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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio

The NPC Extension Committee has received minutes evidencing the Panhellenic Council's vote9 to 0to open for extension.There are currently nine NPC groups and one associate group on campus:Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, and Theta Phi Alpha; and associate member Phi Sigma Rho. The chapters range in size from 173-151. Campus total is 159.Phi Mu is the newest group to be added to campus, colonizing in 2014. There are also 0 local groups, 22 NIC groups and 8 NPHC and 3 multicultural groups.

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, The University of Cincinnati is a public institution, which enrolls 34,187 students, 53.2% of which are female.The University of Cincinnati offers baccalaureate degrees in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, and professional schools, along with master’s degrees in several specialized areas. The University of Cincinnati has seen female enrollment on main campus increase at an average rate of 2.5% over the last five years. Admissions applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are up 11% from the previous year. For more information, see the University of Cincinnati website:

The University of Cincinnati recently created an inaugural office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, and brought in a team of three dynamic individuals to support and grow the community at UC. The community consists of 4 councils: College Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Since the fall of 2013, fraternity and sorority membership has increased by 31% at the University of Cincinnati. Panhellenic Council holds primary recruitment during the fall semester, through a fully structured format. In 2017, 522 PNMs were matched through primary recruitment, which is a 22% increase from 2013. Over the last two years, 100% of chapters have matched to quota, and 50% of chapters have received quota additions since 2013. There are no limitations on first year students participating in recruitment.Please visit our Panhellenic Council website for more information, including our Extension Handbook

Five of our Panhellenic Sororities have off campus houses, and the other four have on campuses houses in our Stratford Heights community. In preliminary discussions with housing at UC, housing has sad that they would be able to accommodate another Panhellenic Sorority in Stratford Heights in Fall of 2019. Average per semester rate, without a meal plan, for students in Stratford Heights is $3,810. These university operated houses/residence halls typically include a chapter room, office space, and a parlor space. Organizations have been able to put up letters, paint the front door, and customize the interior décor of the first floor of the Stratford Heights spaces.

Please address the following in your application:

  1. Letter of interest from (Inter) National Fraternity & Sorority-Letter fraternity/sorority headquarters
  2. Logistical Information
  3. Name of fraternity or sorority
  4. Founding date
  5. History at The University of Cincinnati (if applicable)
  6. Current number of undergraduate chapters
  7. Current number of undergraduate members
  8. Average chapter size
  9. Number of chapters closed in the last five years and reasons for closing
  10. Membership costs: new member, initiation fees, insurance, regular dues, housing fees (if applicable), etc.
  11. The University of Cincinnati History and Alumni Information
  12. Total number of alumni in the surrounding area
  13. Statement of interest and support of the alumni in establishing a chapter
  14. A list of specific alumni who are interested in working with the chapter in an advisory capacity
  15. Nearest alumni club/organization/graduate chapter
  16. If a group is returning to campus, describe the following:
  17. Reasons why the chapter became inactive on campus, and when
  18. How the issue(s) involved have been addressed
  19. How the group has cleared any debts or circumstances still incomplete from when previously on campus (if applicable)
  20. Inter/National Headquarters Values, Policies and Publications
  21. A description of the organizational values and founding principles
  22. A description or diagram of the governance structure at the chapter and the inter/national levels
  23. Constitution (Inter/National and local if applicable)
  24. Minimal expectations of colony for existence and chartering
  25. Alcohol and substance abuse policy and program
  26. Scholarship policies and programs
  27. Inter/National magazine/publications
  28. Risk Management
  29. Chapter Development
  30. Please provide the following for three specific time periods: during colonization, the first two years after chartering, and in five to ten years:
  31. Membership goals (numbers, GPA)
  32. Community interaction, service projects, and or philanthropies
  33. Campus involvement
  34. Programming initiatives (educational/cultural/faculty)
  35. Chapter and Alumni board finances
  36. Fundraising efforts
  37. Impact on Fraternity & Sorority and The University of Cincinnati communities
  38. Membership Development
  39. Hazing policy
  40. Membership discrimination policy
  41. Membership education policy and program (New Member Education Program)
  42. Recruitment/Membership intake policy and program
  43. Leadership training or conferences
  44. Information on Inter/National strength
  45. Total number of chapters nationwide and distribution area
  46. Total number of chapters and colonies in Ohio and bordering states
  47. Total number of colonizations during the past five (5) years
  48. Where, number chartered, number not chartered
  49. Total number of initiated members
  50. Total number of colonizations anticipated in the next calendar year and where
  51. The number of chapters closed and/or suspended during the last three (3) academic years, including where, when and why
  52. Average size of chapters on campuses similar to The University of Cincinnati
  53. Leadership development and officer transition programs
  54. Additional Information
  55. A copy of the organization’s insurance certificate (minimum $1,000,000 coverage)
  56. Letter of intent from the Inter/National Headquarters Expansion Chairperson

Exploratory visits will be offered between2/19and2/28. Please contact Traci J. Wiess, Program Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life via email to schedule a visit.

Please direct questions to Traci J. Wiess, Program Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life: , 513-556-6155.

Materials should be emailed y 3/2

Timeline and Application Process:

February 19, 2018 – February 28, 2018Exploratory visits

March 2, 2018 Application deadline

March 8, 2018 Invitations for campus presentations issued

April 2, 2018 – April 13, 2018Campus presentations

April 19, 2018 Notification of invitation to colonize

Fall 2018Anticipated colonization

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