All fraternity members must agree to follow strict rules before they can resume social activities.
, issued ahead of spring recruitment “rush,” also include mandated risk and sexual violence prevention trainings for all fraternity members. The policies were drafted by Greek life and student government leaders, safety experts and other student group representatives and approved by university officials. Provost Charles Zukoski called the partnership between the group and the university “critical” to the future of USC’s Greek life.
Three additional fraternities that have also been suspended — Chi Phi Fraternity, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity — and will not be allowed to conduct any social activity, including new member recruitment. Kappa Sigma Fraternity is on modified suspension, which allows it to recruit members, but not hold social activities.
Fraternity rush, which is required to be alcohol-free, starts virtually on Friday and moves to in-person recruitment on Monday when USC begin in-person classes after starting online amid the Omicron surge. Limited fraternity social activities will be allowed to resume on Feb. 3 and parties and other activities will go into effect on March 3. Decisions regarding chapters that are currently suspended are pending the outcome of an Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX investigation.
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