What are Recruitment Events or New Member recruitment?

Who is eligible to become a member of Delta Zeta?

Can Freshmen join Delta Zeta during their first semester?

How much time is involved in becoming a sister?

My grades are very important to me, how can I be sure that they won't slip during the New Member period or after I become a sister?

Once a sister, how long is membership good for?

Does Delta Zeta have a sorority house @ MTU?

What are the current financial requirements to become a sister?

How much are chapter dues?

Are there any other expenses involved with being a member of Delta Zeta?

What philanthropy projects is Delta Zeta involved in?

What chances do I have of becoming a leader in the Delta Zeta chapter?


What are Recruitment Events or New Member recruitment?

It's a time for potential New Members to meet the sisters at organized parties/activities.  It gives the potential New Member a chance to explore what Delta Zeta has to offer for her personally, as well as a chance for sisters to get to know each potential New Member before deciding to invite them to become part of the sisterhood.

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Who is eligible to become a member of Delta Zeta?

An undergraduate woman enrolled full time with 12 credits or more, with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and the desire to grow in understanding and love as a sister.

 

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Can Freshmen join Delta Zeta during their first semester?

No, the national sororities on MTU's campus wish to ensure that each woman has a chance to adjust to college life before committing herself to an organization.  Freshmen are welcome to come to recruitment events of Delta Zeta during their first semester but can not join until they establish a Fall GPA.

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How much time is involved with becoming a sister?

The New Member period is generally 8 to 10 weeks long and requires attendance at a weekly new member meeting (set at a time that all new members have available). Other time requirements would include attending chapter activities and study hours.

 

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My grades are very important to me, how can I be sure that they won't slip during the new member period or after I become a sister?

Individual academic performance is Delta Zeta's  Number 1 priority.  Many of our sisters study together both during set study hours and on their own.  We have an academics chairman that coordinates assistance for sisters needing academic help.  Also, our sorority is comprised of members representing a wide variety of majors, so chances are other sisters can help you with a subject you're struggling with.  Even more, its helpful to register for the same classes as a sister with the same major so you can be study buddies.

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Once a sister, how long is membership good for?

Once you become an initiated member of Delta Zeta, you are a member for life. As a collegiate member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, you share a bond of sisterhood member of over 165 chapters across the United States and Canada.  As an alumnae, you have the opportunity to become involved in one of 250 Delta Zeta alumnae chapters located across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

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 Does Delta Zeta have a sorority house at MTU?

Yes, 16 sisters live in the house each year. It’s a Delta Zeta requirement that all sisters live in the house for a minimum of 1 year.  Living in the house is a fun experience and strengthens the bonds between sisters.  Most sisters find living in the sorority house to also be very convenient as that it is relatively close to campus, all the chores are split up (from bathroom and kitchen cleaning to shoveling), and they get to live with some of their best friends.

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What are the current financial requirements to become a sister?

There is a National New Member fee of $40, due the 1st week of the New Member period.
There is a National Initiation fee of $80, due the 4th week of the New Member period.
The Delta Zeta Badge and Guard cost $101, due 4th week of the New Member period.

The Building Fund is a one time donation of $100, due one year from Initiation.

If circumstances arise where you must leave the New Member program, your money can be returned.

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How much are chapter dues?

Dues: 8 months at $30/month.  This money is put into our chapter budget.  It pays for activities, social, and other sorority functions.

Furnishing Fund: 8 months at $6/month.  This money is used to buy big things for the house (furniture, new chairs for the dining room, etc.).  Even if you don't live at the house, you still own part of the house and are encouraged to stop by, visit, and use things at the house.

Parlor Fee: 2 semesters at $30/each - This money is used to maintain the house on a daily basis and is only paid by people not living in the house.  This is the out-of-house sisters contribution toward the supplies and utilities they use throughout the year.  The in-house sisters already contribute to this fund through their rent.

Social Fee: 2 semesters at $15/each - This money is used to fund social activities.

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Are there any other expenses involved with being a member of Delta Zeta?

There will be misc. optional costs throughout the academic year like t-shirts, Spring formal, etc.  Most of these costs can be managed by using your judgment on what you want to pay for and what you aren't necessarily interested in.

 

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What philanthropy projects is Delta Zeta involved in?

The Lambda Theta chapter is committed to supporting Delta Zeta's national philanthropy foundation, which supports national organizations and local projects designated to help those with speech and hearing disorders.  Included are Gallaudet University, the House Ear Institute and the Better Hearing Institute.  The foundation also makes annual grants to Delta Zeta alumnae chapters to assist with local service projects in hearing centers, schools and clinics through their hearing help grants.

Refer to our philanthropy page to see more of our chapter's involvement.  The chapter has numerous philanthropy projects, and is always looking for ways to support the local community.

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What chances do I have of becoming a leader in the Delta Zeta chapter?

You have every chance in the world!  Delta Zeta has many executive board positions and many chairperson offices, as well as committees for special activities.  Delta Zeta also has a 100% chapter involvement directive where we encourage our members to belong to at least one other campus/community organization.  We feel that by encouraging our members to participate in other organizations and hold office in these organizations, we are developing more well rounded members for Delta Zeta and for the community.

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Liz Hubsky

Delta Zeta, Lambda Theta
Revised: 10/09/07