Commonly Asked Questions
Looking for specific questions on joining AGR and Greek Life? Take a look below!
What kind of time commitment is required when joining?
Membership in AGR asks members to dedicate time anywhere from two to eight hours per week. Being apart of AGR can be as time-consuming as you choose. Participation in some events like Homecoming, Spring Sing, Freshman Follies, and Varsity Review, takes more time than other activities. As a Brother of AGR, you will learn time management skills early in your collegiate career.
What is Greek Discovery Day?
Greek Discovery Day is the first opportunity for graduating high school seniors to experience the OSU Greek System. It is usually held around the first Saturday in April. Every year, hundreds of young men and women converge on campus to learn what Greek life entails.
All of the Greek organizations give a brief insight into what their organization is all about. All prospective members are highly encouraged to visit with members from every organization during this time to begin to familiarize themselves with the houses on campus. Later in the day, there is a presentation by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.
On the evening of Greek Discovery Day, nearly every Fraternity throws a ‘Rush Party’ which, by definition, is a non-alcoholic event for potential new members (PNM). This should not be a competition, but a cooperation to help everyone find the house to which they belong. As a PNM and New Member, you should not have to change who you are to fit in with a certain organization, rather you should find the organization where you and your beliefs already fit in.
How do I participate in Fraternity Recruitment?
Fraternities at Oklahoma State participate in a spring/summer recruitment schedule. Recruitment is simply the way that potential new members (PNMs) interact with members of different Fraternities to find out where they are the most comfortable and where they feel they belong. The spring/summer recruitment is an open recruitment, meaning that there are few requirements placed on PNMs and there is no timeframe that must be followed. Only a few rules exist:
- Alcohol is prohibited at all recruitment events
- Dirty Rush (speaking negatively about other Fraternities to gain an unfair advantage by making false statements) is prohibited
- PNMs are not allowed to sign with any Fraternity until after a certain date, usually in mid-June, established by the University. Greek luncheons are held almost every weekday throughout the summer to provide PNMs and their parents an opportunity to meet with representatives of different houses. Incoming students may register for these luncheons on the morning of their enrollment sessions at the university, and the luncheons are held in the Student Union.
If you feel that you have been a victim of dirty rush, please inform the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs by completing their Complaint Form.
What is the length of your new member program?
AGR’s new member program lasts approximately 72 hours. You will begin and be initiated into the fraternity before school starts. Although you are an initiated Brother, you will continue your education throughout your career as a member of Alpha Gamma Rho.
Does financial aid cover any of the expenses?
Cash awards that students receive can be applied to room and board in the Greek chapter houses.
Does AGR cost more than living in the residence halls?
While each chapter establishes its fees, and the costs and services will vary from chapter to chapter, in a study completed by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs the average expense was less to live in Greek housing.
When room and board (14 meals per week) were compared between the averages of Greek chapters and single-student housing provided by Residential Life, the average cost of Greek living was more than $300 less monthly!
That comparison did not include new member or initiation fees. Likewise, it did not include any social, parlor, or house corporation fees. All of these expenses are subject to change, please ask for the most up-to-date information before making any decision.
We suggest you contact our recruitment chairman to discuss the current house bills at AGR.
Can I get a tour of the Pi Chapter Fraternity House?
You are more than welcome to come tour our fraternity house. Simply contact the recruitment chairmen and they will be happy to meet with you.
If my son is considering joining a fraternity should he go ahead and submit his residence hall housing deposit in case he changes his mind?
Absolutely! All freshmen are required to live in university-approved housing. He must have his choice of housing on campus if he does choose to live in a Residential Life facility.
If you do not wish to fill out the Residential Life application, you may apply for a waiver by filling out the Residential Hall Release.
How long will I have to live in the fraternity house?
We require that you sign a contract to live in the house for 6 semesters.
How many Brothers live in the house?
