Ithaca college, which is located in upstate New York, where the plot of this episode takes place, is the almamatter of CCH Pounder, who plays Mrs. Frederick, who does not have a part in this episode.
The fraternity featured is Psi Phi Zeta. Psi Phi is a homonym with SyFy, the network that produces the show.
References "Spinal Tap" Pete says "I'm going to crank this baby up to 11"
The frat house member who turns into a zombie is Called 'Moose Mulder' a possible reference to Fox Mulder from X-Files. The two shows feature a similar subject matter