Thank you for your and your son’s interest in Sigma Lambda Beta!
We are excited for you to learn more about us! Feel free to read through the questions below. If you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
What is the official name of the fraternity?
Our official name is Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporated, or Sigma Lambda Beta for short. People call our members is "Betas."
What is the fraternity's goal?
Our fraternity provides a space for your son to engage in campus involvement and positive community building through social events, leadership opportunities, and service while establishing lifelong brotherhood connections.
We strive to advance young, collegiate students through the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service, and Cultural Awareness.
What are the benefits of my son joining Sigma Lambda Beta?
Your son will become a part of a lifelong network of men that help one another grow. Our fraternity provides a support system to keep your son motivated while he is away from home. Your son will also benefit by:
- Serving his community
- Achieving academic success
- Forming networking connections
- Forming lifelong friendships
- Being involved on campus
- Developing his leadership and interpersonal skills
Ultimately, he will develop into a model citizen through his involvement in Sigma Lambda Beta. Check out more about how he will benefit here.
How long will it take before my son is an official member?
The membership education program can last between 4 and 8 weeks During this program, your son's academics remain the top priority. Learn more about the program here.
What if I am hesitant about my son joining a fraternity?
The public narrative about fraternities and sororities is ignorant to all the benefits which these organizations provide for their members. Just look at these statistics. According to the North American Interfraternity Council, fraternity men:
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Are 5x more likely to support their alma mater
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Are 5x more likely to be satisfied with life after college
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Report lower levels of anxiety and depression
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Cited brothers as their most important resource
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Are more likely to engage with diverse viewpoints
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Show more learning gains during first year
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Are more likely to intervene in crisis situation
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Feel greater sense of belonging
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Find jobs quicker
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Have increased retention
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Have increased graduation rate
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Are more engaged in the workplace
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Are more satisfied in life
Will becoming a member affect my son's academics?
Yes! Your son's academics will be affected positively. We constantly enforce the importance of scholarship through
- A mimimum GPA of 2.50
- Mandatory study hours,
- Applying for scholarship programs
- Maintaining grade checks
- Utilizing on-campus resources.