{"id":35673,"date":"2024-04-25T10:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T17:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/?page_id=35673"},"modified":"2024-07-02T10:04:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:04:30","slug":"parent-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/parent-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents &amp; Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/in.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Diversified-Greek-Council-copy-4.png\" alt=\"Diversified Greek Council copy 4\" class=\"wp-image-11709\" title=\"Diversified Greek Council copy 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Diversified-Greek-Council-copy-4.png 2000w, 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src=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/07\/4-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/07\/4-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/07\/4-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/07\/4-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/07\/4-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/07\/4-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ewu-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ewu-medium-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>For your student, making the transition from high school or transferring to EWU may seem like an imposing challenge. Perhaps these questions have arisen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will I fit in and make new friends?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will I succeed academically?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will I be able to get involved in campus clubs and improve my leadership skills?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will I find other people who are interested in the same things as I am?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I best prepare for my career and profession?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will I feel like a part of the campus community or will I be just another number?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorority and Fraternity Life is a place for students to receive support socially, academically, and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ewu-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ewu-medium-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Joining a fraternity or sorority at Eastern Washington University is an important decision in the life of your student, and you may be wondering how you can support them throughout their college years. We invite you to explore some strategies and other ways to help support them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ewu-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-ewu-medium-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-7607c44d\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-202f6770\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-202f6770\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">About Sororities and Fraternities\u2026<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>Sororities and fraternities exist as a proven support network for your student as he or she embarks on this new period in life. Close to one million students across the country currently are fraternity or sorority members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sorority or fraternity can help personalize your student&#8217;s experience at college by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>offering a scholastic support system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing hands-on leadership experience in leading work groups, managing budgets, and interacting with other students, faculty, and university administrators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exposing students to potential career tracks through educational programming and alumni discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offering the chance to give back to the community through philanthropy and community service projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>creating close friendships with individuals who will cheer them on when times are tough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is through all these opportunities that members of Sorority and Fraternity Life are able to graduate from college at a higher rate than those not involved in Greek Life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9bcb2dc6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9bcb2dc6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77c9964f gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5bba0d95 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7515f555 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Does being in a sorority or fraternity take up a lot of time?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c75d65c4\">\n\n<p>Research has indicated that involved college students are more likely to graduate and they report greater satisfaction with their college experience. Through Sorority &amp; Fraternity involvement, your student will learn how to balance academics, work, campus involvement, and social commitments.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-35e1347e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35e1347e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e81d1dc2 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dbebcc0a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2c997e2b gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Recognized vs. Unrecognized Chapters<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5922bf65\">\n\n<p>EWU recognizes 7 sororities and 6 fraternities. Recognized sororities and fraternities are held to educational programming standards, council accountability, and participate in University-sponsored events and programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An unrecognized fraternity or sorority is not affiliated with Eastern Washington University.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please note:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp; Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter in the Cheney area is not recognized by Eastern Washington University.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Only recognized fraternity and sorority chapters may participate in university programs, including (but not limited to) Eagle Family Homecoming, Greek Week, recruitment, and social events.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9de918c5\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9de918c5\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4399f29e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-561a4895 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d1a560cf gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How does the chapter engage families during the year?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d994e43\">\n\n<p>Family engagement should be welcomed in your student\u2019s sorority and fraternity experience. Similarly, consistent communication and discussion about the experience amongst your family is encouraged. Many opportunities should be available for you to interact with your student\u2019s Sorority and Fraternity experience including family weekends, homecoming, periodic communication from their chapter, or even the chance to serve on the chapter\u2019s advisory board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ask the chapter about how they engage families throughout the year and ask for the contact information for a few members&#8217; parents to hear their perspectives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0471979e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0471979e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74c3a4a3 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0991b22e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9948e058 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is my role as a parent?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd48a442\">\n\n<p>Be supportive and learn as much as you can by asking your student questions. Many groups will provide written statements concerning activities, finances, and policies. Your student should be encouraged to obtain and read this information. Your support should not end after recruitment or informational sessions, but should continue throughout your student&#8217;s years in school.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e63862fa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e63862fa\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7c9de14 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8375e55e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-50490228 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Will my student be able to keep up with their academics?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ad0f9024\">\n\n<p>Each Greek organization on our campus has a minimum GPA requirement that all members are expected to meet and maintain. Chapters offer various resources to help your student not only pass their classes, but excel in their academia. It is suggested that university students who join Greek organizations have a significantly higher chance of graduating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a conversation with your student about their academic plan and how they will balance their commitments to their education, personal life, and their new fraternity or sorority.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1940ce1e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1940ce1e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc1b6fbb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c6146a29 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32c6b8b4 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Do your research!<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e139e27d\">\n\n<p>We encourage all families and students to look at our website so you may be completely informed on how, what, and why your student is joining. Learning all that you can about our community can provide you and your student with a well-rounded understanding of their choices and will help you discuss what their options are before joining one of our chapters. Don&#8217;t be afraid to reach out to us if our website doesn&#8217;t answer some of your questions! We are here to help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-aedd4cff\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aedd4cff\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efcc67a9 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5867ff9d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7796e575 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What about pledging or hazing?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-04e862b4\">\n\n<p>New sorority and fraternity members all experience a period of orientation. During this time, your student and other new members will participate in weekly meetings to learn about the University and the sorority\/fraternity history, leadership opportunities, community service projects, and activities designed to build friendships among new members (pledges\/associate members\/candidates) and the initiated members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALL SORORITY AND FRATERNITY POLICIES STRICTLY FORBID HAZING and are committed to a membership education period that instills a sense of responsibility and commitment in the new members. This period will assist your student in overcoming some of his or her concerns about success in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a student experiences any kind of misconduct, please report on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?EasternWashingtonUniv\">Student Conduct Report Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/srr\/report-of-violations\/\">Organizations that have been found responsible for violating hazing policies are published here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-7d7b438e\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d7b438e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1ea48ae gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-83938a6a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2c36805b gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How does my student join a sorority or fraternity?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb323a12\">\n\n<p>We have three councils here at EWU, all with different and unique recruitment styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/student-engagement\/how-do-i-join-a-sorority-or-fraternity\/\">How to Join<\/a>&nbsp;page for specific details!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-de8fe551\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de8fe551\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7451ba6a gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07393e53 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a4f152bd gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Student care team referral<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56eeba6c\">\n\n<p>College can be a difficult time for everyone,&nbsp;if your student is in need of additional support then please check out EWU&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/community-care\/\">Community Resources<\/a>! 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