We are so excited that your son or daughter has joined (or is thinking about joining) a fraternity and sorority at Ball State University and that you have decied to learn more about this great opportunity! This portion of our website provides you with a variety of ways that you can support him or her and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Learn more about your student's fraternity or sorority
There are many ways that you as a parent or family member can get involved in your student's Greek experience. Many chapters have Family Day, Mom's Weekend, and Dad's Weekend events when the parents and families of all members come to campus for a barbecue, sporting event or aimilar social gathering. These events are a great way for you to meet the parents and families of other chapter members. We encourage you to research the chapter your son or daughter is thinking about joining or has joined and find out what kind of parent's activities they host.
Greek students have the opportunity to participate in several philanthropic event during their college experience. Many times, you can attend the philanthropic event to show your support.
Sororities and fraternities become the home away from home for all of their members. You should feel the same comfort when you come to visit.
For the upcoming Greek events, take a look at the Greek calendar.
Other University resources you may be interested in:
Stay informed on what is happening in the Greek community
Each semester the Office of Student Life works with a group of student leaders to distribute a newsletter via email to the parents of fraternity and sorority members at Ball State.
Also, if you a parent of a student who will be studying at Ball State next fall you will receive an informational brochure in the mail from the Office of Student Life.
My son or daughter is thinking about joining a fraternity or sorority and I have questions
We know you may have many questions if your son or daughter is interested in joining a fraternity or sorority. We encourage you to visit the information about your son joining or your daughter joining. We also have provided you questions frequently asked by parents and ways you can support your son or daughter through the process.
Parents may also want to look at the Greek Report, which evaluates how well chapters adhere to the founding values of scholarship and service. We also provide other facts and statistics including graduation rates and retention rates.
Contact us anytime
If you have any questions regarding Ball State University or its Greek community, please do not hesitate to contact Cara Luyster.