The National Accreditation Program is designed to ensure that chapters and colonies are meeting the minimum expectations for chapter operations and member development while aspiring to achieve greater engagement and positive Fraternal experiences at a local level. We embrace the diversity of skillsets and experiences our chapters offer their members and community; this program is designed to help encourage chapters to further shape their futures. All chapters and colonies are expected to participate in the National Accreditation Program on a semester-basis.

Each chapter/colony is expected to achieve at least 80% of the 20 total expectations listed under Membership Development & Chapter Operations in order to attain Bronze Accreditation. In order to achieve Silver or Gold, Bronze must be met, as well as the chapter/colony executing on at least 4 and 6 Engagement Goals respectively. Chapters/colonies will submit an Engagement Goals Worksheet for each Engagement Goal they intend to accomplish that semester; this will be due Mar. 7 for Spring semesters and Oct. 7 for Fall semesters. Throughout the semester, the chapter/colony will document progress, small wins, and areas of need as part of the President's Monthly Report, due every 7th of each month that school is in session. By the end of the semester, reflection on Engagement Goals will be held via the End of Term report.

Bronze Status: Meet 80+% of total expectations in Member Development & Chapter Operations.
Silver Status: Complete Bronze Status. Create, plan, execute, and reflect on at least 4 Engagement Goals that apply to the list below.
Gold Status: Complete Bronze Status. Create, plan, execute, and reflect on at least 6 Engagement Goals that apply to the list below.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

LEADING THE LION PRIDE
  1. Submission and approval of New Member Education Syllabus at least one week prior to start of new member activities.
  2. Induction Report and Fees are submitted within 48 hours after Induction Ceremony.
  3. Initiation Report and Fees are submitted at least 10 days prior to Initiation Ceremony.
  4. New Member Orientation concludes with the National Membership Examination being taken and passed by 80% for each new member.
ACADEMICS
  1. Chapter GPA is above the Campus All-Men’s Average GPA for the previous academic semester.
  2. Chapter submits academic plan that outlines support for members at risk and rewards members who achieve to their Chapter Google Drive by February 7/September 7.
SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY
  1. Chapter participates in/sponsors one major service program. Chapter must have at least 80% attendance and provides documentation of attendees by the end of the semester.
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP DEVEOPMENT
  1. Chapter submits/maintains a calendar of brotherhood development programs throughout the semester, including service, academic, social, and personal development opportunities by October 1st.

CHAPTER OPERATIONS

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
  1. Chapter has submitted most recent Chapter Constitution and By-Laws in their Chapter Google Drive by February 7/September 7.
  2. Chapter Officers report is submitted when new officers are elected by the end of the semester.
  3. Submit Monthly President's Report.
​RITUAL
  1. Chapter performs initiation ritual each semester witnessed by an alumnus/advisor/National Representative or submits recorded video to the National Office.
ADVISORY BOARD
  1. Chapter has active Chapter Advisor attending chapter meetings consistently and working with Executive Board.
RISK MANAGEMENT
  1. All chapter members are educated on Phi Mu Delta Risk Management Policies and chapter provides documentation of education by February 7/September 7.
  2. Chapter has zero National Code of Conduct violations.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  1. Chapter has no debt with the National Fraternity at the end of the semester.
  2. Chapter submits term budget for next semester by May 1/December 1.
  3. All active members are up to date in GreekBill by February 7/September 7.
RECRUITMENT/ RETENTION
  1. Chapter has submitted chapter-based recruitment plan with recruitment goals and strategies By February 7/September 7.
  2. Chapter retains 90% or more of their new members from Induction to Initiation.

ENGAGEMENT GOALS

CAMPUS
IFC
CIVIC
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
ALUMNI/PARENT
RECRUITMENT
ACADEMIC
OTHER