Whether you have a son that is thinking about joining a fraternity or already has, you may have many questions and concerns.  Simpson fraternities have a rich history of brotherhood, scholarship, and service dating back to 1874.  We are certain your son can benefit from this rich history and tradition. 

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:

How will my son benefit from fraternity membership?

He will have a group of supportive friends to help make the adjustment of college smoother.  It is very common for fraternity brothers to stay friends for a lifetime.

He will be offered scholastic resources and support to help him achieve his academic goals.  Our Simpson fraternities value scholarship and take their GPAs seriously.  For more information, please visit our IFC Scholarship webpage.

He will be taught leadership skills and offered the opportunity to practice those skills.  All of our Simpson fraternities have multiple ways for every member to get involved.  Some members become very involved in the fraternity leadership and others use the fraternity as a great way to get involved in the broader Simpson community.  Our fraternity men are very active in all aspects of leadership on campus.

He will be a part of his fraternity network for his lifetime, opening up many doors for career and personal development.  Not only will his Simpson brothers help him with his professional goals, but his chapter's alumni base across the country can assist many men in finding job opportunities. 

How does he join a fraternity?

Fraternity rush takes place on September 19, 20, and 21, 2006.  This is a process where your son visits each fraternity house, led by a current fraternity man.  These events are casual and do not require a commitment to join.  They are simply open houses where the fraternity and the potential member can get to know one another.  On the last night of rush, fraternities will offer bids to the men they want to join.  If your son decides to accept the bid from a chapter, he will begin the new member education process. 

What about hazing?

Unfortunately, the realities of hazing have hit many college campuses, high schools, and professional sports teams.  Each of our fraternities has a zero tolerance policy and works very hard to make sure every man has a safe fraternal experience.  Hazing is distinctly against the values of brotherhood that our fraternities uphold.  Simpson has an anti-hazing policy that each fraternity man must sign.  This statement makes him aware of what hazing is, how to report it, and why Simpson does not tolerate it. 

How much will this cost?

Each chapter charges dues for its members, similar to most other student organizations.  The dues for each fraternity vary from chapter to chapter, but normally average a couple hundred dollars a semester.  Each fraternity is very willing to work out payment plans with members. 

When your son decides to move into the fraternity house, it is a simple process.  Our fraternity houses are owned by the College and considered a type of residence hall.  Therefore, all costs for room fees will be the same as the College.  The board fees depend on the fraternity's meal plan.  Contact Nicole Faust, Residence Life Area Coordinator, at 515-961-1739 for questions about housing facilities. 

Each fraternity also offers scholarships for its members to help with the costs of college.  

 

If you have any more questions, please contact the Greek Advisor at 515-961-1736.