Programs & Events
Community Standards Program
Program Overview
Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) created the Community Standards Program to clearly communicate expectations as well as provide a platform for organizations to track their events and achievements throughout the year. This program was designed after benchmarking similar Sorority and Fraternity Life community's expectations, surveying National Organizations requirements, and analyzing existing Good Standing and Minimum Standards programs at various institutions. The SFL Community Standards Program status is separate from any university conduct process and outcome for individuals or organizations.
SFL Community Standards Program
The SFL Community Standards Program places our organizations in one (1) of three (3) categories based on the percentage they receive upon completion of our standards requirements at the end of every semester: Not Meeting Community Standards, Satisfactory, or Excellent.
Benefits of Meeting Community Standards
- A copy of the current good standing letter mailed to your organization's national office
- Recognition in the Sorority and Fraternity Life Information Guide
- Eligibility for the Sorority and Fraternity Life Funding Program
- Recognition on the Sorority and Fraternity Life website
- Eligibility for Sorority and Fraternity Life Awards
- A physical address to receive mail on campus (this does not include packages)
- Eligible to apply for departmental sponsorship for programmatic activities
Elements of Good Standing
- Academics
- Chapter will achieve a minimum average GPA of 2.5
- Verification and Participation
- Submit a completed roster to Sorority and Fraternity Life each semester: Beginning and End of Semester.
- Register with Student Organizations at the end of the Spring semester and remain registered for the Fall semester. Non-completion of this element would put a chapter automatically in Not Good Standing with the University.
- HornsLink Form Submission: Complete or update the Chapter Leadership, Advisor, Facility and Dues information form on Hornslink each semester.
- Complete New Member Paperwork and Forms each semester (if applicable)
- Completion of New Member Educator Modules by the designated New Member Educator (Fall). Non-completion of this element would put a chapter automatically in Not Good Standing with the University.
- Complete the Office of the Dean of Student's Safety Education training (Fall). Non-completion of this element would put a chapter automatically in Not Good Standing with the University.
- Leadership, Service Philanthropy
- Executive board attends the Risk Management Summit (Spring)
- One officer that oversees new member education completes the New Member Educator Training series (Fall)
- HornsLink Form Submission: Sponsor/Co-sponsor one of the following each semester: 1 community service event) OR 1 philanthropic fundraising event
- HornsLink Form Submission: Sponsor/Co-sponsor 1 educational event or workshop each semester
- Chapter President attends the Chapter President Event (Spring and Fall)
- Chapter President attends chapter coaching meetings with SFL staff each semester
- Council or Affiliate Leadership Circle Involvement
- Maintain good standing with your council or affiliate group each semester (i.e. current on payment of council dues, attendance at meetings, engagement in events if applicable)
Accountability
If an organization does not meet the requirements of Good Standing the following accountability measures will be put into place:
- Notification of Not Meeting Community Standards sent to chapter leadership, advisors, and respective National/International organizations
- Will be required to work in conjunction with an SFL staff person to create a Performance Improvement Plan
- Council membership will be placed under review
Tracking the Requirements
The Chapter President will be added to a Canvas class designed to record each SFL Community Standards Program requirement.
- Canvas is a platform students already check daily
- Canvas allows the chapter and SFL office to access progress at any time
- Canvas allows the SFL office to easily communicate with Chapter officers
Sorority and Fraternity Life staff will record and report each requirement for the SFL Community Standards Program in the grading section of the Canvas site allowing the chapter president to track their progress throughout the semester.
New Member Educator Training
New Member Educator Training educates and supports the chapter officers in charge of welcoming new members into their organizations. The training addresses the role of the new member educator, community building, leadership development, developing safe environments, and provides campus resources. The training is completed on Canvas through a series of modules.
Completion Expectations
To receive credit as part of our Community Standards Program, each chapter must have a minimum of one new member educator register and complete the modules during the fall term. Chapters can register more than one new member educator, or a similar officer as interested.
The course can be accessed via the open-enrollment link below.
The deadline for completing the SFL New Member Educator Training Modules is Monday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m.
Accommodations and Questions
Any questions or students in need of accommodations to best engage in this training should email sfl@austin.utexas.edu.
Chapter President Programming
Every semester the SFL team curates programming designed to develop our chapter presidents around certain topics. This program has also served as a time for chapter presidents to get lots of information as program and plan for the semester. This program will serve as our Chapter President Programming, required by the Community Standards Program, and will focus on establishing community expectations, building relationships, identifying issues, problem-solving, and community planning.
SFL Chapter President Reception
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: WCP Ballroom (North)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 16, at: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80NJ0nZnDm08H78
Texas Greek Day of Service
Each year, in collaboration with The Project—UT's largest day of service—our SFL community comes together to host an SFL-only site. This shared service experience allows our chapters to give back directly to the Austin community while building stronger bonds with one another. It reinforces our office's commitment to leadership, civic engagement, and making a meaningful impact beyond campus.
Save the Date for the 2026 Texas Greek Day of Service: Saturday November 7, 2026.
Risk Management Summit
The Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) Risk Management Summit is a half-day conference style event designed to educate SFL chapter and council leadership on the basics of risk management and building a safer SFL community. This year, we are centering creating a culture of care an important component of the greater risk management conversation.
The goal is for the summit to provide space to learn from a thought-provoking general session keynote and various educational sessions all focused on supporting safe communities, building connection, and mental and physical wellbeing.
As a result of this summit, chapter and council leadership will:
- Gain tangible tools to identify and address risk within the SFL community, including how to organize safe events, practice conflict resolution, and incorporate mindful practices.
- Understand their responsibility to prevent harm and support a community where "Longhorns Take Care of Each Other".
- Promote mental health practices and feel equipped to address risks to wellbeing in their communities.
- Have opportunities to discuss risk management, specifically in relation to supporting safe communities and wellbeing, with experts and peers.
SFL Awards
The Sorority and Fraternity Life Awards are designed to recognize outstanding Greek individuals, chapters, councils, and advisors. The awards celebrate the achievements of our Greek community with award categories in service, scholastic achievement, community building, and leadership.