Page - Fraternity/Sorority Life Impact Student Survey

Please note: when referencing fraternities/sororities we are referring to social organizations,

not honorary, service, or subject-specific organizations. Additionally, when referencing
sororities we are referring to organizations for women, even those that are officially called
women's fraternities.

Q1 Are you, or have you ever been, a member (pledge, new, associate, or initiated) of a
fraternity or sorority at this institution?
Yes
No

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Q2 Of which type of organization are/were you a member?

Men's organization
Women's organization

Q3 Of which chapter are/were you a member? Please edit Q3 to include a campus-specific list.

INSERT CAMPUS-SPECIFIC LIST [TextBox]

Other (please specify) [TextBox]

Q4 Which best describes your current participation in a fraternity or sorority at this

institution?
I am currently a member or in the process of becoming a member of a chapter.
I am not a member of a chapter; I was at one time a member of a chapter.

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Q5 Have you ever considered joining a fraternity or sorority at this institution?

Yes (Go To Page 4)
No (Go To Page 17)

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Q6 Have you participated in any formal or informal recruitment activities or intake activities
(the process of visiting with and getting to know fraternities or sororities) at this institution?
Yes (Go To Page 6)
No (Go To Page 5)

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Q7 For which of the following reasons did you choose not to participate in a
fraternity/sorority recruitment or intake process? (Check all that apply)
I didn't know about it.
I wasn't interested in being in a fraternity/sorority.
I didn't know anyone else who was participating in the recruitment or intake process.
I wasn't sure how to sign up.
I didn't have a good impression of fraternities/sororities.
I had concerns about hazing.
I had concerns about too much alcohol use in fraternities/sororities.
I was too busy with academic responsibilities.
My job schedule did not permit me to participate.
It is too expensive to belong to a fraternity/sorority.
My family was not supportive of me joining a fraternity/sorority.
The organization I wanted to join does not have a chapter on my campus.
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Q8 To what extent, if any, do you regret your decision to not participate in the
fraternity/sorority recruitment or intake process?
Completely
A great deal
Moderately
Slightly
Not at all

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Q9 How did you hear about formal or informal recruitment and/or intake activities for
fraternities/sororities at this institution? (Check all that apply)
Information received in the mail prior to arriving on campus
Information received via email prior to arriving on campus
Orientation events/programs
Orientation leader
E-mail
Friends
Fellow student in my residence hall
Family
Faculty
Residence hall staff
Other campus staff
Facebook
Website
Current fraternity/sorority member
Fraternity/sorority alumnus/alumna
A campus event
Other (please specify) [TextBox]
Q10 For which of the following reasons did you participate in recruitment/intake? (Check all
that apply)
To join an organization
To meet new people
To learn more about the fraternities/sororities
To see the fraternity/sorority housing options
To explore leadership opportunities
Because my friends were participating
Because one or more family members is/are/was/were in a fraternity/sorority
Other (please explain) [TextBox]

Q11 Please indicate your academic classification for the most recent time you participated in
recruitment/intake activities:
First year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate student

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about
recruitment/intake:

 Strongly agree
 Moderately agree
 Neither agree nor disagree
 Moderately disagree
 Strongly disagree

Q12 Participating in recruitment/intake was a good way to meet people.

Q13 The recruitment/intake events I attended were a good introduction to the various
fraternities/sororities.

Q14 I increased my knowledge regarding the fraternities/sororities on my campus.

 Q15 I increased my knowledge regarding how the fraternities/sororities positively
contribute to the campus environment.

Q16 My participation in recruitment/intake increased my sense of belonging on this

campus.

Q17 How would you say your participation in recruitment/intake impacted your impression
of fraternities and sororities on this campus?
Led to a much more positive impression of fraternity/sorority life on this campus
Led to a somewhat more positive impression of fraternity/sorority life on this campus
Did not impact my impression of fraternity/sorority life on this campus
Led to a somewhat more negative impression of fraternity/sorority life on this campus
Led to a much more negative impression of fraternity/sorority life on this campus

Q18 Did you receive a bid or invitation to join a fraternity/sorority as a result of participating
in recruitment/intake activities?
Yes
No
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Q19 Did you choose to stop pursuing membership in a fraternity/sorority or withdraw from
the recruitment/intake process at any time?
Yes
No

