Freshman Approved Housing Policy

University Approved Housing Policy
and Documentation Requirements
Spring 2008

Since the inception of the Freshman Residency Requirement (originally in the 1960s, with modifications in the late 1970s), WSU has allowed first year students to reside in fraternity and sorority houses and has considered chapter houses University Approved Housing (UAH) (barring sanctions otherwise). Until 2006, there had not been an “approval” process or guidelines. Due to a number of influencing factors, the University has taken more proactive approach in guiding the direction of chapter house facility management and practices. Therefore, Washington State University implemented the University Approved Housing Policy (UAHP), effective fall 2006.

Last year, with the policy in its second year, several concerns were raised throughout the spring. Since that time, many other stakeholders have reviewed and discussed possible changes to the UAHP that would enable the implementation to proceed more smoothly this year. The format and several aspects of the policy have been modified as you will see upon review of the enclosed policy.

This policy is applicable only to those chapters who intend to house first year students who are required to reside in University Approved Housing, not those chapters who are non-residential and those who choose to not house first year students. A partnership between the Housing Corporation, Advisory Board, Live In Advisor/House Director, and the chapter leadership will make the UAHP process more manageable. Facilities really are the responsibility of the House Corporation, while chapter operations and education are the work of the Advisory Board and the chapter leaders. The Chapter President is the official point person between the organization and Washington State University as recognized Greek organizations are contractually bound to WSU through the Fraternal Organization Agreement.

The policy indicates all materials required therein must be submitted by the deadline of April 1, 2008 to the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life. University approved housing decisions are not quickly made, and the University Approved Housing status of chapters has a ripple effect on recruitment, housing, and other publicity issues (web site, recruitment publications, etc.), therefore the deadline will be strictly enforced. Late or incomplete submissions will affect the outcome of the approval decision.

Model binders from last year will be available for review at the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Documents:

University Approved Living Groups Policy 2008

University Approved Housing Policy Submission Format *

Fraternity Sorority House Capacity, Occupancy and Inventory Form

Signature Page

Binder Divider Pages

Annual Report Format

The Fraternity Sorority House Campacity, Occupancy and Inventory Form should be downloaded (it is a Microsoft Word formatted document), completed electronically, then printed for submission (please do not print the forms and complete them by hand).

*Update: The “Chapter Facility Conditions Survey” mentioned in the UAHP Submission Format is
not required.

If the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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