Info for Parents

Thank you for showing an interest in the fraternity choice your son might make during rush. Sigma Nu holds the interest of families in the highest regard. We host events every year for parents and alumni when they can come meet the brothers of Sigma Nu and ask any question they might want answered. Below you will find answers to some of the most common questions parents ask when their son is making a decision to rush.

Will my son's grades drop?

• Every fraternity has academic standards at which they require members to meet a certain GPA. Sigma Nu holds a mandatory study hall several days a week during
  which the candidates and several active brothers are supervised by the candidate
  marshall for two to three hours at a time.
• Brothers in the chapter are more than willing to help a candidate or fellow
  members out with a class or homework. We have a variety of academic majors in
  the chapter.  The member can provide tutoring or mentoring to candidates
  regarding a specific class or even give informal advice that can prove to be
  invaluable. Older members can give insight about certain classes, the best order to take classes to obtain a specific major, or even aid in the selection of classes or a certain teacher during registration periods.
• Candidates are required to sign up for the university early alert program where grades are sent to students after mid-semester.  In addition, candidates are encouraged to use the Student Success Center to find tutors or address academic concerns.

Will my son get hazed? I have heard horror stories!

• While many fraternities have no hazing policies, Sigma Nu is the only fraternity which was specifically founded on the principle of no hazing. You can view our history page to learn the story behind Sigma Nu's conception and its dedication to no hazing.
• The number of fraternities recognized by accredited colleges around the country
  increases every year. However, Sigma Nu is one of only eighteen fraternities
  recognized as an honor fraternity. An honor fraternity is recognized as such
  because it has an education plan that helps teach and promote ethical and moral
  practices by all members.

How much will it cost?

Sigma Nu is a reasonably priced fraternity and uses a private billing company to handle its financial affairs. The company offers flexible paying schedules.  Below is comprehensive list of fee's or charge's you will be responsible for depending on your membership status.As a candidate

• Candidate Fee - $90
• Initiation Fee - $210 (The Fraternity offers academic discounts for candidates
  depending on their GPA.  A candidate with a 4.0 GPA will have the initiation fee waived, a 3.50-3.99 GPA will receive half price initiation fee and a 3.0-3.49 GPA will receive a $90 discount on his initiation fee.)
• Candidates due - $500 for the semester

As an active member

Dues - $750 per academic year and $250 summer dues (for the national fraternity administration, maintenance, monthly expenditures, social events, etc).  Brothers who pay within the first 30 days for the semester receive a $75 discount for the semester and a $50 discount for summer term.