NC State Revokes Sigma Nu Beta Tau Charter
Members must vacate the shuttered fraternity house as a criminal investigation into hazing allegations continues.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in College Life
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NC State and Sigma Nu National revoked the Sigma Nu Beta Tau chapter's charter on Friday, and by Tuesday evening students no longer lived in the house. The move follows hazing allegations that are the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Why it matters
The chapter was shut down amid allegations under criminal investigation, leaving students displaced from the property. Raleigh residents and the university community are watching whether charges will follow, as the Wake County district attorney has said charges could be filed within 30 days.
The property is a 23-unit house owned by the Sigma Nu Beta Tau Chapter Housing Corporation, sitting on NC State-owned land leased to the corporation. Wake County records place its value above $3 million, and no charges have yet been filed.
The players
NC State University
A public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, which owns the land beneath the fraternity house and co-revoked the chapter's charter.
Sigma Nu National
The national headquarters of the Sigma Nu fraternity, which joined NC State in revoking the Beta Tau chapter's charter.
Wake County District Attorney's Office
The prosecutorial office for Wake County, which is overseeing the criminal investigation into hazing allegations and has not yet filed charges.
The details
NC State gave members until 4 p.m. Tuesday to vacate the house, and private security remained stationed behind the building. University staff are helping affected students find alternative housing and dining options.
Timeline
Friday: NC State and Sigma Nu National revoked the chapter's charter.
Tuesday, 4 p.m.: Deadline for members to vacate the house.
Within the next 30 days: Possible filing of criminal charges, according to the Wake County district attorney.
Campus Life Context
Universities and national Greek organizations have increasingly revoked chapter charters when hazing allegations surface, often before criminal findings are reached. The Sigma Nu Beta Tau action at NC State follows that pattern, with the outcome of the criminal investigation still pending.
Students who lived in the Sigma Nu Beta Tau house had to relocate by the Tuesday deadline and are receiving help from university staff to find housing and dining. Students in the Raleigh area should check with NC State housing and dining services for current options.
The takeaway
Students affected by sudden housing changes should contact university housing staff promptly for alternatives. Hazing investigations can move quickly, so following official university communications is the most reliable way to track developments.
What happens next
The Wake County district attorney has said charges could be filed within the next 30 days.
Further reading
For more on campus organizations and student housing, explore College Life coverage in Raleigh.
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