Terms and Conditions of Recognition/Good Standing

• Housing, Health and Safety

MIT Division of Student Life [DSL] requires that as a condition for MIT Institute recognition, all FSILGs are in compliance, and where applicable, make every reasonable effort to ensure that each of their members shall be in compliance, with the following:

1. All MIT Student Community Standards & Policies,
2. All applicable MIT governing council regulations and guidelines.
3. All state, local, MIT, and Inter/National policies and regulations.
4. FSILG recognition requires active membership of at least 5 MIT registered undergraduate students.
5. Each FSILG must have at least 5 active alumni or volunteers to serve in mentor and advisory capacities for the organization, building facility, and undergraduate leaders, especially in the areas of chapter operations, housing policies and resident contracts, social, and risk management policies. This may take the form of an active House Corporation, Alumni Advisory Board, or both. Advisors are not required to be MIT alumni.
6. FSILG New Member/Associate Member or Pledge Programs may not exceed 12 weeks in length. This includes Institute Holidays and IAP periods. Reasonable exceptions may be made for religious holidays. Delaying or extending initiation of new members over a semester may only be done with the prior, joint approval of the FSILG Office and Inter/National headquarters, and all requests must be made in writing.
7. Each FSILG must be affiliated with a coordinating governing council: Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, or Living Group Council. IFC, Panhellenic, and LGC membership criteria are set in accordance to the respective governing body’s policies and bylaws. Coordination and recognition of culturally-based fraternities and sororities and those affiliated with NALFO and NPHC shall be the responsibility of the FSILG office until such time a governing or coordinating council is established.
8. Each FSILG must have a House Corporation or Alumni Board affiliated and in good standing with the Association of Independent Living Groups (AILG).
9. All organizations are expected to participate in regular AILG Accreditation processes.
10. All organizations must remain current on all debt related to house and safety issues and all applicable licenses, certificates, and inspections.

Members of FSILGs are expected to know and understand these policies and regulations. Copies of these are available from the governing council officers and the Fraternities, Sororities, and Living Groups Office [W20-549]

The following must be submitted to the Fraternities, Sororities, and Living Groups Office within the first 30 days of each semester or year [whichever is applicable]:

• A current membership roster including both residential and non-residential members and New Members
• The dates of Initiation for all New Members
• Names and contact information of current chapter officers
• Names and contact information of the five required Alumni Advisory Board and/or House Corporation volunteers
• A signed organizational Anti-Hazing Statement

Housing, Health and Safety[back to top]

1. Non-MIT students, those not registered as an MIT undergraduate or graduate student or those not MIT alumni, are prohibited from residing in the fraternity, sorority, or independent living group house during the academic year.
2. First-year students are required to live in an on-campus Institute residence hall or to obtain permission to live in a private off-campus residence. First-year students are prohibited from residing in any FSILG.
3. Each FSILG is required to have a live-in Resident Advisor for the entire year, including summer and IAP.
4. FSILGs shall ensure that their facilities meet or exceed all Institute safety and health requirements as well as all applicable city and state health, safety and building codes and shall cooperate with the Institute in any health or safety related inspections or surveys. FSILGs with housing facilities shall maintain a current Lodging House and/or Dormitory license as required by their respective municipality and Mass. General Laws, Chapter 140. Copies of all inspection-related documentation must be on file with the AILG/FCI and accessible by the FSILG Office.
5. FSILG facilities/properties located in the City of Cambridge may not host any event associated with gambling or games of chance without express permission from the Cambridge Licensing Board and purchase of applicable licenses.
6. Proper procedures for hosting events of any kind at an FSILG facility must be fully implemented as outlined by applicable governing council and/or Inter/National policies.

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