The house has a capacity of 86 men in 2 and 3-man bedrooms located on the second and third floors. The bedrooms are furnished (bed, closet, desk, chair) and are attached to a furnished common suite (couch, refrigerator, chairs, table) in 2, 4, and 6-man arrangements.
Are there campus rules for living in AGR? What are the rules regarding alcohol?
Rules of living within the chapter housing can be found when signing the live-in contract.
A house director is a live-in adult, sometimes a graduate student, employed by the chapter house corporation. His or her duties vary from chapter to chapter. Generally, the house director serves as host or hostess for social events, supervises employed staff, counsels and works with members, and manages and maintains the house and kitchen. All sororities and fraternities with houses are required to have a house director. The Pi Chapter has an employed House Mother who resides in an apartment on-premises with the men.
Alcohol and other illegal substances are prohibited within the AGR Chapter House.
Is hazing a problem?
Oklahoma State University and Alpha Gamma Rho have very strict policies that follow the State of Oklahoma laws against hazing. Additionally, the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council have adopted a governing document that speaks to the topic of hazing. When violations of the Hazing Code can be substantiated the responsible parties will be dealt with in a fast, firm, and fair manner.
If you feel that you have been hazed, or that your son is a victim of hazing, please contact the OSU Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.
Report Hazing by calling: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (668-4293).
What are your required GPA’s?
AGR requires a 3.0 high school GPA and that you maintain a 2.6 cumulative collegiate GPA.
At OSU the all-Greek GPA is consistently higher than the non-Greek GPA and Alpha Gamma Rho’s GPA is consistently higher than the Inter-fraternity Council average GPA.
What kind of philanthropy is AGR involved with?
AGR organizes and hosts one of the largest jackpot shows in the state of Oklahoma, the AGR Winter Bonanza Livestock Show. The main goal of the Winter Bonanza show is to act as a philanthropy for an individual or cause involving agriculture. Whether it be a medical condition, natural disaster, or other challenge, we aim to give back to those around us. All exhibitors are allowed to donate 10% of their winnings to the philanthropy. Another percentage of donations to the OSU Pete’s Pantry.
This pantry is through the Oklahoma State University Student Government Association and works to alleviate food insecurity on campus. 43% of current students struggle with food insecurity according to a 2019 student survey. We believe this is a perfect combination of serving those around us while also supporting the agricultural and food industry. In addition, members of Alpha Gamma Rho give both time and talent to numerous other philanthropic events. Each year, the Pi Chapter is recognized as one of the top organizations on campus in terms of philanthropy.
What kind of activities is AGR involved in?
AGR is involved in many activities throughout the year. These include Date parties, Homecoming, Freshmen Follies, Spring Sing, campus activities, tailgates, and other events on and off campus around Stillwater.
What is Freshmen Follies?
Oklahoma State has a rich musical tradition that allows members to not only sing and dance but to socialize with partner sororities as well. Freshman Follies is specifically devoted to our freshman classes and takes place during the fall semester. Varsity Revue and Spring Sing is made up of members from the entire membership and is held in the spring semester. These events are opportunities for our members to display their creativity and have fun.
What are Date Parties?
Date parties are organized get-togethers in a supervised setting. Throughout the year you have the opportunity to enjoy the NASCAR Nation, go to Barndance, or travel to the destination Spring Formal.
What are your colors? What is your flower?
Our colors are green and gold and our flower is the pink rose.
What types of opportunities are there after college?
Joining AGR is a lifetime commitment with lifetime benefits. Following graduation, members can find alumni groups from AGR all over the nation. These alumni groups offer the continuation of the friendship and experiences of Greek life.
If I join AGR and decide I don’t like it, can I join another fraternity?
That depends on several factors. As long as you have not been initiated into the chapter, there may be procedures to affiliate with another chapter. There will be a waiting period before that person can sign or affiliate with another chapter. That waiting period will vary based on gender and the circumstances surrounding the situation.
