Families
Families, guardians, and other supporters can play an important role as students explore fraternity and sorority membership. Learning about the experience, asking thoughtful questions, and encouraging students to make informed decisions can help them navigate membership successfully.
Fraternities and sororities at The University of New Mexico are student-led organizations with different histories, traditions, expectations, costs, and membership processes. Our Families section is designed to help you understand the community, support your student, and find the right information when questions or concerns arise.
Family Guide
The UNM Fraternity & Sorority Life Family Guide provides an overview of the fraternity and sorority experience, including terminology, membership processes, financial expectations, safety, and ways families can support their students.
[View the Family Guide]
Supporting Your Student
Students should take the lead in exploring membership, communicating with organizations, and making decisions about their involvement. Families can support that process by helping students think through their goals, responsibilities, and the commitments associated with membership.
This page includes practical guidance, conversation starters, and information about when a family member may need to contact the University.
[Learn How to Support Your Student]
Family FAQ
Membership experiences can vary widely between councils and organizations. Our Family FAQ addresses common questions about recruitment, costs, recognition, chapter oversight, student privacy, and whom to contact when assistance is needed.
[View the Family FAQ]
Helpful Resources
Recognized Chapters
Students should only participate in membership activities connected to organizations that are currently recognized by The University of New Mexico.
[View Recognized Chapters]
How Membership Works
Recruitment and membership processes differ across UNM’s four governing councils. Learn how students connect with organizations and what they should expect before pursuing membership.
[Learn How Membership Works]
Costs and Financial Expectations
Membership may include local and national dues, event expenses, housing costs, and other financial commitments. Students should understand these expectations before joining.
[Review Costs and Financial Expectations]
Safety and Reporting Concerns
Families and students should never ignore behavior involving hazing, coercion, threats, retaliation, or immediate safety concerns. Reports can be submitted directly to the University.
[Visit Safety & Transparency]
[Report a Concern]
Contact Fraternity & Sorority Life
The Fraternity & Sorority Life Office can help families understand the community, confirm an organization’s recognition status, locate resources, or identify the appropriate person to contact.
Students are generally encouraged to communicate directly with their chapter and the University about their own membership experience. Families are also welcome to contact our office when they need general information or have a concern involving student safety or well-being.
[Contact Fraternity & Sorority Life]
