Delta Zeta - Zeta Nu Chapter at Ferris State University

Members of Delta Zeta have high esteem and seek high scholarship, promote cultural interests, participate in campus activities, experience group interaction, provide service to others, cultivate friendships and continually strive to improve themselves.

Being Greek means more than just wearing Greek letters, attending meetings, and going to parties. Being in a fraternity/sorority is about making friendships that will last far beyond your college years while enhancing your personal development by committing to ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Greek individuals comprise only 2% of the population of the United States. However, this 2% is a very powerful group of individuals.

Of the nations 50 largest corporations, 43 are led by fraternity men and sorority women.
Greeks raise over $7 million for charity every year.
Over 85% of the student leaders on some 730 campuses are involved in the Greek community
All but eight U.S. Presidents have been fraternity men since 1825 when the first social fraternity was founded. Today, 76% of all U.S. Congressmen and Senators are Greek.
A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity/ sorority graduate, while under 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.
Approximately 85% of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies belong to a fraternity or sorority.
Less than 2% of an average college student's expenses go toward Greek membership dues.

Delta Zeta's new member program goals reflect the purpose of the Sorority as described in our Constitution, and reflect the vision of the National Council to instill pride, loyalty and commitment in every Delta Zeta. Those goals are:

To educate each New Member of the responsibilities of membership and create a respect for the core values and principles of the sorority.
To promote a sense of belonging and involvement with the chapter among each New Member.
To educate each New Member about life long commitment to Delta Zeta Sorority.
To provide educational opportunities for personal growth.

What is rush or new member recruitment?
It is a time for potential new members to meet Delta Zeta sisters at organized parties and explore what Delta Zeta has to offer them. This is also the time when Delta Zeta sisters to get to know each potential new member before deciding to invite them to become part of the sisterhood.
Who is eligible to become a member of Delta Zeta?
An undergraduate woman enrolled full time with 12 hours or more, who has at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA, and has the desire to grow in understanding and love as a sister.
Can first term freshman join Delta Zeta?
Yes a first term freshman may join Delta Zeta, but she must show proof of at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA from high school.
How much time is involved with becoming a sister?
The new member period is generally eight weeks long, and requires attendance at the new member meetings. Other time requirements would include attending chapter activities and study hours.
My daughter’s grades are very important to me, how can I be sure that they will not slip during the new member period or after she becomes a sister?
Individual academic performance is Delta Zeta's number one priority. We have an academics officer that coordinates assistance for sisters needing help in any subject. We also have a faculty advisor on campus to help locate university resources to help all sisters and new members.
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, you obtain the bond of sisterhood with Delta Zeta National Sorority with 165 chapters across the United States. As an alumna, you have the opportunity to become involved in one of 250 Delta Zeta alumnae chapters located across the United States and Canada.
What chances do I have of becoming a leader in the Delta Zeta chapter?
You have every chance in the world to become a leader! 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 well rounded members for Delta Zeta and for the community.

Delta Zeta's official website: http://www.deltazeta.org
Zeta Nu's Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/deltazetazn

Who is eligible to become a member of Delta Zeta? An undergraduate woman enrolled full time with 12 hours or more, who has at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA, and has the desire to grow in understanding and love as a sister.

Can first term freshman join Delta Zeta? Yes a first term freshman may join Delta Zeta, but she must show proof of at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA from high school.

How much time is involved with becoming a sister? The new member period is generally eight weeks long, and requires attendance at the new member meetings. Other time requirements would include attending chapter activities and study hours.

Who is eligible to become a member of Delta Zeta?
An undergraduate woman enrolled full time with 12 hours or more, who has at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA, and has the desire to grow in understanding and love as a sister.

Can first term freshman join Delta Zeta?
Yes a first term freshman may join Delta Zeta, but she must show proof of at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA from high school.

How much time is involved with becoming a sister?
The new member period is generally eight weeks long, and requires attendance at the new member meetings. Other time requirements would include attending chapter activities and study hours.