Rutgers Greek life will have to look beyond their houses if they have any interest in partying for the rest of the semester.

Kelly Heyboer reports for NJ.com:

Rutgers University bans fraternity and sorority parties

Rutgers University is banning all fraternity and sorority house parties for the remainder of the spring semester after several alcohol-related incidents on campus, university officials said Monday.

The ban, which students are calling an informal “social probation,” applies to all 86 of Rutgers’ fraternities and sororities.

“Rutgers takes seriously its commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment. In light of a number of alcohol-related incidents this year involving Greek organizations, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs has placed a moratorium through the end of the semester on parties in fraternity and sorority houses,” said E.J. Miranda, a Rutgers spokesman.

Fraternities and sororities will be permitted to hold their end-of-the-year “formals” and other events arranged at off-campus facilities where third-party vendors serve alcohol. The Rutgers University Dance Marathon, a student-run fundraiser, will also go on, as planned, this weekend.

But all other fraternity and sorority parties must be cancelled or the Greek organizations could face disciplinary action from the Rutgers Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, or OFSA.