Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) is committed to supporting our students and partners in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. We are endeavoring to address the needs of U-M students through partnerships with the affiliated chapters, inter/national organizations, local alumni, and campus partners. Contact the FSL staff with quesitons.
The University of Michigan has taken many step to ensure a safe return to campus, while adhering to evolving public-health-informed measures. As these plans develop, Fraternity & Sorority Life will continue to work with its partners on numerous areas.
- Updated Website for UM Health Response (August 2022)
- Current Masking Information
- Vaccination Policy
- University of Michigan announcements inlcuding weekly updates
- Student Organization Guidelines (updated June 25,2021)
- Frequently Asked Questions - Updated June 25, 2021
- Information for Inter/National Organizations - August 19, 2020
- Check out the graphic for on-campus students or off-campus students on what to do based on potential COVID-19 scenarios.
- Washtenaw County Public Health Order - October 20, 2020
- President Schlissel Letter regarding Public Health Order - October 20, 2020
- Prevention, Safey and Care (including testing)
- (August 24, 2021)IFC and Panhel Social Moratorium Lifted for Fall 2021
- COVID-19 Omicron Variant Notice and Guidance for Winter 2022 Term (December 19, 2021)
Information for students planning to return to campus
Please read the Winter 2022 Information on the Maize and Blue Print for up to date information on reporting vacination status, mask requirments, classroom information, and other important information.
General Information
Chapter Housing Facilities and Food Service Operations:
Chapter facilities are owned and operated by inter/national organizations or local alumni house corporations. These entities will review the plans U-M is putting in place within the residence halls and across the campus. FSL will be sharing the U-M plans as we work to partner as appropriate. Areas that the organizations may be working on include managing capacity, food service and distribution, establishing quarantine and isolation practices, screening protocols, enhanced cleaning and disinfection practices, and understanding contact tracing methods. We recommend contacting the local chapter leadership or inter/national organization headquarters for details about their respective plans.
Recruitment, Intake, Leadership Development and Philanthropy/ Community Service:
Each Inter/National organization is expected to provide any revised procedures and, where possible, virtual alternatives for recruitment and intake activities. FSL will assist the council and chapter leaders to customize their plans for the campus, making appropriate use of campus spaces where possible. Planning for philanthropic events, community service, leadership development and community engagement are also underway.
Social Events and Gatherings:
Each council is also working to assess and revise risk management practices for gatherings and events, with plans forthcoming to specifically address previously large-scale activities. Leaders from the fraternity and sorority community engaged in the Wolverine Culture of Care initiative, which aims to develop and build commitment to key principles for a public-health informed student experience. Affiliated chapters are expected to adhere to CDC and University guidelines and State directives for social distancing and restricting group sizes in order to reduce the transmission of COVID19.
IFC/Panhel Statement on Social Events
NPHC Policy on Winter 2021 Social Events
Additional Resources
There many additional resources on campus available including support for health and wellness and additional support and advocacy as students navigate logistical considerations, including:
SOAR COVID-19 Accountability Pathway for Recognized Student Organizations
Student Organization Guidelines (updated 2/8/2021)
University of Michigan Public Affairs Key Issues Page
University Health Service
(734) 764-8320
CAPS Counseling and Psychological Services
(734) 764-8312
Dean of Students
(734) 764-7420
University Housing Information Office
(734) 763-3164
Center for Campus Involvement
https://campusinvolvement.umich.edu
(734) 763-5900
Office of the Ombuds
(734) 763–3545
International Center
https://internationalcenter.umich.edu
(734) 764-9310