Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for MIP

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the Greek Life Perspectives (GLP) Workshop?
  • The Greek Life Perspectives (GLP) Workshop is a course designed to help PVAMU students engage in the PVAMU Membership Intake Process (MIP) Program.  After completing the GLP Workshop, students will have general information concerning Greek Life and the purposes of specific organizations at PVAMU, the positive impact Greek Life members and organizations can have on campus life, expectations of Greek Life community members, and the benefits of involvement in Greek Life, inclusive of enhancing leadership and personal development opportunities and the PVAMU MIP Program.  With this workshop, the primary outcome is for PVAMU students to have knowledge that will allow them to make informed choices when engaging in a positive and rewarding collegiate experience as a participant in Greek Life on “The Hill”.
• Who should participate in the GLP Workshops?
  • Any student who is interested in becoming a member of one of the PVAMU National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or PVAMU Independent Greek Council (IGC) member organizations and meets the minimum PVAMU Membership Intake Process (MIP) Program criteria to participate.
• When should I register to attend a GLP Workshop?
  • You should register for the GLP Workshop during the semester in which you would like to engage in the PVAMU MIP Program AND your preferred organization will participate in the PVAMU MIP Program during the same semester. Register Here!
• How should I select the GLP Workshop to register for?
  • When deciding what GLP Workshop date to register for, you should review your class and work schedules prior to registering for a specific date.  Additionally, you should verify if the respective organization that you prefer to affiliate with during the particular semester will participate in the PVAMU MIP Program.  Due to limited workshop spaces in a course, you can only attend the specified date and course you have been assigned.
• What are the criteria for a student to participate in the PVAMU Membership Intake Process (MIP) Program?
  • Earned 30 credit hours at PVAMU. Transfer students must have earned 12 credit hours of the 30 hours required from PVAMU.
  • Must have a 2.800 cumulative GPA
  • Fifteen (15) hours of verifiable community service
  • A full-time, currently enrolled student
  • Does not have any outstanding student conduct code violations
  • Complete one (1) Greek Life Perspectives Workshop during the semester of MIP participation
• Which organizations are ELIGIBLE to participate in the PVAMU MIP?
  • NOTE: Organizations might be “Eligible” but have not confirmed if they are participating in MIP.
  • PVAMU NPHC Member Organizations:
    • (see MIP webpage)
  • PVAMU CSO Member Organizations:
    • (see MIP webpage)
• What does “MIP” Program mean?  Why is it significant?
  • “MIP” means Membership Intake Process.   Registered Student Organizations that are member organizations of the PVAMU National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) or the Independent Greek Council (IGC) are classified as “social” fraternities and sororities.  To gain membership in one the organizations, the members have participated in traditional ritualistic ceremonies and educational processes to obtain membership.  These organizations are not historically associated with any particular field of study/discipline and membership is open to the general student body who meet the prescribed criteria for its respective organization.
• Am I guaranteed to affiliate with the respective organization of my choice after attending and participating in a GLP Workshop?
  • No.  Participation in the GLP Workshop does not guarantee membership in any PVAMU IGC or PVAMU NPHC member organization.  However, ONLY students who have successfully completed one (1) Greek Life Perspectives Workshop are eligible to be considered for membership in any PVAMU IGC or PVAMU NPHC member organization.
• How will the respective organization of my choice verify that I attended a GLP Workshop?
  • After completing the GLP Workshop, your name will be added to the PVAMU MIP Eligible Participants Database for that intake semester.
• What does the $35 Greek Life Perspectives Workshop fee cover?
  • The GLP Workshop fee covers the workshop materials, administrative cost, facilitator cost, and facility use.

 

For more information, please contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at (936) 261-2605.