Greek Points were created to encourage the Greek community to foster relationships with members in different organizations other than their own. Greek Points provide the opportunity for students to do the following:
- Participate in and attend educational opportunities, such as panel, trainings, etc.
- Engage with students outside of their own chapter and build new relationships with one another.
- Give back to the campus and University of Alabama community through service and philanthropic efforts.
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) does not require any individual members or chapters to earn Greek points or to attend events that are qualified for Greek points. Individual chapters, at their discretion, may set expectations for their members to earn Greek points, and members can earn such points by attending events of their choosing.
Points
The official points value will be shared with the organization upon approval of the event. The Greek Programming Board holds the right to deny an event for Greek Points based on criteria listed under Event approval. Events sponsored by non-UA organizations will not be approved.
Greek Point by Event
- OFSL Events = 3 Greek Points
- GPB Events = 2 Greek Points
- Co-hosted Events with Different Councils = 2 Greek Points to non-members
- Other Events = 1 Greek Point
Fraternity and Sorority Members Receiving Points
- If a chapter is hosting a Greek Point event by themselves, members of that chapter are not eligible to receive points for that event.
- If a chapter is co-hosting an event within your council, members are eligible to receive 1 Greek Point.
- Ex: Alpha Delta Pi & Delta Gamma Flower Sale
- If a chapter is co-hosting an event with a chapter from another council, members are eligible to receive 2 Greek Points. Chapters will be limited to two events per council each semester.
- Ex: Alpha Tau Omega & Alpha Gamma Delta Crawfish Boil
Events Approval
Events sponsored by non-UA organizations will not be approved. In order for events to be approved for Greek Points, the event must meet the following criteria:
- Greek Points Event Approval form is filled out and submitted at least 10-14 business days before the event occurs.
- The event is being hosted by a registered student organization, office or department at the University of Alabama.
- The event is open to any students at the University of Alabama, without a limit on number of participants
- The event will not in any way promote, provide, or include the consumption and/or sale of alcohol in any way. This includes events held at bars.
- The event is easily accessible to students by being within reasonable walking distance from campus (up to 0.5 mile).
- This hosting organization must utilize the Greek Point Event Check In Form provided by the OFSL.
- All events must be registered and approved in the SOURCE.
For questions regarding event approval status, contact the Assistant Director of Greek Points, McClain Cameron.
Engagement Waves
To use Greek Points for an event, it must align with the five engagement waves.
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Global and Intercultural Learning
Goal 1Develop the capacity to be informed, open-minded, and responsible while addressing significant issues in the world, learning to articulate self-identity and engage with diverse communities in a global context.
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Leadership Development
Goal 2Strengthen leadership skills and broaden core beliefs and values to influence personal, professional, and civic environments.
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Holistic Development
Goal 3Cultivate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to build a life of vitality, engagement, purpose, and resilience while creating healthy environments through college and beyond.
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Professional Development
Goal 4Promote learning to manage personal and professional experiences, behaviors, and skills to confidently achieve life-long success.
Community Service
Goal 5Expand and develop an understanding of active participation in the community, promoting the value of human welfare and cultivating civic engagement and social responsibility.
Other Event Policies
The Greek Programming Board has the final say on approval for all Greek Point events. No events will be approved where the required cost exceeds $10.00 for admission or credit of any kind.
The Greek Programming Board does not financially support any Greek Point registered event that is not a partnership with Greek Programming Board. If you are interested in partnering with the Greek Programming Board, please contact Greek Programming Board (gpb@ua.edu).
Venmo Days
- A maximum of five Venmo days a month can occur (First come, first served).
- Each organization can host two a semester that are approved for Greek Points.
Percentage Days
- A maximum of five percentage days a month can occur (First come, first served).
- Each organization can host two a semester that are approved for Greek Points.
Application
The Greek Programming Board oversees the approval of all Greek Points and Greek Point Events. Please complete the Greek Points Application, if you are interested in having Greek Points for an event your student organization or UA department is sponsoring. Before submitting the application, please review the Greek Points Guidelines above. Please submit a separate application for each event. For questions about Greek Points, please email Greek Programming Board.
Please allow 10-14 business days for the approval of your event to be completed. This includes:
- Receiving an email from the Assistant Director of Greek Points or Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life with the check-in QR code.
- Greek Point spreadsheet to be updated with your event listed.
- Greek Point Qualtrics Check In to be updated with your event listed.
