action, including but not limited to:
- MIT interim action
- City/Municipal action
- Governing Council (IFC, Panhel, LGC) action
- Referral to the MIT Committee on Discipline (COD)
- Inter/National Organization action (if applicable)
- Loss of eligibility for chapter awards and Institute recognition of the FSILG
- Loss of eligibility for retreat and convention financial assistance
- Loss of Independent Residence Development Fund (IRDF) funding eligibility
The following must be submitted to the Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups Office according to the stated timelines:
- A current membership roster including both residential and non-residential members and new members
- List of accepted bids and de-affiliations within 48 hours (if applicable)
- The dates of initiation for all new members
- Names and contact information of current chapter/organization officers
- Names and contact information of the five required Alumni Advisory Board and/or House Corporation volunteers
- A signed organizational Anti-Hazing Statement
- MIT’s insurance requirements are Comprehensive General Liability with a minimum limit of $2M per occurrence and $3M aggregate. Coverage must specifically include protection for alcohol, hazing and sexual abuse/assault/molestation. MIT must be named as an additional insured. Both items must be evidenced via a certificate of insurance.
Failure to comply with the above could lead to possible action and restriction of privileges, including restricting the recruitment and initiation of new members.