There are two types of Fraternity Housing at the University of Evansville.

University-Managed Fraternity Houses

Several of our male students live in University-managed fraternities.  Students living in these properties fall under the standard housing contract.  There is a mix of upperclassmen and freshmen in these houses.  While technically considered Village housing, freshmen who have signed a bid may request to move into the fraternity house if they are in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.  Policies regarding University housing apply to these houses as they would any residence hall.  

University Approved Housing - Fraternity Housing

University approved housing refers to a housing status available to recognized fraternities that own houses as a form of alternative housing for students and that request such status from the University.

While fraternity houses operate under their own house policies, residents are subject to all University regulations. Violations of University policies in fraternity houses will be handled through the normal judicial process. There are policies that govern students’ eligibility for fraternity housing and responsibilities assigned to the fraternity.

• University policy requires all single freshmen, not living with a relative, to reside in University residence halls. Freshmen who have signed a bid may request to move into the fraternity house if they are in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University. In addition, the fraternity must be in good disciplinary standing and must facilitate the required paperwork as described by the University to expedite the “move-over” process.

• During the academic year, the fraternity house is to be occupied for residential use by full-time students. Exceptions may be made for part-time graduating seniors. Any other part-time students may be housed on a space-available basis and with the prior approval of the University.     

• As a result of University disciplinary action taken against an individual student or the fraternity, eligibility for fraternity housing may change at any time. The University also reserves the right to remove students from residing in the house if it believes the welfare of the student(s) would be better served living in university housing or other facilities.

• The University expects the fraternity to adhere to the same health and safety guidelines that are prescribed for university housing. These guidelines are updated annually and can be obtained from the Office of Residence Life. The fraternity assumes responsibility for conducting safety inspections of individual rooms on a routine basis, and for enforcing health and safety guidelines as prescribed by the University.

There are certain benefits to the fraternity that accompany status as approved University housing. They are:

• Unlike any other students moving off-campus, undergraduates who wish to reside in the fraternity house will not have their UE financial aid amount reduced despite moving out of a University owned housing facility.

• Residents of fraternity houses may purchase meal plans through the Office of Residence Life, but are not required to do so.

The University of Evansville recognizes and respects a student’s right to privacy. However, all approved University housing can be entered without prior notification of fraternity members for the purposes listed below:

• By law enforcement officials in the performance of statutory duties and in accordance with legally defined procedures for search and seizure.

• By University personnel in emergency situations to provide for the health and welfare of students or to prevent damage to property of a student, the fraternity or the University.

• By University personnel when there is probable cause to believe a violation of University or civil regulations is being committed.

• By University personnel conducting monthly fire and safety inspections.

Failure to allow immediate access to an approved University unit upon request, or creating, encouraging or participating in a situation detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the University community and its members will lead to severe sanctions including the possible revocation of approved housing status. Any violation of the policies and rights listed above may result in the fraternity’s loss of “approved University housing” status and all benefits related thereto.

Nothing in these rights and policies is intended to diminish the fraternity’s ultimate liability to provide a safe environment for students. That liability resides solely with the fraternity and not with the University.