Although the University cannot legally prevent students from joining or maintaining active involvement with a fraternity or sorority that has had its University recognition revoked, students are strongly discouraged from doing so and should understand the risks they are undertaking. Any student considering joining or maintaining membership in such an organization should carefully investigate the organization, the circumstances surrounding the University’s or national organization’s revocation of recognition, and evaluate whether the organization maintains a safe environment. Does the organization support student growth and learning and align with Miami’s values, policies, and guidelines? Unrecognized organizations operate without the advising, oversight, training, and education provided by the University and their national chapters. They do not have membership in the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or Panhellenic Association (PA) or access to the myriad resources those organizations provide.

Recognized organizations should not engage with unrecognized organizations. Unrecognized fraternities and sororities are not held to the University or Council standards that govern the behavior of recognized chapters.

We understand students have often forged strong friendships and bonds through the organizations they join. We are not discouraging friendships and interpersonal relationships. However, we must be responsible and diligent in identifying and discouraging affiliation with unrecognized organizations that could put students at risk.

Should you have questions about which organizations are unrecognized you can view those organizations here:

Acacia

On February 6, 2015, Acacia fraternity lost its recognition with the Interfraternity Council, the Cliff Alexander Office, and Miami University for failure to comply with the community's accreditation program over the course of two years. At this time there are no known plans for the chapter to return to campus.  

Pi Beta Phi

In August of 2017, Pi Beta Phi Headquarters revoked the recognition of their chapter at Miami University. Pi Beta Phi will return to Miami during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Sigma Lambda Beta

In February of 2017, the international organization of Sigma Lambda Beta notified Miami University that the colony established here was no longer active. No immediate plans have been made for a recolonization.

Sigma Nu

In May of 2015 Sigma Nu fraternity was found to be responsible for violations of the Miami University Code of Student Conduct. The chapter has been suspended with loss of university recognition through March 5, 2018. At this time there are no known plans for the chapter to return to campus.

Sigma Tau Gamma

Sigma Tau Gamma was suspended by the Sigma Tau Gamma National Fraternity on November 1, 2012; the chapter became eligible to return in 2014. At this time there are no known plans for the chapter to return to campus.

Zeta Beta Tau

In June 2016, Zeta Beta Tau was found to be responsible for violations of the Miami University Code of Student Conduct related to hazing. In accordance with section 2.2.A of the code, the chapter is suspended from May 10, 2016 to May 10, 2018. Submission of a reorganization plan can occur no sooner than August 1, 2017. At this time there are no known plans for the chapter to return to campus.

The University discourages students from joining a fraternity or sorority that the University does not recognize. Unrecognized fraternities are not held to the University or Council standards that govern the behavior of other chapters. They operate without the oversight, training, and education provided by staff in the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

It is important to understand that if you choose to become a part of an unrecognized organization you will never be recognized by the college as an official member of that organization. Therefore, be sure to verify the status of an organization with the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life before beginning a New Member Education Program for a fraternity or sorority.