Conduct Status
Below you will find information regarding the status of each chapter (as of 4/17/2024) based on findings determined through a review by Student Conduct through either an agreed resolution or formal hearing. An "active sanction status" can include any of the following statuses:
Probation:A specified period of time during which the student or student organization is considered not in good conduct standing with the university. Further violations during that time period may result in more serious conduct action, including a potential separation from the university.
Deferred Suspension:A specified period of time during which the student or student organization is considered not in good conduct standing with the university. Violations for which deferred suspension is assigned are those that are serious enough to warrant suspension from the university, but due to mitigating factors, the student or student organization is given the opportunity to remain enrolled at the university, provided they do not violate further policies. The suspension may take effect if they violate additional policies during the period of deferred suspension.
Interim Measures: Based on the nature and circumstances of the referral, the university may authorize interim measures or take administrative action to maintain safety and order and to ensure compliance with university processes and directives, including the following:Interim Suspension:
The university retains the authority to impose an interim (immediate) suspension from the university and/or selected campus facilities with proper notice if such action is necessary to preserve the safety of persons or property. During an interim suspension, [the organization] may not participate in academic, extracurricular, or other activities of the university except as may be authorized by the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. In this instance, [the organization] will be afforded an interim suspension meeting and the opportunity to show why their continued presence on campus does not constitute a threat to themselves, others, or property. The interim suspension meeting is separate from the student conduct process. [The organization] will have five (5) business days within which to request an interim-suspension meeting, should they desire one be held, by contacting the appropriate office as designated in the notice of interim suspension. An opportunity to meet with Student Conduct for a final resolution will be provided as soon as possible.
Cease Operations:
In certain situations involving allegations of policy violations by student organizations that may involve potential impacts on the safety of persons or property or significant disruption to the community, Student Conduct may issue a cease operations order, which places restrictions on the organization while the matter is resolved. Examples of situations in which cease operations are issued include but are not limited to the following: hazing; alcohol distributed to underage members or guests; and disorderly or disruptive behavior, such as serious or ongoing violations of noise regulations in the Town of Blacksburg. The cease operations will remain in place until the matter is resolved by Student Conduct. Cease operations restrictions may include but are not limited to the following: The organization is to stop operating in full, including meetings, communication, events, etc.; The organization is to stop hosting events with alcohol present; The organization is to stop recruitment or holding meetings, events, or activities with new or prospective members.
For further information on what each status and policy violation is please consult the Student Code of Conduct.
Alpha Epsilon Pi (IFC) - Probation until May 15, 2025
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Chapter Debrief, Risk Management Analysis, Risk Management Plan and Presentation, Presentation on Risk with Alpha Epsilon Pi's HQ, Follow-Up Meetings, Executive Board Transition Meeting, Progressive Social Privileges
Alpha Gamma Rho (IFC) - In Good Standing
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (NPHC) - In Good Standing
Alpha Sigma Phi (IFC) - Probation until May 15, 2025
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Risk Management Analysis, Risk Management Policy Revision, Milestone Celebrations Plan of Action, Officer Transition Meeting, Culture Change Workshop, Alcohol Education Program, IFC Presentation, Tightrope Completion, Grand Chapter 2024 Attendance, Modified Progressive Social Privileges
Alpha Tau Omega (IFC) - Cease of Operations on any and all chapter related events and activities effective April 16, 2024
Beta Theta Pi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Beta Upsilon Chi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Delta Chi (IFC) - Cease of Operations on any and all chapter activities and functions involving alcohol effective March 21, 2024
Delta Lambda Phi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Delta Sigma Phi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Delta Upsilon (IFC) - In Good Standing
Kappa Alpha (IFC) - Deferred Suspension until May 15, 2024
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2023 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
Kappa Delta Rho (IFC)- In Good Standing
Lambda Chi Alpha (IFC)- In Good Standing
Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc. (UCFS) - In Good Standing
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. (UCFS) - In Good Standing
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (NPHC) - In Good Standing
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (NPHC) - In Good Standing
Phi Delta Theta (IFC) - In Good Standing
Phi Gamma Delta "FIJI" (IFC) - Probation until May 15, 2025
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Risk Management Expectations Meeting and Communication with the chapter, Chapter Follow-up Discussion, Field Secretary Visit with Student Conduct and Fraternity and Sorority Life, Risk Management Analysis, Risk Management Policy Revision, Officer Transition Meeting, Four Corner Activity, Alcohol Education Programming, Progressive Social Privileges
Phi Kappa Psi (IFC) - Deferred Suspension until December 15, 2024
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Risk Management Analysis, Risk Management Policy Revision, Officer Transition Meeting, Oak Lane Transition Meeting, Chapter Debrief/ Four Corner Activity, Risk Management Review Presentation, Alcohol Education Program, Progressive Social Privileges
Phi Kappa Tau (IFC) - Deferred Suspension until December 15, 2024