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Q20 For what reason(s) did you choose not to finish pursuing fraternity/sorority
membership? (Check all that apply)
 Did not understand the requirements
Did not meet the requirements for joining
Did not feel comfortable with the recruitment/intake process
Did not get a good impression of fraternities/sororities
Did not feel a connection with any of the organizations or their members
Financial concerns
Hazing concerns
Too much focus on alcohol/partying
Family was not supportive
Needed to focus on work/job responsibilities
Needed to focus on academic responsibilities
Other (please explain) [TextBox]
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Q21 To what extent, if any, do you regret your decision to not finish pursuing
fraternity/sorority membership?
Completely
A great deal
Moderately
Slightly
Not at all

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Q22 Did you accept a bid or invitation to join a fraternity/sorority as a result of participating
in recruitment/intake activities?
Yes
No
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Q23 How confident were you in your decision to join a fraternity/sorority as a result of
participating in recruitment/intake activities?
Extremely confident
Very confident
Moderately confident
Not very confident
Not at all confident

Q24 Did you have any reservations about joining a fraternity/sorority?

Yes (please explain) [TextBox]
No

Q25 Which of the following are reasons why you chose to join a fraternity/sorority? (Check
all that apply)
To connect with students with similar interests
To experience different types of learning opportunities
Service opportunities
Scholarship opportunities
To assist me academically
Wanted to be more involved in my campus community
Social experiences
Leadership opportunities
Resume builder
Networking opportunities
Housing/facilities
To continue my family's legacy in the fraternity/sorority
Other (please specify) [TextBox]

Q26 What is the number one reason you chose to join a fraternity/sorority?
To connect with students with similar interests
To experience different types of learning opportunities
Service opportunities
 Scholarship opportunities
To assist me academically
Wanted to be more involved in my campus community
Social experiences
Leadership opportunities
Resume builder
Networking opportunities
Housing/facilities
To continue my family's legacy in the fraternity/sorority
Other (please specify) [TextBox]

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Q27 For which of the following reasons are you no longer affiliated with the
fraternity/sorority you joined?
I was asked to leave the organization.
I resigned/deactivated from the organization.
The organization disbanded.
Other (please specify) [TextBox]

Q28 Based on previous answers you did not withdraw from recruitment or accept a bid after
recruitment. Please describe the process by which you joined your former
fraternity/sorority:
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Q29 Were you an initiated member of the fraternity/sorority?

Yes
No
 Q30 Did you hold any leadership positions during your membership?
Yes
No

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Q31 For which of the following reasons did you choose to leave your fraternity/sorority?
(Check all that apply)
Academic reasons
Financial reasons
Housing preferences/reasons
Did not agree with/follow organizational policies
Physical or mental health reasons
Too much focus on alcohol
Hazing concerns
Work/job responsibilities
Concerns of my family/friends
Other (please explain) [TextBox]

Q32 Approximately when did you depledge/deactivate/leave the organization?

Within the first week after joining
Within the first month after joining
Just before initiation
Within one year of initiation
Within two years of initiation
More than two years after initiation

Q33 To what extent, if any, do you regret your decision to depledge/deactivate/leave the
organization?
Completely
A great deal
 Moderately
Slightly
Not at all

Q34 Do you still participate in any activities associated with your former chapter?
Yes (please specify what types of events/activities) [TextBox]
No

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Q35 What was your class standing when you joined your fraternity/sorority?
First year/freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate student

Q36 Have you been initiated into your fraternity/sorority?

Yes
No

Q37 How involved are you in your fraternity/sorority?

Extremely involved
Very involved
Moderately involved
Not very involved
Not at all involved

Q38 How often do you attend chapter meetings?

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

Q39 Approximately how many events/programs sponsored/hosted by your

fraternity/sorority do you attend per week?
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8 or more

Q40 How many events/programs sponsored/hosted by your fraternity/sorority do you

attend per month?
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30 or more

Q41 Do you currently hold, or have you ever held, a leadership position in your
fraternity/sorority?
Yes
No

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Q42 Do you currently hold, or have you ever held, a position on your chapter executive or
leadership board/chapter council?
Yes
No

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Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

As a result of being a member of a fraternity/sorority . . .

 Strongly agree
 Moderately agree
 Neither agree nor disagree
 Moderately disagree
 Strongly disagree

Q43 I have been able to meet individuals with different interests from my own.

Q44 I have been able to connect with other students.

Q45 I have been able to connect with faculty.

Q46 I have been able to connect with staff members/administrators.

Q47 I have been able to connect with alumni.

Q48 I feel part of the campus community.

Q49 I feel part of the city/community in which this institution is located.

Q50 I have been able to make a difference on campus.

Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

As a result of being a member of a fraternity/sorority . . .

 Strongly agree
 Moderately agree
 Neither agree nor disagree
 Moderately disagree
 Strongly disagree

Q51 My time-management skills have improved.

 Q52 My communication skills have improved.

