Housing FAQ's
Can I sign a lease before recruitment ends?
Do not sign housing leases for residence halls or off-campus apartments/houses until your housing requirements for your sorority have been determined.
Will signing an off-campus lease affect my chance of getting a bid?
It is a requirement of membership that chapter facilities are full. Chapters will not know you signed a lease, but if you are unable to fulfill your obligation to the chapter you may not be able to continue the new member process. If this does occur, you will have taken a spot from another student.
Am I guaranteed a spot in the chapter facility?
While it is a requirement that chapter facilities are full, sometimes there are more members than there are spaces available. New members usually get priority, but if the new member class is large there may not be space available for everyone. In this case, a predetermined process will determine who gets a spot. Those who don't get a spot often live together in other off-campus housing.
What are my options if I wait to sign a lease but do no join or there is not space available?
Based on research there is plenty of off-campus housing available in January and February. The UM Off-Campus Housing Office can assist with finding available options. Additionally, in mid to late January, UM Housing will open the process for returning students who wish to live on campus.
Financial FAQ's
How much are dues?
Total dues vary from chapter to chapter, however, the range varies from $400 to $1,300 for the new member semester and $515 to $1,720 for non-resident active members.
How does the cost of living in a sorority house compare to living in the dorms?
For the 2024-2025 school year, room and board in the dorms varied from $13,835-$19,342 per year. For our chapter houses, room and board varies from $11,000-$15,000 per year, making them comparable to or less expensive than living in the dorms.
Are there any payment plans or scholarship opportunities to help with fulfilling financial obligations?
Yes. Chapters can individually provide members with payment plans based on their individual needs. To look at a chapter in specific just click on the chapter name in the table on the Cost of Membership page. Many financial aid plans will also cover the cost of off-campus housing such as living in a sorority house.