Housing Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If my son/daughter joins a fraternity/sorority, will he/she
be required to live in a chapter house?
A: In all likelihood, 'yes'.
The requirements for each organization vary. This is an excellent
question to raise during recruitment. Typically, all members must
live in the facility until the facility is at capacity. Once at
capacity, additional policies and procedures come into effect.
Students holding membership in a Greek organization should be aware
of all applicable rules before making plans to live elsewhere.
Q: Are Greek houses owned by the university?
A: All chapter house facilities are owned by an
alumni/ae corporation board.
These alumni/alumnae volunteers are responsible for the upkeep of
the facility, establishing the cost of room and board, and managing
the facility's staff. Living arrangements vary from chapter to
chapter as to how many members reside in the chapter house and in
each room. All womens' facilities are alcohol-free; mens facilities
vary. Some chapters employ cooks and offer a meal plan; plans vary.
Only sophomores, juniors, and seniors may live in a chapter
house.
Most chapters participate in an optional Greek billing service
through Residence Life/Student Accounts. Greek room and board
charges for those chapter members will appear on the student's
statement from Butler. Chapters that do not use the service are:
Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Pi Beta Phi;
each of their respective house corporations will bill each student
resident directly.
Q: How do the Greek housing costs compare to Butler's residence
halls?
A: Costs are per semester, 2012-2013, and are subject to
change.
Additional dues and fees may be charged separately from room and
board.
| Fraternities |
Room Charge Per Semester |
Board Per Semester |
| Delta Tau Delta |
$3400 |
* |
| Lambda Chi Alpha |
$2960 |
$2640 |
| Phi Delta Theta |
$3475 |
$1850 |
| Phi Kappa Psi |
$2750 |
* |
| Sigma Chi |
$4675 |
$1450 |
| Sigma Nu |
$3607 double
$3866 single |
$1463 |
* No meal service at chapter house; students may purchase
university meal plan.
| Sororities |
Room Charge Per Semester |
Board Per Semester |
| Alpha Chi Omega |
$2400 |
$1365 |
| Alpha Phi |
$1771.75 |
$1745.75 |
| Delta Delta Delta |
$1580 |
$1646 |
| Delta Gamma |
$1525 |
$1250 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta |
$1970 |
$1900 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma |
$1857 |
$1712 |
| Pi Beta Phi |
$2272.50 |
$1928.50 |
| Residence Halls |
Room Charge Per Semester*** |
Board Per Semester |
| Residential College |
$2685 |
$2870 |
| Ross Hall |
$2405 |
$2870 |
| Schwitzer Hall |
$2405 |
$2870 |
| University Terrace |
$3123 |
Not required |
***Based on double occupancy
Q: Who should I contact if there is a question regarding my
son/daughter's housing contract?
A: Contact the chapter's house corporation
board.
Questions about a bill from the university can be directed to the
Office of Residence Life at (317) 940-9458.
Q: How are payments handled if students have loans,
scholarships, etc.?
A: For members of chapters billing through Butler,
loans/scholarships covering room and board will be handled just as
if the student were in a residence hall (see above).
For members of other chapters, there will be a credit on the
student's account after tuition and fees have been covered; a
refund can be requested by the student to pay for room and board at
the chapter house. In both cases, there may be an additional amount
charged for chapter dues, etc. not covered in room and board.
For more information, or to obtain contact information for a
house corporation board, contact the Office of Greek Life at (317)
940-6590.