This form shall be used in notifying the Assistant Director of Residence Life of ritual events. Notification of an event does not indicate College approval. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that ritual events are carefully planned, do not conflict with other events, and to remind the fraternal organization of its responsibilities under Ritual Policy, College Policy and state law. All Ritual Notification Forms shall be filed in accordance with the Lafayette College Ritual Guidelines (based on Article XII of the Interfraternity Council Constitution).

Section I : There shall be up to four rituals conducted per semester in which new member education takes place. More specifically, rituals shall be held on Bid Day, Initiation, mid new member education, and post new member education. Please note that the ritual during new member education is strongly encouraged by the IFC, however it is not mandatory that this ritual be used during the pledge education process. Requests for additional rituals must be approved by the Assistant Director of Residence Life. Rituals must be registered at least five days before the ritual will be conducted.

Section II : Rituals during semesters that include new member education shall not exceed 6 hours in length. During semesters in which new member education does not take place, a total of eight hours of ritual time will be allotted to each fraternity. This eight hour block of time is to be used at the chapter’s discretion. If required, an extension of time may be petitioned on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be made to Assistant Director of Residence Life with an explanation as to why the extension is necessary.

Section III : Only brothers (including alumni) and family may enter or exit the house while a ritual is in progress. The one exception is a pinning ritual, in which case members outside the organization may be present (unless otherwise specified by the chapter’s national organization).

Section IV : Under no circumstances is alcohol allowed as part of a ritual.

Section V : It is recommended that signs be placed on exterior doors, indicating that a ritual is in progress. Public Safety must be notified upon the conclusion of a ritual.

Section VI : Any violations of this policy will be handled by the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board. Violations may also be adjudicated by the College administration.

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Please be sure to contact Public Safety, x5330, upon completion of every ritual!