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What it means to be a suspended fraternity or sorority

A suspended fraternity or sorority is one that has lost all rights and privileges associated with being a recognized student organization at the University. Loss or suspension of recognition means that they cannot participate in any Greek-life activities and are prohibited from participating in any University function as a group, including Homecoming and THON. For all intents and purposes, a fraternity or sorority does not exist in the Penn State community when it loses recognition.

List of Suspended Fraternities & Sororities at University Park

These fraternities and sororities have had their recognition revoked by Penn State for various reasons, including such things as hazing, risk management violations, and/or failure to comply with University policies and expectations. These organizations have in almost all cases also had their charter suspended or revoked by their inter/national organization because they were not upholding fraternal values and were engaging in risky behaviors that endangered their members and/or other students. In other cases, some groups may still be chartered and continue to operate without the recognition of Penn State.

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
- Suspended through Spring 2021 for hazing violations
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
- suspended through Spring 2022 for alcohol and/or drug violations
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
- Suspended permanently for hazing violations
Lambda Phi Epsilon
- Suspended through May 12, 2023 for hazing violations
Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
- Suspended through April 2019
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
- suspended through April 17, 2020 for hazing violations
Zeta Psi Fraternity
- suspended through Spring 2022 for alcohol and/or drug violations