Organizational Conduct

MOrganizations with Pending Cases

These groups are pending an investigation with the Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs.
Last update: March 2024

Under investigation, still in operation: 

  • Phi Delta Theta under investigation as of February 21,2024.

Sanction Information

These groups have undergone the organizational conduct process with the Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA). The organizations below must comply with sanctions set by Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs.
Last update: March 2024

  • Pi Kappa Phi (ΠKΦ) Pi Kappa Phi violated the following University policies: 102.12: Hazing.102.08.A: Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.                      Pi Kappa Phi is on the status of Conditional Registration through the end of Winter quarter 2025 (March 21, 2025). While on Conditional Registration status, Pi Kappa Phi remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may not hold any social events, on- or off-campus, and is prohibited from holding events with other registered student organizations including sororities and fraternities. Pi Kappa Phi will also complete sanctions listed by OSSJA and their national organization.

 

 

  • Theta Chi (θX)- Theta Chi violated the following University policy: 102.12 Hazing                                                                                                                                                    Conditional Registration StatusStart Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
    End Date: end of Winter quarter 2024 and Spring Break 2024 (March 31, 2024)

     

    While on Conditional Registration status, Theta Chi remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may not hold any social events, on- or off-campus, and is prohibited from holding events with other registered student organizations including sororities and fraternities.      

    Modified Conditional Registration Status
    Start Date: Monday, April 01, 2024
    Theta Chi is on a status of modified Conditional Registration starting April 1, 2024 (first day of Spring quarter) through the end of Spring quarter 2024 (June 14, 2024). While on modified Conditional Registration status, Theta Chi remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may only hold a total of three (3) social events. These events cannot be open parties and must comply with safety and event management practices in accordance with the fraternity’s Safety Standards, state and federal laws, and university policy.

  • Chi Phi (XΦ)Chi Phi violated the following university policy:102.12: Hazing.Conditional Registration Status
    Start Date: Tuesday, December 05, 2023
    Complete by: Thursday, June 13, 2024   

     

    While on Conditional Registration status, Chi Phi remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may not hold any social events, on- or off-campus, and is prohibited from holding events with other registered student organizations including sororities and fraternities.

    If the chapter completes all sanctions related to the previous decision and the additional sanctions contained within this decision after the end of Spring Break 2024 but before the end of Spring quarter 2024, Chi Phi may contact OSSJA to discuss amending the Conditional Registration to a modified Conditional Registration which may allow Chi Phi to hold limited social events before the end of Spring quarter 2024. Approval of this modification will be at the discretion of OSSJA and if approved, restrictions and parameters will be placed on the social event(s) proposed by Chi Phi to ensure the events comply with safety and event management practices in accordance with the fraternity’s safety standards, state and federal laws, and university policy. Chi Phi is not permitted to hold any social events through the end of Winter quarter 2024 and Spring Break 2024 regardless of sanction completion.

   Previous policy violations from February 16, 2024: 102.08.B: Physical abuse or assault & 102.08.A: Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.

  • Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ)– Delta Delta Delta’s cease and desist is lifted immediately and the chapter may resume operations. Delta Delta Delta is on a status of Conditional Registration through the end of Fall quarter of 2024 (December 13, 2024). While on Conditional Registration status, Tri Delta remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may not hold any social events, on- or off-campus, and is prohibited from holding events with other registered student organizations including sororities and fraternities. Delta Delta Delta was found in violation of: 102.12: Hazing. 102.18.A: Prohibited manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcohol. 102.16 Failure to Comply. 102.08.A: Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.

  • Pi Kappa Phi (ΠKΦ) violated the following University policies: 102.18.A: Prohibited manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcohol. 102.08.A: Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person. Status of Conditional Registration through the end of Spring quarter 2024 (June 13, 2024).

