Here's something to ponder that others haven't brought up. It appears that the national is going to back them up no matter what (obviously, major mess ups aside). So, there could be two possible outcomes. They charter with nationals and IFC accepts them or they charter with nationals and IFC rejects them and they become an off campus chapter. Which would you rather have? (Yes, I know neither might be a better option). At least if they are part of IFC, then there can be some control or attempt to control them. If they are off campus then there is no IFC/university control and they are pretty much free to do as they please. Yes, they will have national but the national won't be there to monitor what they do. Additionaly, being rejected by IFC might cause even more tension between them and the rest of the Greek system and that could lead to increased ugliness. The best bet might be for the IFC/school to continue and try to work with them and try get them in the right direction. I would think not giving them an IFC charter should be a last resort.