Pledgeship

Pledgeship

    Pledgeship in Sigma Chi is one of the best experiences you will ever have. You will have experiences and begin friendships that will last the rest of your life. Sigma Chi has the responsibility of making sure your college experiences is rewarding, both in and out of the classroom. We strive to build leadership in individuals and brotherhood among members. We hope to guide you through a well-rounded college education by promoting an atmosphere of scholarly achievement and personal development.

Financial Obligations

During Your Pledgeship:

  • Pledge fee: $100. $60 goes to the International Fraternity and the remaining $40 goes toward the pledge class fund.
  • Initiation Fee: $150. All of this fee goes to the International Fraternity.

Live-Ins:

  • Live-in fee: $3050 (depends on the number of live-ins) . This covers dues, room and board, food, insurance, social expenses, etc.
  • Room deposit: $100, refundable at time of graduation
  • Most student loans and scholarships can apply to fraternity dues for live-ins.

Live-outs:

  • Live-out fee: $500. This covers dues, insurance, and social expenses.

Cost of living in a dorm:

  • $3,735 per semester for a room and a meal plan.
  • In the chapter house, you don't have to double, you have access to the kitchen nearly any time every day of the week, and you get to live around your friends 24/7.

If there are any questions or financial problems, consult our treasurer. There are many members who need flexibility in paying their dues. We can find a way to make it work.

Initiation Requirements

*    You must complete the pledge program

*    You must have an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 or above

*    You must pass the Sigma Chi national exam

*    You must have your dues paid in full

*    You must fill out all of the forms required of you

*    You must complete Indoctrination Week

Pledge Program Requirements:

    1. Successful planning and execution of a Social, House Improvement, and Philanthropy project.
    2. Scoring 80% or above on each weekly pledge quiz, and passing the National Pledge Examination at the end of the Pledge Process.
    3. 100% attendance to weekly pledge meetings.
    4. You are required to eat lunch at the Sig house on Tuesdays (Friends of the House lunch), and are strongly encouraged to eat at the house on other lunch and dinner meals.
    5. You must interview each active member of the Gamma Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and obtain a signature from them after completing this short (a few questions…about themselves/their experiences in Sigma Chi etc…) interview (coming over to meals is a great opportunity for this).
    6. Successful planning and execution of a special event honoring our Sweetheart.
    7. Each pledge honoring our Sweetheart with a white rose and a small note of appreciation sometime throughout the pledge process.

Pledge Offices:

President

            Presides over pledge class meetings; represents his pledge class when  necessary; coordinates and takes part in any activities undertaken by the pledge class.

Vice President

            Assists President; sees that any committee formed is functioning properly; works with other officers.

Treasurer

            Assists our honored Quaestor (treasurer); is responsible for all monies belonging to the pledge class; keeps the pledge class informed of its financial status.

Social Chairman

            Sets up a function run by the pledge class; works with the treasurer to insure proper use of the money raised.

House Improvement Chairman

            Sets up and oversees the pledge class house improvement project.

Philanthropy Chairman

            Sets up and oversees the pledge class philanthropy project.