Signature Programs, Auxiliary Groups, and FSL Honor Societies

Foundations: New Member Experience

Foundations, a mandatory program designed specifically for new members based on the four pillars, exists to equip all new members with the essential information, knowledge and skills for personal success during the new member semester and beyond.

Fraternal Leadership Series

Throughout the year, members of fraternities and sororities are offered opportunities to attend additional training to strengthen their leadership and organizational management skills. Programs offered as a part of the Fraternal Leadership Series can range from career-oriented events about personal branding to in-depth discussions about the role of race, diversity and identity on campus. These programs develop the leaders, thinkers and responsible professionals of the future and specific programs offered each year are tailored to address the evolving needs of Quinnipiac students.

Council Officers Training

To help student leaders serving on the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils prepare for their roles and to positively impact their community, the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life provides them with various interactive training. The Council Officers Training program allows students to identify their personal strengths and leadership styles, build relationships with other council members and gain a better understanding of the role they would play during their term. Each officer creates an action plan for the semester, identifying goals for their term.

Officers Training Academy

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life is committed to providing both leadership and practical skills-based training to all elected leaders of the chapters and governing councils. At the beginning of the calendar year, chapter and council officers are required to attend a comprehensive leadership conference that explores topics such as policies and procedures, maximizing membership involvement, organizational branding, accountability techniques, advanced leadership skills and more. OFSL staff, university faculty and administrators, fraternity/sorority alumni and industry experts develop and facilitate workshops and presentations.

Social Event Manager Training

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life offers Social Event Manager Training several times each semester. This comprehensive workshop provides training to event coordinators and social event managers for events involving alcohol and equips participants with the knowledge and skills to create a safe and responsible environment for members and their guests. All students serving as a social event manager at an event involving alcohol are required to attend training prior to serving. Participants increase their skills in risk assessment, event management, alcohol education and bystander response.

Greek Allies Initiative

Greek Allies strives to bring inclusivity to our fraternity/sorority chapters through education on the LGBTQ+ community. Greek Allies provides fraternity/sorority members the chance to learn more about supporting the LGBTQ+ community via a two-part training series.

Men Opposing Violence Everywhere (MOVE)

Led by fraternity men, Men Opposing Violence Everywhere (MOVE) is an opportunity for members to come together to discuss interpersonal violence at the campus, local, and national level, safety around alcohol consumption, and consent. This group offers programming on toxic masculinity as well and aims to make QU a safer space for all.

Order of Omega

The Order of Omega is a national honor society that recognizes junior and senior members of the fraternity and sorority community. The fraternity men and sorority women in the Order of Omega have achieved a GPA at or above the all-fraternity/sorority average and have exemplified high standards of leadership, scholarship, service and community engagement. Membership is open each semester by application process and new members are chosen by their peers. Students invited to join must accept their invitation and pay membership fees in full to be initiated.

Rho Lambda

Rho Lambda is a national honor society, the purpose of which is to honor those members within the sorority community who have exhibited the highest qualities of leadership and service to their FSL community and their sorority. Membership is open via nomination process to active junior and senior sorority members who have earned a 2.50 cumulative GPA or higher, have been initiated into their organization for at least two semesters, and have furthered the ideals and principles of the Greek community throughout their years of sorority affiliation. Students invited to join must accept their invitation and pay membership fees in full to be initiated.

Greek Week

Greek Week is an interactive week of programming held each spring to celebrate the fraternity and sorority community. Greek Week is led by co-chairs from each governing council who plan, design and execute all Greek Week programs under the advisement of the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. Signature events include Greeks Got Talent and Lip Sync.

Step, Stroll, Salute Showcase

The Step, Stroll, Salute Showcase is an annual event that highlights the traditions held by culturally based fraternal organizations. Teams from all over Connecticut register to perform a step, stroll, or salute. Prizes are awarded for creativity, uniqueness, and cohesion.