Policies & Guidelines
Policy and Operational Guidelines for Social Fraternal Organizations
The University at Buffalo recognizes that organized student life programs are a valuable part of the student educational environment. Recognized student organizations further the University's educational mission. The organizations must encourage academic excellence, self governance, university, community service, and offer opportunities for leadership and service with mutual respect for others. Social fraternal organizations are a recognized component of student life. The groups are responsible for making positive contributions to the primary educational mission of the University and are expected to encourage intellectual and social development of members. In addition, these groups are expected to complement the University's mission and to comply with campus policies, rules and regulations, as well as federal, state, and local laws.
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