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Progressive Social Privileges, Risk Management Analysis, Risk Management Policy Revision, Officer Transition Meeting, Risk Management Review Presentation, Alcohol Education Program
Phi Sigma Kappa (IFC) - Deferred Suspension until May 15, 2024
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2023 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
Pi Kappa Alpha (IFC) - Cease Operations on any and all new member related events or activities effective December 6, 2023
Deferred Suspension until May 15, 2025 - Found responsible for violating the following policies during the Fall 2023 semester:
- Hazing
- Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct
- Damage or Destruction
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Chapter debrief meeting, Recruitment restriction for Spring 2024, Membership review facilitated by national organization, Community-Wide Hazing Prevention Event, Cease of Alcohol Events, Progressive social privileges begin at the start of Fall 2024 semester, Follow-up meetings with Student Conduct and FSL, Complete sanctions suggested by Pi Kappa Alpha International Headquarters, Enhanced attendance at Standards of Excellence events, Further educational sanctions to be determined
Sigma Nu (IFC) - Deferred Suspension until December 15, 2024
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Risk Management Analysis, Risk Management Policy Revision, Officer Transition Meeting, Chapter Debrief/ Four Corner Activity, Risk Management Review Presentation, Alcohol Education Program, Progressive Social Privileges
Sigma Phi Delta (IFC) - Deferred Suspension until May 15, 2025
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Hazing
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Outcome communication to the chapter, New Member Conduct Information Session, Spring 2024 New Member Plan, Chapter Discussion, Anti-Hazing Education, Chapter Town Hall, Officer Transition Meeting, New Member Syllabus, and Chapter Debrief
Sigma Phi Epsilon (IFC) - In Good Standing
Sigma Tau Gamma (IFC) - In Good Standing
Tau Kappa Epsilon (IFC) - In Good Standing;
During the Spring 2024 Semester, additional Educational Conversations were had in partnership with FSL and Student Condcut, regarding a Committment to a Hazing-Free Experience, the formation of a New Member Committee to make improvements to the New Member Experience and the removal of all dress/prop requirements for new members, as of 2/25/2024
Theta Chi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Theta Delta Chi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Triangle (IFC) - In Good Standing
Zeta Beta Tau (IFC) - In Good Standing
Zeta Psi (IFC) - In Good Standing
Alpha Chi Omega (PHC) - In Good Standing
Alpha Delta Pi (PHC) - In Good Standing
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (NPHC) - In Good Standing
alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc (UCFS) - In Good Standing
Alpha Omega Epsilon (UCFS) - In Good Standing
Alpha Phi (PHC) - In Good Standing
Chi Omega (PHC) - In Good Standing
Delta Delta Delta (PHC) - In Good Standing
Delta Gamma (PHC) -In Good Standing
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (NPHC) - In Good Standing
Gamma Phi Beta (PHC) - In Good Standing
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (UCFS)- In Good Standing
Kappa Alpha Theta (PHC) - In Good Standing
Kappa Delta (PHC) - In Good Standing
Kappa Kappa Gamma (PHC) - Deferred Suspension until May 15, 2025
- Found responsible for violating the following policy during the Spring 2024 semester:
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Hazing
- Chapter must complete the following sanctions: Chapter Debrief, Community-Wide Hazing Prevention Event, Risk Management Analysis, Follow-Up Meetings, Progressive Social Privileges
Pi Beta Phi (PHC) - In Good Standing
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (NPHC) - In Good Standing
Sigma Kappa (PHC) - In Good Standing
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. (UCFS) - In Good Standing
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (UCFS) - In Good Standing
Zeta Tau Alpha (PHC) - In Good Standing
Suspended/Loss of Recognition
As a result of conduct violations, these organizations have been notified that they have been separated from the university for a specified period of time and are not permitted to operate on campus. Permission must be granted by Fraternity and Sorority Life to be recognized again at Virginia Tech following the end of this status. Please review our Statement on Unrecognized Chapters for more information.
- Delta Kappa Epsilon - Eligible to request to return Fall '28
- Found responsible for the following policy violations while on Deferred Suspension in Spring 2018: Hazing, Alcoholic Beverage, Interference with the Student Conduct Process, and Failure to Observe Rules/Regulations
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Eligible to request to return Fall '24
- Found responsible for the following policy violations in Spring 2019: Hazing and Failure to Observe Rules/Regulations
- Kappa Sigma - Eligible to request to return Fall '18
- Found responsible for the following policy violations while on Deferred Suspension in Fall 2015: Hazing, Alcoholic Beverage, Failure to Observe Rules/Regulations, and Involvement in a University Violation
- As of 6/1/22, Kappa Sigma has not been invited to return to campus.
- Pi Kappa Phi - Eligible to request to return Fall '25
- Found responsible for the following policy violations while on Deferred Suspension in Spring 2021: Alcoholic Beverage, Damage and Destruction, Endangerment, Failure to Observe Rules and Regulations, and Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct.
- Pi Lambda Phi - Eligible to request to return Spring '28
- Found responsible for the following policy violations while on Deferred Suspension in Spring 2023: Hazing, Alcoholic Beverage, and Failure to Comply with a University Official.
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Eligible to request to return Spring '22
- Found responsible for the following policy violations while on Deferred Suspension in Fall 2016: Alcoholic Beverage and Failure to Observe Rules/Regulations
- Sigma Chi - Eligible to request to return Fall '23
- Found responsible for the following policy violations while on Deferred Suspension in Spring 2018: Alcoholic Beverage, Failure to Comply with a University Official, Furnishing False Information, and Interference with the Student Conduct Process