Who Can Join Greek Life at Trinity?

Recruitment and membership intake begins in the first few weeks of both fall and spring semesters. Students who are sophomores with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to participate in membership recruitment.

How will my student benefit from joining Greek life at Trinity?

  • Networking: Greek Life can provide incredible networking opportunities for students after college. Whether through a chapter’s own alumni base, or the national organization, you will find that your fellow brothers and sisters want to help.
  • Philanthropy: Annually, Greek organizations hold an average of 75 philanthropy events, helping to raise over $15,000 for various local and national charities. Greek Life at Trinity prides itself on giving back to the community.
  • Leadership: Fraternities and sororities provide students with amazing leadership opportunities. Every chapter elects its own leadership, teaching students to manage a budget, organize meetings, speak in public, and motivate others—skills that benefit them for life.
  • Sisterhood/Brotherhood: Greek life fosters lifelong friendships and national networks that can be beneficial both in college and beyond.

While Greek Life provides many benefits, it is not required or necessary for any student. With 25% of students involved in Greek life, it is an amazing opportunity, but Trinity offers many other organizations and clubs for all students.

How will going Greek affect my student’s academics?

Joining Greek Life provides students with great resources to succeed at Trinity College. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to participate in recruitment, and Greek organizations emphasize academic excellence through study groups, tutoring, and mentorship.

What are the Financial Obligations?

Joining a fraternity or sorority is a financial commitment. Current members and alumni determine dues to sustain the chapter. Many organizations offer payment plans, scholarships, or grants to support members.

Who oversees Greek life at Trinity?

Mike Bodnarik, Director of Student Leadership & Engagement and Greek Life

What is Trinity’s Policy on Hazing?

Hazing, in all forms, is expressly prohibited by the College. Trinity College, in compliance with Connecticut State Law (Sec. 53-23a.), defines “hazing” as any action that recklessly or intentionally endangers the health or safety of a person for initiation, admission, or continued membership in a student organization.

Examples of hazing include but are not limited to:

  • Requiring indecent exposure of the body.
  • Forcing sleep deprivation or extended isolation from social contact.
  • Confinement to unreasonably small, unsanitary, or unventilated areas.
  • Any form of physical assault.
  • Forcing ingestion of any substance or any activity that endangers health or safety.

Additional prohibited activities include:

  • Participation in situations that cause physical harm or emotional distress.
  • Forced or coerced participation in physical activities such as excessive exercise.
  • Engagement in illegal activities such as kidnapping or stealing.
  • Deprivation of privacy, sufficient sleep, or adequate meals.
  • Use of physical force (e.g., paddling, striking with objects).
  • Forced or coerced nudity or degrading dress codes.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Any activity outside the approved ten-day new member education period for Greek organizations.

Reporting Hazing

If you believe you have been hazed or have witnessed hazing, please report the incident to:

Mike Bodnarik
Director of Student Leadership & Engagement and Greek Life
Email: [email protected]

Dean of Students Office
Visit their office or contact them for assistance.

Campus Safety
Available 24/7 for immediate concerns.

Silent Whistle Website (Anonymous Reporting)
https://trincoll.alertline.com/gcs/welcome

Hazing Report Hotline: Call 866-934-4567