Understanding Suspended Organizations 

Simply stated, a fraternity or sorority does not exist in the Nebraska community when it loses recognition. This loss of status means the organization has been suspended from the university for a period of time. 

At UNL, the health and safety of our students has always been a priority. All Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are held to a high standard of operating according to guidelines and regulations and this includes the fraternities and sororities that are a part of the FSL community. Occasionally, actions may be taken to help ensure that these standards are upheld and can be implemented in various ways. 

Suspended Chapters 

Suspended fraternities and sororities have had their recognition revoked by UNL for various reasons, including hazing and endangering others, risk management violations, and/or failure to comply with University policies and expectations.  

A suspension is a result of serious violations of University policies, local laws, or organizational standards. During the suspension period, these organizations are not permitted to hold meetings, events, or recruitment activities, and their members are expected to comply with all imposed restrictions.  

These organizations have in almost all cases also had their charter suspended or revoked by their inter/national organization because they were not upholding fraternal values and were engaging in risky behaviors that endangered their members and/or other students.  

Sometimes groups may continue to operate under a charter without formal recognition from UNL, which can propose substantial risks. Such actions not only violate established University policies and processes, but also undermine the safety, integrity, and reputation of the entire campus community. 

• Suspended chapters lose the ability to participate in any activities through the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and are prohibited from participating in any University function as a group, including Homecoming and Dance Marathon.
• Sometimes these groups operate as if they have University recognition, falsely presenting themselves as officially sanctioned by UNL. All recognized fraternities and sororities can be found in NvolveU, UNL's organization management system. If a group is not listed, they are not part of an established University system with oversight and safeguards in place.
• UNL's ability to respond to concerns with these groups is incredibly limited. While individual students can be held accountable under the Student Code of Conduct, the collective group is not held to the same standards, limiting the effectiveness and impact of potential sanctions or disciplinary actions. 

Suspended Chapters

• Delta Tau Delta Fraternity:
  Suspended through August 2029 for hazing violations.
   
• Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity:
  Suspended through August 2029 for hazing violations