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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about Latino Greek life? Need to learn something
about our organization?
- QUESTION
Does La Unidad Latina have a sister sorority?
- ANSWER
No. Although we have strong historic ties to some
organizations, we are not constitutionally or otherwise
affiliated with any other organization
- QUESTION
Do you haze?
- ANSWER
We do not physically abuse or degrade our Caballeros.
Although our process is difficult, we do not believe
brotherhood can be built upon a foundation of humiliation
and degradation. Furthermore, La Fraternidad has
anti-hazing policies which adhere to even the strictest
anti-hazing laws.
- QUESTION
How do you become an Hermano?
- ANSWER
There are three ways in which someone can become
an Hermano:
The undergraduate pledge process.
The graduate/professional pledge process.
Selection to become an Honorary Hermano
- QUESTION
When/how did the Chapter start?
- ANSWER
The Omicron Chapter was founded in 1994 when 8 devoted
gentlemen pledged and became Hermanos of La Unidad
Latina. By 1997, the Chapter had branched out to
Baruch College and was instrumental in founding
the Alpha Alpha Chapter at Stevens Institute of
Technology and the Alpha Eta Chapter at Columbia
University.
- QUESTION
How much does it cost to be in La Unidad
Latina?
- ANSWER
All Hermanos pay annual dues to be active within
La Fraternidad. The dues are currently in the $250
range.
- QUESTION
Will my academics suffer when I am in the
fraternity?
- ANSWER
No. Each chapter within this organization has a
4.0 scholastic program and mandates that each member
of the chapter maintain a minimum grade point average
to remain active in the chapter. Hermanos in various
professions are available to help younger Hermanos
in any subject that they may need assistance with.
Members with the highest GPA are recognized at the
fraternity's Annual National Gala held every February.
- QUESTION
What are the advantages of being in LUL?
- ANSWER
Along with the benefits of support, encouragement
and friendships that last a lifetime, fraternity
membership offers many practical benefits to its
members. The LUL Foundation, a 501-c-3 organization
offers scholarships to members who apply and are
accepted.
Members of the fraternity are provided unlimited
opportunities to develop their leadership skills
by attending seminars, holding officer and committee
positions within the chapter; and serving as a role
model for younger members. Through volunteering
in the community and on campus, members of fraternities
develop the self worth that comes from serving others.
Fraternities also offer a lifetime of networking
opportunities with men of all ages and professions.
- QUESTION
What about hazing and alcohol use?
- ANSWER
La Unidad Latina prohibits the use of alcoholic
beverages in membership recruitment. Each chapter
of the fraternity forbids all alcohol use by members
under the age of 21 years at any and all fraternity
events. The use of alcohol during formal recruitment
is strictly prohibited for all men who are participating
in the recruitment process. Men who are found in
violation of this policy will be dismissed from
the recruitment process.
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