Before your sorority or fraternity can host an event involving alcohol, it must be registered in advance. Registration of the event does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Indiana University.
These events include, but are not limited to:
Be sure to read, understand, and follow the guidelines on this page when planning and hosting your event.
Greek organizations must notify the university in advance of all social functions and events that involve alcohol.
If your sorority or fraternity is planning an event involving alcohol, submit a Greek event notification form.
If your sorority or fraternity is planning an event on the IU campus, read the university’s event guidelines and submit a campus space reservation form.
If your sorority or fraternity is planning an off-campus event that does not involve alcohol, you do not need to notify the university.
The Vice Provost and Dean of Students Office reserves the right to prohibit any discriminatory or dangerous activities at a proposed function or event.
Depending on the nature of your event, you may be required to notify the university 5 days, 10 days, or a whole semester before the event date.
Greek organizations must notify the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life of all social functions and events that involve alcohol at least 5 business days before the event.
Greek organizations must notify the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life at least 10 business days before the event if more than four chapters are co-hosting, or if event attendance is 500 people or more.
If your Greek organization plans to have an outdoor event larger than 500 people, or any type of concert, during Welcome Week, Homecoming Week, or Little 500 Week, you must notify the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life a semester in advance.
Greek organizations may not host events with alcohol that are open to the public, unless the Vice Provost and Dean of Students Office gives specific approval.
Guest lists are required for all events involving alcohol. Guest lists should not be larger than the capacity of the space, as determined by the Indiana State Fire Marshal. This applies to events on or off campus, including (but not limited to) chapter houses and courtyards.
Greek organizations are required to:
For every 20 attendees, Greek organizations must provide one sober monitor in order to provide a safe social environment. The majority of sober monitors must be non-first year members and must receive alcohol and drug interaction training. As the title suggests, sober monitors must abstain from use of any alcohol, illegal drugs, or any other substance that might impair their awareness.
If a function is cosponsored by multiple Greek or student organizations, each organization will provide sober monitors to assist in protecting the safety of that organization’s members and guests.
We urge students to look out for each other, both on and off university property. The Indiana Lifeline Law gives immunity for minor alcohol offenses to people who are seeking medical assistance for a person suffering from an alcohol-related health emergency.
Read more about the Lifeline Law