NPC

FAQs

What is my responsibility as a member?

  • Each member is expected to maintain the high standards set by their sorority as well as the values established by the founders of the organization.
  • Each member is also expected to contribute her talents to her sorority.

What does it mean to be a lifelong member?

  • When a woman becomes a lifelong member of a sorority, she accepts a challenge and a role- that of being a unique individual and a small part of a unique whole.

What about the use of alcohol and controlled substances,  irresponsible behavior, and hazing?

  • Every NPC group expects its members to obey all local, state, and federal laws and to abide by the fraternity’s policies, guidelines, and standards. Each organization allocates significant resources to educate its members about alcohol and substance abuse.
  • NPC groups provide extensive guidelines for hosting social events, and chapters are expected to provide a safe environment for their members. If an incident occurs where policies are violated, the organization intervenes with disciplinary measures and further education to achieve a higher level of safety at chapter events.
  • NPC itself has several programs that address the high-risk behaviors prevalent on most campuses today- not just within the Greek community.

How can membership assist in my academic success?

  • All inter/national NPC sororities expect every member to strive to fulfill her academic potential. As a commitment to academic achievement, sororities offer several forms of support to assist members- from study resources to quiet study areas. When a member falls below the chapter’s required grade point average, additional study program are developed to improve her academic performance.
  • Most chapters have an alumnae advisor whose focus is the scholastic success of each member, and many have a faculty advisor who is a positive influence on the intellectual life of the members. Chapters acknowledge improved and high scholastic achievement with various awards and form of recognition.

What my time commitment?

  • Each member is expected to meet the set policies of the sorority