Advisor & Headquarters Resources
Resources to help chapter advisors, headquarters staff, regional volunteers, and organizational representatives support recognized fraternities and sororities at USC.
Fraternity & Sorority Life values the partnership of advisors and inter/national organization representatives. Your involvement provides essential continuity, mentorship, organizational expertise, and support to undergraduate chapter leaders.
This page serves as a central resource for university expectations, chapter operations, reporting, campus partnerships, and information that may be helpful when supporting or visiting a USC chapter.
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University Expectations
Advisors and organizational representatives play an important role in helping chapters understand and meet university, council, and organizational expectations.
FSL Policies & Procedures
Review university and FSL expectations applicable to recognized fraternities and sororities.
Recognition Requirements
Access information regarding recognition, organizational standing, required documentation, and ongoing university expectations.
Hazing Prevention
Review hazing prevention expectations, required education, reporting resources, and university prevention efforts.
Recruitment & Membership Intake
Review university expectations related to recruitment, intake, new member education, eligibility, and membership processes.
Supporting Your Chapter
Advisors and headquarters representatives can help reinforce strong chapter operations by maintaining communication with undergraduate leadership and partnering with FSL when challenges or opportunities arise.
Officer Transitions
Encourage intentional transitions between outgoing and incoming chapter officers and continuity in organizational records and expectations.
Leadership Development
Support chapter officers in participating in FSL trainings, council programming, leadership development, and educational opportunities.
Communication with FSL
Maintain regular communication with the appropriate FSL staff member and contact the office early when concerns or significant chapter developments emerge.
Risk Prevention
Help chapter leaders understand organizational and university expectations related to events, member safety, accountability, and risk reduction.
Academic Support
Encourage chapter cultures that support academic achievement, member accountability, and effective use of campus academic resources.
Organizational Accountability
Partner with chapter leaders and FSL to address concerns promptly and reinforce expectations for responsible organizational conduct.
Reporting & Forms
Visiting USC
Headquarters staff, consultants, and volunteers visiting Los Angeles are encouraged to connect with Fraternity & Sorority Life while on campus.
Meet with FSL
We welcome opportunities to meet with visiting organizational representatives to discuss chapter progress, institutional expectations, and areas for partnership.
Traveling Consultant Guide
Review helpful information about USC, campus navigation, lodging, dining, meetings, and planning a productive chapter visit.
USC Hotel
The USC Hotel is located adjacent to the University Park Campus and may provide a convenient option for visiting representatives.
Campus Maps & Parking
Find campus maps, transportation information, visitor parking options, and resources for navigating the University Park Campus.
Campus Partners
Advisors and headquarters representatives may occasionally need to connect with other offices across USC. These partners commonly support fraternity and sorority organizations.
Campus Activities
Student organization operations, event registration, and campus programming.
Office of Community Expectations
Student and organizational conduct, accountability, and community standards.
Department of Public Safety
Campus safety, emergency response, crime prevention, and security resources.
USC Student Health
Health, counseling, prevention, wellness, and student support resources.
EEO-TIX
Resources related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, reporting, and support.
Fire Safety & Emergency Planning
Resources supporting event safety, emergency planning, and facility expectations.
Partner with Fraternity & Sorority Life
We welcome ongoing communication with chapter advisors and organizational representatives. Early collaboration allows us to better support undergraduate chapter leaders, navigate concerns, and identify opportunities to strengthen the fraternity and sorority experience at USC.