| Frequently
Asked Questions |
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What
is your policy regarding membership selection? |
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Sigma
Delta Tau is completely non-discriminatory in membership selection
and each undergraduate chapter of SDT is entirely autonomous in
their selection of members. Recommendations are not required for
membership. Each candidate for membership must meet all grade point
requirements established by the university and Sigma Delta Tau and
may not be a current or previous member of another NPC sorority. |
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What
is your legacy policy? |
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A
legacy is defined as a sister, daughter or granddaughter of a member
of Sigma Delta Tau. Each chapter is required to give special consideration
to all legacies participating in membership recruitment. Though
there is no guarantee of a bid, we do need to know ahead of time
that the potential member is a legacy so that we can guarantee extra
special consideration! Please see complete information in our SDT
Alumnae Section: “Register Your Legacy!” |
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What
are the grade requirements for membership in Sigma Delta Tau? |
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A
minimum 2.25 Grade Point Average is required for initiation by our
National organization. Each undergraduate chapter has the power
to increase this minimum based on their local campus policies. A
chapter may not set their minimum below the National required 2.25. |
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What
is the Sigma Delta Tau policy on hazing? |
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Hazing is
against SDT policy and is not permitted! Hazing is any action
taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off
fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort,
embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.
The Sigma Delta Tau National New Member Education Program centers
on a positive curriculum, designed to build sisterhood, trust,
friendship, respect, leadership and pride. Any member found
in violation of SDT’s anti-hazing policy is subject to
dismissal from membership.
If any new member, parent, student or university administrator
has concerns about any activity of a Sigma Delta Tau new member
education program, please contact our National Headquarters
immediately:
or 317-846-7747.
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What
is the Sigma Delta Tau policy concerning living in the chapter house? |
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In
order to keep all chapter properties in excellent financial condition,
each house must maintain full occupancy. To ensure this practice,
all active members and new members must live in the chapter house,
beginning at the first available opportunity, for a minimum of two
years unless the house is filled to capacity with members of Sigma
Delta Tau. All chapter officers are required to live in the chapter
house. If a student elects to study abroad for a semester, she is
still responsible for satisfying her obligations according to the
stipulations in her housing contract. |
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Does
Sigma Delta Tau provide scholarships? |
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The
Sigma Delta Tau Foundation awards scholarship grants annually to
deserving active sisters who are in need of financial aid. The Scholarship
Committee judges each applicant based on: financial need, sorority
involvement, campus activities, academic achievement and letters
of recommendation from the chapter advisor. Applications are due
April 1st each year and are available on-line in the SDT Foundation
section of this website. Grants are awarded following the Foundation
Trustees Meeting each June. |
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How
much does it cost to be a member of SDT? |
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The
Sigma Delta Tau National fees are listed on this website….please
check the Undergraduate Members section for a breakdown of dues.
In addition to National fees, each undergraduate chapter sets its
own budget and collects local dues to cover socials, campus activities,
recruitment events, parents weekend, etc. Every potential member
has an opportunity to review all Local and National dues prior to
accepting a membership bid to any NPC organization. Chapters with
housing must provide every potential new members with housing costs
and live-in policy. Parents and students must sign an annual housing
contract with the local house corporation board. |
