Definition
Organizations whose members are college/university men who share common ideals and interests. Social fraternities offer an environment for social living; provide opportunities for involvement in campus and community life; sponsor a wide variety of parties and other social functions; and promote academic excellence, leadership, community service, social development, brotherhood and friendship among members. Membership is by invitation and students must have good academic standing (i.e., cannot be on probation) in order to pledge and become initiated. Also included are alumni chapters of fraternities and their activities.
URL Name
HL-8120-8100-780
Third Level Code
HL-8120
Taxonomy Code
HL-8120.8100-780
Parent Code
HL-8120.8100
Family Code
H
Second Level Code
HL
Fifth Level Code
HL-8120-8100-780
Fourth Level Code
HL-8120-8100
Use References
College Fraternities, Fraternity Alumni Chapters, General Fraternities, Social Fraternity, Student Fraternities, Student Fraternity
Publication Status
Draft