All organizations must adhere to the following guidelines when presenting new members to the campus community:
Presentation of new members must take place no more than 15 calendar days after the members have been initiated into the organization, and/or prior to “Study Day(s)”, whichever comes first, unless approved in writing by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Guidelines for those who host New Member Presentations or “Shows”
- The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life must be notified of the date, time, and location of the “show” no less than 15 business days prior to the date of the New Member Presentation. SAFE Forms are required for all on campus New Member Presentations.
- New Member Presentations are not to be scheduled on the same time as another New Member Presentation or an OFSL scheduled program.
- No explicit or revealing attire is to be worn by the new members or other “show” participants.
- No excessive use of profanity or sexually suggestive language. This is to include music and chants.
- No alcoholic beverages or drugs will be permitted. This includes by visiting chapters, alumni, and/or graduate members.
- No physical abuse will be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to: slapping, kicking, spitting, punching, pushing, poking, caning, etc. Items such as canes, staffs, and sticks may be used as a part of the performance but may not be used as a weapon to harm another individual. If not used as part of the show, items should not be present.
- The following items are not permitted unless approved by the office: Bats, bricks, chains, paddles. Please consult with OFSL for all other paraphernalia that is being considered.
- In the event of an altercation during the presentation, those fighting will be disciplined immediately. If a member of the presenting organization is involved, the presentation show will be stopped immediately. (See Violations section for further details)
- No references to hazing and/or other illegal activities, this includes but is not limited to suggestive themes and items such as non-decorative paddles.
- Disruptions by other attending organizations will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to: walking through the presenters’ show, talking over the presenting organization, etc.
- If a new member decides that they cannot, or decides not to participate in the show, a written and signed letter by the new member must be submitted to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life no less than 72 hours before the show explaining why they cannot or have decided not to participate. If less than 72 hours contact office advisor immediately for acknowledgement.
- The New Member Presentation MUST start within 30 minutes of scheduled time advertised. Advertised time should be reflective of the same time noted on the SAFE and SERF forms. Following the show, members of the presenting organization must vacate the area within 30 minutes (this will assist with crowd disbursement). The organization will be responsible for ensuring the site used is left in its original state after use. (Rollcall is not considered the start of show)
- It is the chapter responsibility to notify visiting and alumni members of all UCF New Member Presentation rules. (Golden Rule)
- If a New Member Presentation does not occur, new members must be presented in some formal way (reception, tweet, email, flyer, Instagram, etc.), acknowledging all new members.
Violation(s)
Violations of guidelines can result in consequences including fines, cancellation of show, probation, and/or suspension.