THRIVE! - Chapter Accreditation Forms

Each chapter is required to complete every written phase of the THRIVE! Chapter Accreditation. Below, you will find the links to the necessary forms and templates for each section.

The FSL Requirements establish the minimum operational expectations for all fraternities and sororities recognized by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. These requirements ensure that organizations remain compliant with university policies, maintain safe and effective operations, and provide a strong foundation for student success.

Unlike the other THRIVE! Priority Areas, which focus on chapter development and student learning, the FSL Requirements represent the baseline expectations every chapter must meet to maintain recognition and participate in the THRIVE! Accreditation Program. The following requirements support multiple THRIVE! Priority Areas and reinforce the chapter's ability to create a thriving member experience.

All chapters must meet the following OFSL Requirements to maintain recognition with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life; each item below is also assigned a point value in the overall accreditation program.

Individual Chapter Submissions:> The items below must be submitted by the chapter and/or chapter officers.

Chapter Management:

Aligned with Harm Prevention:

Aligned with Philanthropy/Community Service:

Aligned with Member Development

Aligned with Growth

One of the primary aims of fraternities and sororities is to assist members in their academic efforts. All chapters should actively work to support members in their academic efforts, promote experiential learning, and create opportunities for growth, improvement, and success in academic excellence.

Harm Reduction is an important component of the fraternity and sorority experience. Harm reduction includes the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, understanding membership expectations, and the accountability measures associated with the failure to meet them.

All Harm Reduction submissions are under the Chapter Management section, as they are required to be completed by all chapters.

Community services and philanthropy are important components of the fraternity and sorority life experience. Community service includes a hands-on, experiential time commitment. Service is a helpful activity volunteered by individuals or an organization to benefit a community or its institutions. Service is a contribution of talent. Philanthropy involves altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons. Philanthropy is a contribution of treasures.

All Community Service & Philanthropy submissions are under the Chapter Management section, as they are required to be completed by all chapters.

Community services and philanthropy are important components of the fraternity and sorority life experience. Community service includes a hands-on, experiential time commitment. Service is a helpful activity volunteered by individuals or an organization to benefit a community or its institutions. Service is a contribution of talent. Philanthropy involves altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons. Philanthropy is a contribution of treasures.

The growth and sustainability of fraternities and sororities are supported by intentional recruitment and interest-building practices. Chapters should thoughtfully examine how they create awareness, engage prospective members, and provide meaningful opportunities to learn about the organization and determine if membership is right for them.

All Growth submissions are under the Chapter Management section, as they are required to be completed by all chapters.

Each chapter needs to have a positive image with its various publics, including (inter)national organizations, alumnae/alumni, parents, and community members. The chapter should be proactive in disseminating accurate and positive information about the fraternity/sorority experience.