Annual Evaluations

The Annual Evaluation is a calendar year review of fraternity and sorority performance, achievements, and areas of improvement. Chapters are evaluated within the six domains of Fraternity and Sorority Life at New York University:

Academic success
Self-awareness
Wellness and risk reduction
Interpersonal relationships
Social justice
Chapter operations and development

The purpose of the evaluation is threefold: institutional accreditation, awards and recognition, and potential housing eligibility. As a result, the Center for Student Life will be able to analyze chapter performance, assist in improving operations, and critically examine and enhance the FSL membership experience.

Scoring

Organizations are scored on a five-level rubric.

Five Stars

90% to 100%

The chapter has met and exceeded all standards and expectations.

Four Stars

80% to 89.9%

The chapter has gone above minimal expectations at a satisfactory  level.

Three Stars

70% to 79.9%

The chapter has met minimum expectations and standards.

Two Stars

60% to 69.99%

The chapter has not met minimum standards and is placed on probation.

One Star

50% or lower to 59.99%

The chapter’s rating is unacceptable and placed on immediate suspension. (For the inaugural year of evaluations, chapters that receive one star are placed on probation.)

Post Evaluation

All chapters receiving a one or two star rating are placed on probation and required to develop a comprehensive improvement plan with FSL staff and their (inter)national headquarters. In addition, any chapter with a one-star rating is not permitted to participate in Fall Formal Recruitment or Intake programs. The plan(s) will have checkpoints throughout the year to hold the chapter accountable in their goals.