New Member Education

Per the Greek Life Handbook, New Member Educators are responsible for filing New Member Education Plans with the Office of Greek Life and Student Societies and making their organizations fully aware of all new member policies. 

Training: 
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM (EST) at Collis 101.

Education Plans:
November 21 - New Member Review Begins
January 5 - Policy Compliant New Member Plans Due
* Your organizations New Member Education Plan must be submitted and reviewed by the Greek Life and Student Societies Staff and signed prior to any new member activities taking place.

Begin the New Member Education Plan Submission Process Here
Changes must be submitted at least 48 hours before taking place to Makenzie Vandenbark, Assistant Director for New Member Education and Chapter Management

A New Member Education Plan must include: 

1. A Statement of Purpose
2. Contact Information (New Member Educator(s), President, Advisor(s), GLASS Staff)
3. Anti-Hazing Policy and Content
4. Initiation Requirements
5. Post-Initiation Membership Expectations 
6. Judicial Process Overview
7. Membership Removal Policy and Procedures
8. All Financial Expectations 
9. Mentorship Program Outline
10. Calendar of Events with Descriptions

Finalized new member plans will be signed by organization president, new member educator, and advisor, verified by GLASS staff, and documented on DartGroups.

[Fall 2025] New Member Education Planning Form

[Winter 2026] New Member Contract (within 48 hours of joining)

Dartmouth College Hazing Policy 

Greek Life and Student Societies New Member Education Policy

New Member Community Building