Q53 My critical thinking/problem-solving skills have improved.

Q54 My leadership skills have improved.

Q55 I am better able to manage conflict between myself and others.

Q56 I am better able to delegate tasks or responsibilities to others.

Q57 My study skills have improved.

Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

As a result of being a member of a fraternity/sorority . . .

 Strongly agree
 Moderately agree
 Neither agree nor disagree
 Moderately disagree
 Strongly disagree

Q58 I am better able to articulate my values, attitudes, and beliefs.

Q59 My ability to work in a team has improved.

Q60 I have learned to balance social activities with academic obligations (homework,
studying, group meetings, etc.).

Q61 My understanding of diverse perspectives has changed.

Q62 I am more likely to donate to my institution after I graduate.

Q63 I am more likely to complete my degree at this institution.

Q64 I am more likely to participate in my institution's alumni events after graduation.

Q65 I have developed skills and abilities that I will use after college.
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Q66 In what ways has your involvement with your fraternity/sorority helped you develop
skills and abilities that you will use after college?
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Q67 Please complete this statement:

As a result of being a member of a fraternity/sorority, my overall health (fitness, eating

habits, etc.) has . . .
Improved greatly
Improved somewhat
Stayed the same
Deteriorated somewhat
Deteriorated greatly

Q68 Please complete this statement:

As a result of being a member of a fraternity/sorority, my academic achievement and

grades have . . .
Improved greatly
Improved somewhat
Stayed the same
Deteriorated somewhat
Deteriorated greatly

How do you think fraternities and sororities are perceived by each of the following groups of
people?

 Very positively
 Somewhat positively
  Neither positivity nor negatively
 Somewhat negatively
 Very negatively

Q69 Students in fraternities/sororities

Q70 Students not in fraternities/sororities

Q71 Faculty

Q72 Staff

Q73 Administrators

Q74 Alumni

Q75 Parents

Q76 Members of the local community

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Q77 Approximately what percentage of members in your chapter drink alcohol?

0%
10% or less
Between 11% and 20%
Between 21% and 30%
Between 31% and 40%
Between 41% and 50%
Between 51% and 60%
Between 61% and 70%
Between 71% and 80%
Between 81% and 90%
Between 91% and 100%
I don't know.
Q78 Of those in your chapter who drink alcohol, how often would you say that most drink?
Very often (more than 3 times per week)
Often (about 1-4 times per month)
Sometimes (a few times per semester)
Rarely (about once per semester)
Never
I don't know

Q79 How knowledgeable are you about what constitutes hazing?

Extremely knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Moderately knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable

Q80 How often do hazing activities take place as part of your chapter's activities?
Very often (3 or more times per week)
Often (about 1-4 times per month)
Sometimes (a few times per semester)
Rarely (about once per semester)
Never
I don't know

Q81 How often is hazing prevention discussed in your organization?

Very often (3 or more times per week)
Often (about 1-4 times per month)[
Sometimes (a few times per semester)
Rarely (about once per semester)
Never
I don't know
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Q82 Generally, how do you perceive fraternities and sororities at this campus?
Very positively
Somewhat positively
Neither positively nor negatively
Somewhat negatively
Very negatively

Q83 Upon which of the following do you base your perception of fraternities and sororities
at this campus? (Check all that apply)
Interactions with individual fraternity and/or sorority members
Interactions with groups of fraternity and/or sorority members
Secondhand information from members of fraternities and/or sororities
Social networking sites
Local/national media
Television shows/movies
Fraternity/Sorority Life website
On-campus events sponsored by fraternities and/or sororities
Off-campus events sponsored by fraternities and/or sororities
Information from faculty
Information from staff
Information from family
Other (please explain) [TextBox]

Q84 How many structured programs/events (e.g., speakers, philanthropy-related) hosted by

fraternities and sororities do you attend per semester?
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30 or more

Q85 How many social events/parties hosted by fraternities and sororities do you attend per
semester?
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Q86 How many times per week do you interact with members of fraternities and sororities
at this institution?
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10 or more
I don't know.

Q87 How involved do you feel fraternities and sororities are on your campus?
Extremely involved
Very involved
Moderately involved
Slightly involved
Not at all involved

How much do fraternities and sororities contribute to the number of each of the following
types of activities that take place on your campus?

 Considerably
 Quite a bit
 Moderately
 Slightly
 Not at all

Q88 Academic/educational

Q89 Multicultural

Q90 Philanthropic

Q91 Social events with alcohol

Q92 Social events without alcohol

 Q93 Recreational

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Q94 When deciding to attend this institution, how important was the opportunity to
participate in a fraternity/sorority?
Extremely important
Very important
Moderately important
Slightly important
Not at all important

Q95 Please indicate your level of satisfaction with your social life on campus:
Very satisfied
Moderately satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Moderately dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following:

Fraternities and sororities . . .

