Fraternities and sororities are recognized by SUNY Cortland through the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office. Recognition allows chapters to have a relationship with the university along with active membership and involvement in the Greek system and its governing boards. In order to be recognized by SUNY Cortland, all fraternities and/or sororities must be associated with a National fraternal organization. Local sorority Nu Sigma Chi was grandfathered in when this requirement was put in place.
Greek Interest Survey:
This annual survey is now closed. Reminder: Completing the survey does not commit anyone to joining a chapter. It merely expresses an interest in knowing more and provides the Greek Advisor with needed contact information. Attend this year's Greek Convocation on Thursday, September 4 in Old Main's Brown Auditorium to learn more about Greek life in a relaxed environment. This annual event begins at 7 pm and lasts no more than one hour.
Fall Recruitment Updates
For the NPC sororities (Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Sigma Delta Tau, Total has been established at 117 for Fall 2025. Total is the maximum number of members each NPC sorority can have so as to keep things equitable.
Alpha Phi and Sigma Delta Tau will not be taking new members this Fall. They are at Total.
Alpha Sigma Alpha and Delta Phi Epsilon will be taking new members this Fall.
Local sorority Nu Sigma Chi will also be taking new members this Fall.
Learn more about sorority recruitment by following the Panhellenic Association on Instagram
@cortland_panhel.
For the social fraternities:
Alpha Phi Delta: Recruitment events begin the week of September 1; Follow them on instagram.
Stop by their table at the Club Fair on Sept. 1. Alpha Sigma Phi will be there too.
Alpha Sigma Phi: Recruitment events will begin soon; Details are pending; Follow them on instagram.
Theta Chi: Not able to offer membership to anyone this semester or next.
Open the Greek Life Operations tab and click on Membership Recruitment to learn more about eligibility requirements for all chapters.
Greek Highlights from the 2024-2025 academic year
- Community Service: 12 chapters and 2 councils combined to complete a total of 1,322 hours.
- Chapters also held separate clothing, food, and personal hygiene supply drives.
- Fundraising: 9 chapters and 2 councils combined to raise a total of $81,376.81 for a variety of local, regional and national causes.
- Spring 2025 Grades: All Undergraduate GPA (3.25) higher than All Greek GPA (3.21).
- Fall 2024 Grades: All Greek GPA (3.25) higher than All Undergraduate GPA (3.2).
- Nine chapters combined to accept 219 new members in Spring 2025. These numbers included 21 individuals who joined newly recognized fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi.
Reporting Options
Wondering where to report perceived violations of university policy? Check out the partial listing below.
Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office - Bias Related Incident Report
Title IX Office - Title IX and Sexual Harassment Reporting Form
Student Conduct Office - Incident Report
University Police - Silent Witness Report
What you can do if you are being hazed
Report hazing to prevent it from happening to others.
Check in with other members of your group to see if they are concerned, too.Speak up and take a stand against hazing.
Leave the group – this is hard and takes strength and integrity. You can inspire others.
Talk with someone at the Counseling Center or your health care provider.
Refuse to participate in activities that make you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
Connect with friends and family outside the group for support.
Hazing Signs and what to do if you are worried about a friend
Warning Signs
- Mental or physical exhaustion.
- Secrecy about group activities.
- A concerning mood change.
- Decreased communication and avoidance of non-group members.
- Wanting to leaving a group without explanation.
What You Can Do
- Share your concerns directly.
- What signs have you noticed?
- Encourage open conversation -- talk about the good and not so good things about the group.
- Encourage them to reach out to parents and counseling resources.
- Remind your friend of your support and continue to follow up.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Sandra Wohlleber, Associate Director, Campus Activities and Greek Affairs at 607-753-5574 or Sandra.Wohlleber@cortland.edu