While on Conditional Registration status, Pi Kappa Phi remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may not hold any social events, on- or off-campus, and is prohibited from holding events with other registered student organizations including sororities and fraternities. While on Conditional Registration status, Pi Kappa Phi remains a registered student organization and is not restricted from holding chapter meetings, recruitment, and philanthropic events, but may not hold any social events, on- or off-campus, and is prohibited from holding events with other registered student organizations including sororities and fraternities

Revoked and Closed Organizations

These groups lost their recognition with the Center for Student Involvement due to poor risk management practices or a decision made by the group’s national headquarters. They have been instructed to cease all operations at UC Davis.  The Center for Student Involvement recommends strongly against joining or collaborating with these groups. Contact the Center for Student Involvement for more information about any of these organizations, including their status and history at UC Davis.
Last update: February 2024

  • Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠKA) – (02/2024)- Pi Kappa Alpha is placed on Revocation of registration until Fall 2029. Due to the following policy violations: 102.18.A: Prohibited manufacture, sale or distribution of alcohol, 102.08.A: Physical abuse or assault, 102.16:B: Resisting or obstructing such university or other public officials in the performance of or attempt to perform their duties, and 102.08.A: Physical abuse or assault
  • ΨXΩ (Psi Chi Omega) (06/2022)- Placed on Revocation of registration until at least spring quarter 2027 due to incidents involving hazing. 
  • θT (Theta Tau) (04/2022)- National Office has closed chapter through at least Fall 2026 due to incidents involving hazing.
  • Ski & Snowboard Team (10/2021) – Placed on Revocation of registration until at least fall quarter 2026 due to incidents involving hazing and inappropriate alcohol use.
  • ΣKR  (Sigma Kappa Rho)  (5/2021) –  Placed on Revocation of registration until at least fall quarter 2026 due to incidents involving hazing. 
  • West Coast Bhangra (5/2020) – Placed on Revocation of registration until at least spring quarter 2025 due to misconduct involving ticket sales and money owed to the University
  • AEΠ (Alpha Epsilon Pi)  Placed on Revocation of Registration until at least spring quarter 2025 due to incidents involving hazing. This organization is still recognized by its National Headquarters and continue to operate in the area.  UC Davis and the Center for Student Involvement recommends strongly against joining or collaborating with this group.
  • ΖΨ Zeta Psi (1/2020)- Placed on Revocation of Registration until at least spring quarter 2025 due to incidents involving hazing. This organization is still recognized by its National Headquarters and continue to operate in the area.  UC Davis and the Center for Student Involvement recommends strongly against joining or collaborating with this group.
  • ΖBΤ – Zeta Beta Tau (5/2020) – In May of 2020, the Epsilon Chi colony was closed by the fraternity.
  • Light Ministries (4/2020) – Registration cancelled based on UC Davis policy that states a group associated with a local, state, national or international organization will be registered only if the group, through its members, retains decision-making authority and control over its programs.
  • ΣΛB – Sigma Lambda Beta (4/2020) – Placed on Revocation of registration until at least spring quarter 2025 due to incidents involving hazing
  • ΣΠ – Delta Sigma Pi (12/2019) – Placed on Revocation of Registration until at least winter quarter 2025 due to incidents involving hazing
  • ΣΜΔ – Sigma Mu Delta (11/2019) – Placed on Revocation of Registration indefinitely due to incidents involving hazing
  • ΠΑΔ- Pi Alpha Delta (2016) – Suspended by national organization and later revoked chapter status to transition into another law interest fraternity.
  • ΔΣΦ- Delta Sigma Phi (8/2015) – Placed on Revocation of Registration for at least five years after incidents involving alcohol.
  • XPO – Chi Rho Omicron (3/2015) – Placed on Revocation of Registration for at least five years after incidents involving hazing.
  • ΠAΦ – Pi Alpha Phi (8/2012) – Placed on Revocation of Registration for at least five years after incidents involving providing false information, serving alcohol to minors, and hazing. In September of 2012, the chapter’s charter was revoked by the Pi Alpha Phi National Board. Both the unrecognized group and its “Lil’ Sis” organization continue to operate in the area in violation of their revoked status by both the campus and the national fraternity.
  •  ΣAE – Sigma Alpha Epsilon (4/2012) – Placed on Revocation of Registration for at least five years after incidents involving serving alcohol to minors.
  • ΛΦE – Lambda Phi Epsilon (2/2012) – Placed on Revocation of Registration for at least five years after incidents involving hazing and providing alcohol to minors. Both the Chapter and its “Lil’ Sis” organization continue to operate in the area in violation of their revoked registration requirements.
  • AΦA – Alpha Phi Alpha (1/2005) – In January of 2005, the Theta Eta Chapter was closed by the fraternity.

