Advisors

A fraternity and sorority chapter advisor plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting the chapter’s leadership and overall operations. By fostering collaboration between the chapter, university, and national organization chapter advisors aid in creating a positive Greek experience.

OFSL Advisor Policy

• Every chapter must have at least one Greek alumni chapter advisor within a 100-mile radius of campus to remain in good standing/recognized by the University.
• Advisors must be at least 25 years of age and/or have completed their undergraduate degree at least 4 years prior to serving in the role.
• Third-party paid consultants cannot serve as the primary chapter advisor.
• An individual cannot serve as a chapter advisor for more than one Greek organization.
• Chapters with more than 50 members must have a second advisor

Faculty/Staff Advisor

Fraternity and sorority faculty/staff advisors provide a vital link between the students and faculty, bridging the gap between their classroom and beyond the classroom experiences. The following are the expectations of a faculty/staff advisor:

• The faculty/staff advisor must be a current full-time faculty or administrative staff member at The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa campus.
• Graduate students are not eligible to fulfill this role.
• Chapter advisors may also serve as faculty/staff advisors, assuming they meet all other qualifications.
• Faculty/staff advisors must be at least 25 years of age and/or have completed their undergraduate degree at least 4 years prior to serving in the role.
• Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff are NOT eligible to serve as chapter faculty/staff advisors.
• It is not required that the faculty/staff member be of the same gender, be a member of that particular fraternity or sorority, or have been a member of a fraternity or sorority in order to serve.
• An individual may serve as the faculty/staff advisor for no more than two chapters.

Advisor Resources