RALEIGH, N.C. – The former Sigma Nu fraternity house on the NC State campus is now empty after the university and Sigma Nu National revoked the Beta Tau chapter’s charter on Friday. Members were given a deadline of 4 p.m. on Tuesday to vacate the property, and by that evening the house was cleared of residents.
Property details and next steps
The house, owned by the Sigma Nu Beta Tau Chapter Housing Corporation and leased from the university, contains 23 units and is valued at more than $3 million, according to Wake County records. The nonprofit housing corporation, staffed by alumni volunteers, provides housing and meal services for fraternity members.
University officials said staff are assisting displaced students in finding alternative housing and dining options. Sigma Nu National confirmed that the housing corporation and the university will decide the future use of the property.
Hazing investigation continues
A criminal investigation into hazing allegations remains ongoing. The Wake County district attorney’s office has not filed charges yet but indicated that charges could be filed within the next 30 days.
Dr. Elizabeth Allan, director of the University of Maine Hazing Prevention Research Lab, warned that hazing allegations can have lasting academic and personal effects on students, even after an organization closes. She emphasized that accountability can encourage more reporting of such incidents on campuses nationwide.
Community impact
The closure of the fraternity house highlights the university’s commitment to student safety and the broader effort to address hazing across college campuses. Local authorities and university officials continue to monitor the situation as the investigation proceeds.
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