Non-Recognized Organizations

These groups are either operating in the UC Davis area despite not being recognized by the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life or voluntarily gave up their status as recognized sororities or fraternities at UC Davis for the reasons listed. Contact the Center for Student Involvement for more information about any of these organizations, including their status and history at UC Davis. 

Non-recognized groups like the ones listed below have no relationship with the University. Students, Departments, sports clubs, RSOs, and other organizations should avoid joining or collaborating with any of the groups listed below.  They do not receive any oversight or liability coverage from the University or their parent organizations and are not held accountable at the local, regional, or national level. Students, organizations, and campus departments who interact or seek affiliation with these organizations do so at their own risk.

Last update: March 9, 2020

  • ΚΣ- Kappa Sigma (6/2015) –  In May 2015, the local chapter was closed by Kappa Sigma headquarters however, as of February 2020 the chapter has been operational without university recognition.
  • AΔX – Alpha Delta Chi (11/2009) – A non-registered all-women organization active in the Davis area. Not currently seeking recognition at UC Davis.
  • ΕΣΡ – Epsilon Sigma Rho (6/2013) – A non-registered all-male organization active in the Davis area that gave up recognition by the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life as well as RSO status. Not currently seeking recognition at UC Davis.
  • ΛXA – Lambda Chi Alpha (6/2013) – The group’s national headquarters officially suspended operations due to low membership.  
  • ΛΦΩ – Lambda Phi Omega (2/2013) – A local, non-registered fraternity formed by former members of a nationally affiliated Chapter that was placed on Revocation of Registration and lost its Charter due to repeated violations of University policy and serving alcohol to minors. Originally called “Phi Alpha Iota” before switching to the current name. Not currently seeking recognition at UC Davis.
  • AΔΦ – Alpha Delta Phi (6/2012) – The fraternity’s national headquarters suspended operations of the Colony due to low membership.
  • AZΨ – Alpha Zeta Psi (6/2011) – The organization ceased operations due to low membership.
  • ΠΣE – Pi Sigma Epsilon (6/2011) – The organization ceased operations due to low membership.
  • XΔ – Chi Delta (6/2011) – The organization ceased operations due to low membership.
  • ΦIA – Phi Iota Alpha (6/2011) – The organization ceased operations due to low membership.
  • ΔΠZ – Delta Pi Zeta (6/2011) – The organization ceased operations due to low membership.
  • ΚΑΠ- Kappa Alpha Pi– Not yet registered with OSFL at UC Davis.
  • ΔOX- Delta Omicron Chi (8/22/2016) – The organization ceased operations by choice.
  • ΣAN – Sigma Alpha Nu (9/1/2016) – Not registered through OSFL at UC Davis.
  • ΔXDelta Chi (3/24/2017) – The organization ceased operations by choice due to low membership.
  • BθΠ- Beta Theta Pi (11/2017) – The organization ceased operations by choice due to low membership
  • ΩΨΦ- Omega Psi Phi (2008) – A non-registered all-men organization active in the Davis area.

Not finding the organization you’re looking for or have a question about the list above? Email getinvolved@ucdavis.edu