Frequently Asked Questions

How long is your pledge program? It is a 12 week program designed to acclimate pledges to college-level studying, fraternity history and brotherhood. It emphasizes academics, intramural's, fraternity history, community service, and campus involvement.

What rules does FarmHouse have for new members? Traditional fraternity history tests, intramural participation, and campus involvement and completion through the pledge process through initiation week. Is there a grade requirement I must meet? FarmHouse requires a 2.5 GPA to become an initiated member. Pledges who fail to meet the 2.5 minimum will not be initiated, and are allowed a second semester to meet the requirement. Active members who fail to meet the 2.5 minimum GPA are put on study table according to our scholarship chair to help them get their grades back up.

How many pledges will be taken next fall? We have on average pledge classes of around 15 guys. How active is FarmHouse in intramural's? At FarmHouse there are teams for nearly every intramural sport offered ranging from basketball, indoor/outdoor soccer, football, and kickball. We have very active members and usually make it to playoffs for each sport.

How much will my house bill be each month? Surprisingly, it is less expensive to live at FarmHouse than in the residence halls. Also, FarmHouse is well below the means for fraternities in house bills. The house bill for 2009-2010 school year will be around $2,550 a semester which includes room and board, cable (internet and TV), and 14 meals a week, prepared by our cook, Jill.

How many social functions do you have during the year? We try to have at least one social event per month ranging from dinners, Set up your roommate, and Date Dash. We have a fall cruise at lake Coeur D'Alene during early October. We also have parties such as our Graffiti bash, Greek Wedding, Polyester Wedding, and our yearly 70s party.

Does FarmHouse offer any scholarships? Our chapter offers incentives to the pledge program with all freshman who gain over a 3.0 get a $500 scholarship. The voted Pledge of the Year gets another $500. There are various other scholarships that FarmHouse Alumni present to the members based on grades, extracurricular activities, and year in house.

What are some advantages of membership in FarmHouse as compared to other fraternities? Here at FarmHouse we strive to build brotherhood among the members which is our biggest advantage. With our given house size being roughly 35 through the years, it is easy to know everyone in the house as if they were your brother and that’s how you build real friendships.

Do you have a cook? Yes, Jill has been our house cook for a number of years, and we have no plans of ever getting rid of her. She cooks Monday though Friday providing us with lunch and dinner and a hot breakfast for the mornings.

Are there a lot of guys in the chapter with my major? We have brothers in every academic college at Idaho. Ranging from Biology to Business to Engineering to Agriculture to even Art and Journalism, chances are there is a member with the same major that can give you guidance.

How involved is your fraternity in student government and other campus activities? FarmHouse members can be found in everything, from ASUI to honoraries to campus-wide groups and even ROTC. Every member of our house is part of one if not multiple student organizations.

What is the living situation in your chapter? At FarmHouse we have individual rooms that are completely customizable as can be seen from the photo section. New people to the house are usually paired up with a roommate for a semester so they can get help “learning the ropes.”

What kind of time commitment is the fraternity? As a pledge, the required time commitment is more than that for an average active member. Still, this commitment does not, and should not, interfere with school or other activities. Any pledge obligation, such as study hours or intramural's, is designed to assist our potential members in making the most of their first semester.