Involvement

Student organizations

Campus Activities and Student Engagement (CASE) makes joining an organization on campus easy. With more than 200 recognized student organizations, there is something to suit every Pointer. Want to learn more? Check out the Engagement Fair. This event is held on a weekday evening at the beginning of each semester and features most of the organizations on campus. Get involved, meet new friends, and join an organization!Campus Activities and Student Engagement (CASE) makes joining an organization on campus easy. With more than 200 recognized student organizations, there is something to suit every Pointer. Want to learn more? Check out the Engagement Fair. This event is held on a weekday evening at the beginning of each semester and features most of the organizations on campus. Get involved, meet new friends, and join an organization!

Create

Can’t find the perfect organization for you? Create one! CASE is where you go to start a UW-Stevens Point-recognized student organization.

Create An Organization

Manage

We can help you manage your organization, and recruit new members through events like our Engagement Fairs. SPIN is home to all forms, policies, travel, and event planning information for all student organizations at UWSP. CASE also shares space and works closely with the Student Government Association (SGA) the shared governance representative for the student body on campus. SPIN is an online system that, among other things, allows student organizations to update and maintain organization rosters and their officers as they change. It is important to keep up-to-date information on display for your organization.

Student Organization Resources

Hazing Prevention

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point prohibits hazing by individuals or groups in any form both on and off campus. Hazing does not contribute to the positive development and welfare of any individual or group and is antithetical to the mission of the institution.

View the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Hazing Policy

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Whether you have already made the decision to join a fraternity or sorority, or are still deciding if it is for you, we welcome you to the Greek community at UWSP.

INTER-GREEK COUNCIL

Inter-Greek Council (IGC) is the all Greek governing body for Greek Organizations on our campus. It consists of elected officers and appointed chair members from the Greek Community. The purpose of the Inter-Greek Council shall be to promote unity and goodwill among Greek organizations, to act as an aid in the advancement of academic success and to enhance the community of Stevens Point through philanthropic and service projects while promoting brotherhood and sisterhood among individual IGC members.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Service is a big part of fraternity and sorority life. Individual Chapters participate in their own service events, which include volunteering, raising money, and hosting events. The Inter-Greek Council also has an appointed chair position in charge of organizing service events in which the entire Greek community can participate. This past year fraternities and sororities volunteered a total of 1978 hours! They also donated over $1430.

LEADERSHIP

Sororities and fraternities on the UWSP campus are student-led organizations and offer a wide range of opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community. Each chapter provides leadership within its organization. Members can serve on committees or hold an appointed or elected position. There are also opportunities to be a leader for the entire Greek community through participation in the Inter-Greek Council (IGC). The members of our community also participate in a variety of student organizations. The leadership skills gained by sorority and fraternity members have also helped our members in their work lives. Many on-campus employees, including those in Dining and CASE, are members of fraternities or sororities.

SCHOLARSHIP

Fraternities and sororities recognize students attend a university for academic reasons. We expect our members to adhere to the academic standards put forth in the IGC constitution. Each organization has a required grade point average for its members, and each chapter must have an average GPA of at least 2.5 to remain in good standing. Organizations also offer a support system for students struggling with their academics. Each chapter has an elected position dedicated to the academic success of their organization and IGC also has an elected position dedicated to the academic success of the Greek Community.

SUPPORT

Fraternity and sorority life at UWSP provides all its members with a valuable support system. These organizations are founded upon the ideas of sisterhood and brotherhood. Membership in such an organization lasts a lifetime, as does the support and friendships that it brings. Each chapter provides a sense of community and belonging, while still encourage members to broaden their horizons, and providing them with the opportunities to do so.

How to Apply

So you are ready to take the next step towards membership in a Greek lettered organization?

This step-by-step guide with Dos and Don’ts will make sure you know what to expect.

Attend Meet the Greeks

Meet the different organizations! For times, dates, and locations check out the organizations on SPIN!

Attend recruitment events.

DO: Attend recruitment for most or all sororities (for women) or fraternities (for men).
DON’T: Join the first organization you meet.
Remember: membership in a fraternity or sorority is for life. This is not a decision that should be made lightly. Take the time to get to know the different organizations and think about where you fit!
DO: Ask questions! (What is the minimum chapter GPA? How much does it cost? What is the time commitment?) Ask any and all questions you have!

Accept a Bid!

After recruitment events are over, organizations will distribute bids (an invitation to become a member of their associate class). For most organizations acceptance of a bid is marked by attending an Induction Ceremony, where you will officially become a member of that organizations associate class.

DO: Be honest with your organization. Talk to them about any questions or concerns you have before accepting the bid.

Complete the Education process

Every organization has a different education process. They vary in length and content but usually last at least 4-6 weeks. The education is designed to teach you the skills and resources you will need to be a successful member of your organization.

DON’T: Let education get in the way of your class work.
DO: Speak up if balancing the education process is too challenging. Chapter members can help you with time management skills.
DO: Use this time to work on your time management skills. It is a characteristic of great leaders!
DON’T: Participate in an activity where you feel uncomfortable. Speak up, say something. Tell your friends or report the incident to CASE.

Become an initiated member of your organization!

Congratulations! Organizations mark this event with an initiation ceremony, where you become a full member of the organization. The entire process takes anywhere from half a semester to a whole semester!

DON’T: Compromise your values for membership in an organization. You know what’s right and wrong. Stick to your beliefs and you will be a strong and successful leader.
DO: Report any hazing to the university!

Volunteerism

Looking for an ideal way to boost your resume, build a network, and grow during the process? CASE provides organized, structured events for UW-Stevens Point students both on and off campus. CASE organizes a variety of volunteer events including on-campus blood drives, Sustainable Saturdays, Be The Change, Empty Bowls painting event, Saturdays With Seniors, and more. Those event dates and details can be found in SPIN. We also encourage students to find their own opportunities through our collaboration with the United Way of Portage County. Please check out VolunteersRock to browse additional community involvement opportunities.

Pointer Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)

About the Award

We are proud to announce the availability of the Pointer Volunteer Service Award in recognition of volunteer commitment. The only requirement is that the necessary hours be completed within 12 months. We use the timeframe April 1 – March 31. There are two levels of the award:
Individual Awards

Purple Award: 100 – 199 hours
Gold Award: 200 or more hours

Group Awards (2 or more people)

Purple Award: 200-499 hours
Gold Award: 500 or more hours

How to Submit Volunteer Hours

You will need to become a member of the student organization Pointer Volunteer Service Award. Submit a PVSA request form in SPIN. Requests can take up to 3 business days. Once added, you can begin to log hours by clicking on the link “Service Hours” from this organization site.

Submit PVSA Request

Volunteer Events

If you are interested in participating in volunteer events with fellow Pointers, please browse our CASE Volunteerism events on SPIN.

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