FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS FOR POTENTIAL MEMBER
Q: HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION WHEN JOINING A SORORITY?
A: Wherever you feel you can be your real self is where you belong. Learn about each sorority and their values, goals, and missions. Seek out like minded girls who share the same values as you. Pick the sorority where you look up to the women as role models and want to surround yourself with.
QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS
Q: I SEE HOW SORORITIES ARE ON TELEVISION, HOW IS DELTA ZETA AT NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY DIFFERENT?
A: Total for our chapter has never been higher than 45 members. With a close niche group of women, we all get to know one another on more personal levels than sororities at large universities that have hundreds of members. Being as small as we are, we create stronger bonds together. The members of Delta Zeta at Northwood University join for the purpose of furthering their leadership skills, academic success while creating friendships that will last a lifetime.
Q: AM I GOING TO BE HAZED IF I JOIN A SORORITY?
A: Hazing is strictly forbidden at Northwood University. Hazing is also forbidden for each one the three sororities. If you are being hazed before, or after recruitment we advise you to report it IMMEDIATELY. Hazing is not sisterly behavior and we take the matter seriously.
Q: WHAT VALUES DOES THIS ORGANIZATION PROMOTE?
A: Delta Zeta values the pursuit of knowledge, social responsibility, giving back to the community, and building lifetime friendships. Each member strives to encourage women all around them to be both leaders and servers in the community.
Q: WILL I HAVE FREE TIME BEING IN A SORORITY?
A: Yes! Many sorority members are involved in at least one, two or three other organizations on campus and have free time.
Q: WHAT IS EXPECTED OF CHAPTER MEMBERS?
A: Chapter members are required to attend weekly meetings every Sunday evening. These meetings are mandatory, and prepare the sorority for the upcoming weeks of events. Members can anticipate in attending social events, philanthropy fundraising and engaging in community service. The time each member puts into the sorority, is what they will get out.
Q: CAN I PARTICIPATE IF I’M NOT A FRESHMAN OR TRANSFER STUDENT?
A: Of course! We encourage all grades to sign up for recruitment. Sometimes freshman year isn't the best time for some members to join, and if that is the case for you, don't worry! All grades sign up for recruitment, including transfer students. If you are a transfer student, joining a sorority is a great way to get involved in the community and on campus!
Q: DOES THE CHAPTER PERFORM HANDS-ON COMMUNITY SERVICE? IF SO, HOW OFTEN?
A: Yes, each member performs hands-on community service. Almost each month Delta Zeta members participate in community service. Whether it's helping serve warm cooked meals at Midland's Open Door, or packaging food at GO MAD Day, you can find each Delta Zeta member helping serve the community in many different ways. Our Philanthropy Chair informs the chapter of upcoming community service opportunities and members can decide which community service opportunities they want to participate in.
Q: WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO JOIN A SORORITY?
A: There are payment plans that can be set up for members! If you have a financial concern, or are interested in the breakdown of dues, please contact our Treasurer mathewsb13@northwood.edu.
Q: WHAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AS BOTH NEW MEMBERS AND ACTIVE MEMBERS?
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Q: WHY SHOULD I JOIN A SORORITY?
A: By joining the Greek community, a wealth of opportunities will await you. You will have the chance to develop new friendships, take part in meaningful campus activities and community service events, and develop your leadership skills. Delta Zeta was founded on the purpose to create among a group of women a true and lasting friendships in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote values-based living and embrace social responsibility.
Q: WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
A: Chapter meetings are every Sunday in the evening and are mandatory. Philanthropy events and fundraisers are also mandatory that the members attend. Each member is busy and has a different schedule, so we understand members can attend every event. We encourage and strive for members to attend any event they can to strengthen the bond between one another.