| IFC Risk Management Policy | Hazing Policy | Resolution 2000 | Recruitment and Freshman Freeze

IFC Risk Management Policy (Link)
Follow the link to the IFC Code and Constitution which describes the risk management procedures for on-campus social events at fraternity houses.

Hazing Policy
Policy Prohibiting Hazing from Northwestern University 2006-2007 Student Handbook

The University forbids hazing and all other activities that interfere with the personal liberty of an individual. The University defines hazing as any action taken or situation created, whether on or off University premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, or admission to, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group, team, club, or other organization. Such activities and situations may include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  paddling in any form;
•  creation of excessive fatigue;
•  physical and psychological shocks;
•  quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside the confines of the University;
•  wearing apparel that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste;
•  engaging in stunts and buffoonery;
•  requiring sleep-overs or morally degrading or humiliating games and activities;
•  late work sessions or activities that interfere with scholastic activities and/or normal sleeping hours;
•  forced consumption of alcohol;
•  falsely leading an individual or individuals to believe that they will be inducted/initiated by participating in particular activities;
•  removing public or private property; and
•  forcing individuals to participate in activities that are not consistent with the University's mission, rules, regulations, and policies, or federal, state, or local law.

Acceptance of an activity on the part of a new member or individual does not justify participation in or sponsorship of the activity. Any violation of this policy should be reported to the dean of students or the Office of Judicial Affairs.

Hazing activities may also violate the Illinois Hazing Act 720 ILCS § 120/0.01 et seq.

Resolution 2000 (pdf)
Resolution 2000 describes Northwestern's Panhellenic Association Resolution that prohibits Panhellenic chapters from co-sponsoring events with alcohol in fraternity houses.

Recruitment and Freshman Freeze
Policy regarding Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment for First-Year Students from Northwestern University 2006-2007 Student Handbook

Northwestern University restricts first-year students from joining Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Association, or Panhellenic Association member groups until winter quarter. Specifically, during the fall quarter, freshmen are not permitted to enter fraternity or sorority houses during New Student Week and the subsequent first three weeks of classes unless it is to visit a close relative for academic purposes. After the Sunday of the fourth week, freshmen are permitted to enter chapter houses unless alcohol is present. Check with the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, or Panhellenic Association for additional policies and procedures.

During fall quarter no fraternity or sorority may offer an invitation of membership to any first-year student. A first-year student may accept an invitation of membership from a chapter only after the start of winter quarter. Upperclass students and transfer students are permitted to participate in fall, winter, or spring quarter informal recruitment programs sponsored by the chapters. Alcohol is not permitted at any recruitment or new member/pledge activity.

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