 Strongly agree
 Moderately agree
 Neither agree nor disagree
 Moderately disagree
 Strongly disagree

Q96 Value academics

Q97 Improve campus life

Q98 Value community service

 Q99 Are worth the financial costs to join

Q100 Encourage their members to drink alcohol

Q101 Place emphasis on drinking alcohol

Q102 Provide meaningful leadership experiences for their members

Q103 Provide opportunities for students to network professionally with individuals who
may assist in job placement

Q104 Provide positive social opportunities for students

Q105 Provide valuable skills necessary for success in today's workforce

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following:

 Strongly agree
 Moderately agree
 Neither agree nor disagree
 Moderately disagree
 Strongly disagree

Q106 Fraternity/sorority life is celebrated on campus.

Q107 Students are discouraged from joining fraternities and sororities by the campus
community.

Q108 Students on campus have negative perceptions of fraternities and sororities.

Q109 Students on campus have positive perceptions of fraternities and sororities.

Q110 Members of fraternities and sororities study more than non-member students.

Q111 Academic achievement is promoted by campus fraternities and sororities.

Q112 Hazing is a problem in the fraternities and sororities on this campus.

 Q113 Please complete this statement: A majority of my friends are . . . (Check all that apply)
The same gender as me.
The same ethnicity as me.
The same religion as me.
The same socio-economic status as me.
The same sexual orientation as me.
None of the above

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Q114 If you could start over again, would you go to the same college/university you are now
attending?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no

Q115 Will you be enrolled at this college/university next semester/quarter?

Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no
Not applicable/Graduating

Q116 What is your current class standing?

First year/Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate student
Non-degree seeking
Other

Q117 What is your current enrollment status?

Full time
Less than full time

Q118 In which subject area is your major?

Business
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
Health Sciences
Interdisciplinary
Liberal Arts/Humanities
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Technology
Visual and Performing Arts
I have more than one major
Undecided
Other
Not applicable/I do not have a major.

Q120 What is your expected GPA for this semester/quarter?

3.5 - 4.0
3.0 - 3.4
2.5 - 2.9
2.0 - 2.4
Below 2.0
 Q121 Are you the first in your family to go to college (i.e., neither of your parents/guardians
or siblings have attended any college)?
Yes
No

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Q122 Did you transfer to this institution?

No
Yes, from a two-year college
Yes, from a four-year college or university

Q123 Where do you currently live?

On campus (e.g., residence hall, apartment, family housing)
On campus, in fraternity or sorority housing
Off campus, in fraternity or sorority housing
Off campus, alone or with friends/roommates
Off campus, with my parent(s)/guardian(s)
Off campus, with my spouse/partner/children
I am currently studying abroad.
Other

Q125 What is your current gender identity?

Man
Woman
Transgender
Other
I prefer to not respond to this question.

Q128 With which category do you most identify?

 Asian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
Latino(a)/Hispanic
Middle Eastern
Indigenous/Native American
White
Multiracial
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Q129 Are you an international student (holding a SEVIS visa group: F1, F2, J1, J2, BE, BP, B1,
B2, WB, WP)?
Yes
No

Q130 Have you ever been enlisted in any branch of the US military (active duty, veteran,
national guard, or reserves)?
Yes
No

Q131 Do you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer?

Yes
No
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Q132 How old are you?

Younger than 18
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Q133 How many hours do you typically spend studying each week?
0 hours
1 - 5 hours
6 - 10 hours
11 - 15 hours
16 - 20 hours
21 - 25 hours
26 - 30 hours
More than 30 hours

Q134 Is the number of hours that you indicated in the last question more or less than you
expected?
More hours than I expected
About what I expected
Fewer hours than what I expected

Q135 How many hours (during the academic year) do you typically work for pay?
I do not work for pay during the academic year.
1 - 10 hours per week
11 - 15 hours per week
16 - 20 hours per week
21 - 35 hours per week
36 - 40 hours per week
41+ hours per week

Please answer the following questions:

 Yes
 No

Q136 Are you a member of at least one student club or organization this
semester/quarter?

Q137 Are you involved in at least one intramural group, club sport, or organized fitness
activity on campus this semester/quarter?

Q138 Are you a member of an intercollegiate athletic team?

Q139 Are you a member of a Greek organization?

Q141 Is/was anyone in your family a member of a fraternity or sorority?

Yes
No

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