What is Recruitment?
Recruitment is the time when Greek organizations recruit and select new members. This generally consists of a 1-2 week period of scheduled events, usually held at the beginning of the fall/spring semesters. These events provide an opportunity for potential members to learn more about each Greek organization, to get to know its' members, and to fully evaluate joining Greek life.
Do I have to be Asian to join?
Sigma Psi Zeta is a multicultural sorority with SYZters coming from many diverse backgrounds. Although we are an Asian-Interest organization, we do not, by any means, exclusively recruit those who come from an Asian Background.
Can I rush for other organizations at the same time?
Yes! In fact, we encourage all potential new members to explore all the avaliable options.
What are the requirements?
There are no requirements to come to recruitment, however, you must attend one (1) General Interest Meeting and at least two (2) other events to qualify for a bid. You must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
What generally happens after recruitment?
A formal interview will be conducted for those who have shown a high interest in becoming a member of Sigma Psi Zeta and who have fulfilled all of the recruitment requirements. SYZters will then distribute a bid, which is an official invitation to join the sorority.
What is a bid?
A bid is an official invitation for individuals to join our sorority. You may either accept or decline the bid, if the bid is extended to you. If you wish to accept the bid, you will have to go through our New Member Education Process in order to become a full fledged sister of Sigma Psi Zeta.
What is the importance of the New Member Education Process?
The goal of the New Member Education Process is to instill leadership, develop time management skills, and increase the understanding of issues affecting minority women. Through this process, you will develop bonds of SYZterhood that will extend past the college experience. It is also a time period where intakes get to know more about the Sorority's values, traditions, and beliefs.
Does Sigma Psi Zeta haze?
There is NO FORM OF HAZING OF ANY KIND IN OUR INTAKE PROCESS! Our organization's national philanthropy is to 'Combat Violence against Women.' Thus, to engage in hazing our intake members would directly contradict what we so strongly work to prevent. We stand firmly in our philanthropy and our intake process lies in accordance with our values. Sigma Psi Zeta as a national organization PROHIBITS hazing of any kind.