FIPG's Risk Management Policy sets the baseline rules every fraternity chapter, colony, student, and alumnus must follow — covering alcohol and drugs, hazing, sexual abuse and harassment, and fire/health/safety. This hub breaks the policy into its four core areas, plus the annual education requirement your chapter must meet.
For: All ΦKT members and volunteers — especially BOG members, chapter officers, and risk management chairmen.
When: Start of the year, and anytime you need a refresher before an event.
In This Guide
Alcohol & Drugs
Hazing
Sexual Abuse & Harassment
Fire, Health & Safety
The annual education requirement
Who and What This Policy Covers
The policy applies to all fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership — undergraduate chapters and colonies, individual students, and alumni. It's not limited to official chapter events; it covers any situation an outside observer would associate with the fraternity, on or off chapter premises.
The Four Core Areas
Each area below has its own full article with the specific rules, common blind spots, and FAQ. Start with whichever is most relevant to what you're planning right now.
🔗 LINK: Alcohol & Drugs — What FIPG Actually Requires
Rules on purchasing, open parties, drinking games, rush events, and required vendor guidelines.
🔗 LINK: Hazing — Definition, Examples, and Your Chapter's Obligation
FIPG's broad definition of hazing, common activities that qualify, and why consent isn't a defense.
🔗 LINK: Sexual Abuse & Harassment — The Standard Your Chapter Must Meet
What conduct is prohibited, including a specific ban on hired entertainers at fraternity events.
🔗 LINK: Fire, Health & Safety — Chapter House Requirements
Chapter house standards covering fire codes, evacuation routes, and prohibited items.
The Annual Education Requirement
FIPG doesn't just set the rules — it requires chapters to actively teach them.
☐ Instruct all students and alumni/alumnae in the Risk Management Policy annually
☐ Provide all students and key volunteers with their own copy of the policy each year
☐ Keep a copy of the policy available on the fraternity's website
📌 Policy — This instruction is required annually, not a one-time onboarding item — every year's members and volunteers need it fresh, even returning ones.
✅ Best practice — Pair this requirement with your chapter's start-of-year university standards walkthrough, so members hear FIPG's rules and your university's rules in the same sitting rather than as two separate, easy-to-skip meetings.
FAQ
Does this policy apply to alumni too, or just current students?
It applies to all levels of fraternity membership, including alumni — not just currently enrolled students.
Do we need to re-teach this every year, even to returning members?
Yes. FIPG requires annual instruction for all students and alumni, so this isn't a one-time new-member topic.
Where do we get an official copy of the full policy to post on our website?
Check with your Chapter Advisor or Executive Offices staff for the current official version to post and distribute.
Questions? Contact your Chapter Services Consultant
Last reviewed: September 2026