Well here goes nothing

[natester]

Hey there,

I'm Nate. A new freshmen going to Brigham Young University Idaho. Yup. Mormon school. I guess i'm feeling pretty ambitious and want to start a fraternity. It would definitely be an interesting attempt due to the schools honor code restricting sex or drinking, but hey might as well give it a shot.

Yup, that's why i'm here.

[DGTess]

So which fraternities would you have to eliminate because their principles include sex and drinking???? I can't think of one, but then I don't know the creeds of all the NIC fraternities.

Contrary to many non-members' beliefs, that's not what fraternities are about.

[Greek_or_Geek?]

The church did away with its own fraternity and sorority system last year. I doubt there's going to be a lot of administration support for a secular fraternity at BYU. There's a lot more to starting up a fraternity chapter than simply wanting one at your school.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by natester

It would definitely be an interesting attempt due to the schools honor code restricting sex or drinking . . . .

Not to mention that the BYU administration will not support any fraternities on campus and forbids student organizations that have exclusive membership in any way or that charge more than $30 per semester on dues.

If you wanted the collegiate fraternity experience, then I'm afraid you chose the wrong college. Then again, I get the idea that you're looking for a Hollywood fraternity.