Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Board (FSLSB)
The Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Board (FSLSB) is the peer-led conduct process for USD’s fraternity and sorority community. FSLSB ensures that all chapters uphold the community expectations outlined in the Fraternity and Sorority Life Guidelines through a collaborative, educational, and values-based approach to accountability.
Board Composition
FSLSB is made up of 1–2 representatives from each recognized fraternity and sorority affiliated with one of USD’s three governing councils:
- College Panhellenic Association (CPA)
- Interfraternity Council (IFC)
- Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
In addition to FSLSB representatives, each governing council elects a Council Conduct Officer who works closely with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL). These student leaders assist in the initial review of reports submitted to the office and play a key role in determining the appropriate next steps, whether through education, referral, or the FSLSB process. Their role is essential in maintaining a peer-driven and values-based accountability system within each council.
All representatives must complete FSLSB training each fall semester, hosted in partnership with the Office of Ethical Conduct and Restorative Practices and the Associated Student Government (ASG) Judicial Board.
Oversight and Process
FSLSB operates under the guidance of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL). The board conducts chapter interviews and participates in investigations related to potential violations of FSL Guidelines. While peer-led, this process is supported by professional staff from OFSL and the Office of Ethical Conduct and Restorative Practices to ensure fairness and educational outcomes.
Note: FSLSB addresses organizational conduct only. Individual member conduct is managed by the Office of Ethical Conduct and Restorative Practices and the ASG Judicial Board in alignment with the Student Organization Handbook.
FSLSB Hearing Board Findings
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Phi Kappa Theta | 05/01/25 |
II. A. 1. a. II. B. 1a, 1b,1d, 1g III. A. 2g, 2l, 2k IV. B. 2. b. |
Found responsible for not registering for an off-campus chapter event, advertising alcohol based games and activities, and providing open unscathed events with alcohol. Chapter officers were involved in the planning and execution of the process. |
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Delta Tau Delta | 02/20/24 |
III. A: 2b, 2e, 2g, 2i, 2k |
Found responsible for not registering for an off-campus chapter event, illegal alcohol consumption, and having alcohol at a new member education event. Found responsible for hazing, including harassment/abusive behavior and compelling new members to consume alcoholic beverages. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. *An incident report was filed for chapter activities that took place in Spring 2022. |
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Sigma Pi | 10/11/22 |
II. B, 1 |
Found responsible for not registering an off-campus chapter event, illegal alcohol consumption, illegal drug possession, sexual misconduct, and having alcohol at a new member education event. Found responsible for hazing, including harassment/abusive behavior and compelling new members to consume alcoholic beverages. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Delta Tau Delta | 5/9/23 |
II. A, 1a, 1i |
Found responsible for not registering an off-campus chapter event, illegal alcohol consumption, and acts of intolerance. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
2021 - 2022 Academic - No FSL Hearing Board Findings
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Phi Gamma Delta | 5/10/21 |
II. A, 1a, 3 |
Found responsible for not registering an off-campus chapter event, hazing, and illegal alcohol consumption. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Phi Gamma Delta | 10/24/19 | II. A, 1b, 3, 8 III. B III. C, 2, 3 |
Found responsible for not registering an off-campus chapter event, illegal alcohol consumption, and having alcohol at a philanthropic event. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Delta Tau Delta | 12/12/19 |
II. A, 1e, 1g, 3 |
Found responsible for not registering a chapter event, selling tickets and/or promoting an unregistered event, and illegal alcohol consumption. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Phi Kappa Theta | 03/10/20 |
II. C, 6, 11 |
Found responsible for illegal alcohol consumption, hazing, and compelling new members to consume alcoholic beverages. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Kappa Alpha Theta | 10/12/18 | II.C.,5,13,18.D.3,4 | Found responsible for illegal alcohol consumption. |
| Gamma Phi Beta | 11/06/18 | II.C.1,17 | Found responsible for violating resident check-in policy. |
| Alpha Chi Omega | 05/02/19 | II.C.1,6,11 | Found responsible for alcoholic beverages present at member program and suggesting or compelling members to consumer alcoholic beverages. |
| Phi Gamma Delta | 05/07/19 |
II.A.2,3 |
Found responsible for not registering a chapter sponsored activity, advertising alcoholic beverages in announcements for activity, and illegal alcohol consumption. |
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Lambda Chi Alpha | 10/17/17 | II.C.11,E.F; III.A,C.6 | Found responsible for hazing, including alcohol and harassment/abusive behavior. |
| Phi Gamma Delta | 10/24/17 | I.D.3,4; II.A.4,C.1,17; III.C |
Found responsible for illegal alcohol consumption. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Beta Theta Pi | 10/31/17 | II.C.5,7,12,17;III. | Found responsible for illegal alcohol consumption. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Pi Beta Phi | 04/03/18 | I.D.1,2,3,4; II.A.1.A,J.A.3.,C.1,5,6,8,11.E.1.F.3; III.A,B.C.2,3,4,5,6 | Found responsible for behavior that is contrary to the mission and purpose. Found responsible for hazing, including alcohol consumption. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| In February 2018, the Board of Directors of Lambda Chi Alpha decided to close the University of San Diego chapter. The chapter is no longer recognized by the University. |
| Chapter | Hearing Date | Responsible for Violation of the following FSL Guidelines: | Summary |
| Kappa Alpha Theta | 11/10/16 | I.D.2,4; II.C.1; Appendix B.5 | Found responsible for behavior that is contrary to the mission and purpose. Chapter leadership did not properly execute bus transportation protocols. |
| Phi Kappa Theta | 11/11/16 | I.D.1,2,3,4; II.C.1: II.F.1,2,3; III.A.C.2,3,5,6 |
Found responsible for behavior that is contrary to the mission and purpose. Chapter officers allowed for harassment/abusive behavior. |
| Delta Tau Delta | 12/13/16 | I.D.3; III.B; IFC Formal Recruitment Guidelines | Found responsible for behavior that is contrary to the mission and purpose. Chapter leadership allowed a non-member to attend a social event and did not follow expected risk management and recruitment guidelines. |
| Pi Kappa Phi | 3/20/17 | II.C.4,5,6,8,15; II.E.3.a.b; III.C | Found responsible for hazing, including alcohol. Chapter officers were aware and/or participated. |
| Delta Tau Delta | 5/5/17 | I.C.4; I.D.7; II.E | Responsible for not registering as an organization. Found responsible for hazing. |

