Rutgers University bans fraternity and sorority parties

Rutgers University has banned fraternity and sorority parties for the remainder of the spring semester. The ban comes after several alcohol related incidents university officials said.

Rutgers fraternity and sorority parties

The ban, which students are calling an informal “social probation,” applies to all 86 of Rutgers’ fraternities and sororities.

“Rutgers takes seriously its commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment. In light of a number of alcohol-related incidents this year involving Greek organizations, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs has placed a moratorium through the end of the semester on parties in fraternity and sorority houses,” said E.J. Miranda, a Rutgers spokesman.

Limitations

The organizations will be able to hold their end of the year formals and other off-campus events where third party vendors will serve alcohol. But all other fraternity and sorority parties must be cancelled or the Greek organizations could face disciplinary action from the Rutgers Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, or OFSA.