New Member Experience

The Zeta Is Forever New Member Experience emphasizes the values of the Fraternity, found in our Creed. The weekly lessons are: Seek Greatness, Seek Understanding, Seek Purpose, Seek Sisterhood and Seek the Noblest.

Prior to the weekly meeting, new members complete an online educational workshop regarding that week’s topic. These online workshops allow for fewer lectures and more discussion and engagement with other new members during meetings, building overall sisterhood and a connection to the Fraternity. The meetings include icebreakers, a review of the online module, interactive activities and a personal reflection.

All first-year Zetas participate in the New Member Experience, CommunityEdu, Initiation and two post-Initiation lessons (Seek Meaning and Seek Commitment) during the same semester as when they join the chapter.

The new member experience begins on bid day and culminates with initiation. It is a six-week unforgettable experience that includes not only new member lessons, additional programs, and ritual services, but also the opportunity for new members to develop a relationship with a Big Sister and to get to know their fellow chapter members through retreats, sisterhoods, and so much more. The purpose of the entire experience is for new members to learn all about the sisterhood they just joined and to inspire them to be Zetas for life. It is not how to be initiated; it is how to truly understand Zeta Is Forever.

For more information, message us on Instagram, @unionzta, to contact Maddy Piefer, New Member Mom!