Sigma Alpha Mu Mu Upsilon Chapter - FAQ

Superior social life? Support from others when you need it? Respect? Tradition? Leadership opportunities? Networking? All valid reasons, but the one cited most by members is a sense of brotherhood. Joining is one way to make a college campus seem smaller, friendlier, and easier to handle. It gives you a place and people to count on. It gives you a family.

Fraternity men come from all academic majors, from Business to Zoology, from undecided freshmen to graduating seniors. Each fraternity on campus takes pride in their diversity. Each has its own personality; some stress partying, some are more sports-minded, others are proudest of volunteer work. The members of Sigma Alpha Mu strike a balance between academics, social life, community service, and athletics, but what we have in abundance is brotherhood. We have brothers that are there for each other no matter what curves life throws at you.

Getting good grades in college can be quite challenging. Sigma Alpha Mu was originally founded to further scholastic achievement for all members. Not surprisingly, grade point averages for fraternity members are equal to and in most cases exceed those of all students.

Fraternity costs are only about 2.5% of a student's total expense. This investment covers national dues and organized functions within the fraternity. The friendships and lifetime of experiences formed far outweigh the minor economic expense of being in a fraternity.

Hazing is against the law, and prohibited at Brooklyn College. While hazing can be a secretive event, Sigma Alpha Mu members are extremely open when it comes to our Anti-Hazing policy. Ask any member about our position on hazing and you'll see that membership in our organization comes with "no strings attached."

That's up to you. Some plan an active leadership role; others just participate. Yet as most members notice - "Having a good time is contagious" - and you may find yourself making time for your brothers, because they will make time for you.

Most members think so because so much opportunity is built in. And that goes beyond parties to include such activities as intramurals, alumni events, conventions, and weekend getaways. In addition, IGC often sponsors "Greek Only" events which are a great opportunity to form friendships with other Greeks.

The academic portion of your university career is one significant determinant in your future success. The primary purposes of the fraternity system is to encourage and develop high scholastic achievement among its members. Just over 50% of students in universities end up graduating. However, if you belong to a fraternity, your chances of graduating increase to over 70%! Fraternity members help each other to succeed!

Almost always, a perspective employer will peruse your resume, looking for any type of community involvement. An employee, active in the community, will radiate that same good will to his coworkers, and in turn, create a better image for his company. You need philanthropy involvement on your resume. In a fraternity, you are commonly exposed to the community through United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and countless other community organizations. The fraternity is an excellent way for you to donate your time for a good cause.

Athletics, and physical fitness are an essential part of your well being. Alone, it can be a challenge to gather a group of individuals to compete in campus athletic events such as intramurals. However, fraternities thrive on intramurals, Greek games, and all areas of physical well being. As a member of a fraternity athletic team, you will learn the pride accompanied with sportsmanship, team spirit, and competition.

In Sigma Alpha Mu, you will be given countless opportunities to lead individuals. Everyone in a fraternity is a leader. By being an officer, an executive, a committee chairperson, or just a participant, you are setting an example for others to follow. You learn by doing. Through your positions, you learn how to manage money, run effective meetings, speak in public, and motivate others. These are some of the skills that will benefit you during your college years, and will follow you through your entire life. In today's world, it takes more than a degree to get ahead. Employers want to hire those with quality leadership experience. In Sigma Alpha Mu, you have a chance to hone your leadership skills before you enter the "Real World."

Brotherhood is what truly sets fraternities apart from other organizations. In fact, brotherhood is the foundation of the Sammy experience. Brotherhood combines every person's individuality within the framework of mutual cooperation toward specific goals. As a fraternity brother you will form friendships unlike any found in other organizations. Brotherhood is by no means conformity. No fraternity is made up of members who are exactly alike. By choosing to become a member of a fraternity, you will meet brothers who grow to become your closest friends; those who will cheer you on when you're successful and who will support you when you are not.

No matter if you have graduated and are searching for career employment, or simply trying to find a summer job, in today's market, you need networking. The majority of the available jobs never even get advertised in newspapers or job postings because most firms choose to hire within. A fraternity is the best way to get a foot in the proverbial door. A fraternity with strong ties to its Alumni will have a number of connections in a diverse number of fields. They may be able to help you find that job you're looking for.

Assume you're planning a trip to another city in the United States. You need a place to stay, but since you're like most college students, you don't have a lot of money to spend. Fraternity membership allows you to travel to other fellow chapter houses to meet brothers and have a place to stay for free! When you arrive at another Sammy house, although you may have never met these brothers before, you have a fraternal bond, and you're more than just a guest in their home, you're their brother!