HOUSING

  • Housing Types

    Housing arrangements at Sigma Chi chapters vary throughout North America, ranging from the traditional chapter house owned by a local house corporation to Greek housing cooperatives owned and operated by the chapter’s college or university. At chapters that do not have a traditional chapter house, Sigma Chi supports a positive fraternal living experience that fosters our brotherhood. Volunteer house corporations, the Grand Trustees and the director of housing work to create a fulfilling fraternal living experience at every chapter.


    Insurance and Safety

    The Risk Management Foundation (RMF) was developed by the Board of Grand Trustees and began helping undergraduate chapters and house corporations find appropriate and affordable property and general liability coverage in 1988.

    The RMF also provides educational resources to chapters on topics of safety and risk management, and assists chapters in times of loss. Additionally, in conjunction with insurance underwriters, the RMF provides free risk management assessments to an average of 20-25 chapter houses each year.


    Housing Ownership

    Generally speaking, Sigma Chi housing falls into one of three ownership categories:

    1. House Corporation Owned: A group of alumni may form a not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of holding title to the chapter house property. The house corporation serves as landlord and is responsible for management and upkeep of the property.

    2. University Owned: The college or university owns and maintains the property for the purpose of housing Greek organizations.

    3. Third Party Owned: The chapter, typically through a house corporation, rents a property for use as a living/meeting place for the undergraduate brothers.

     

    Requirements for Membership

    The health of an organization is determined by the quality of its members. There are two facets of requirements for becoming a Sigma Chi. First, a potential member must possess the qualities and convictions set in the The Jordan Standard, which ensures that men who are invited to pledge are worthy of membership. Also, potential members must meet the specifications laid out in the Fraternity’s Governing Laws.

    Click here to view the The Jordan Standard.

     

    Pledge Program

    Sigma Chi, like many organizations, employs a probationary period for prospective members before their initiation into full membership. This period, called pledgeship, serves to educate a potential brother about Sigma Chi before he joins. During pledgeship, men develop and enhance their interpersonal skills through involvement in all aspects of chapter life. They interact with other pledges, undergraduate and alumni members, and develop as leaders in the community.

    Sigma Chi enforces a strict no-hazing policy and cultivates an atmosphere that supports personal growth and leadership development. To read more about the pledge program, click here to read the Statement of Position Concerning Pledge Education and the Ritual.