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Q: How do I go about getting information about Delta Tau Delta or Greek Life in general? A: By contacting our Recruitment Chairmen, attending one of our many recruitment events during each semester, visiting the Greek Affairs Website, or just by asking any Delt how to get in touch with more information. Q: What is a fraternity? A: A fraternity is a University recognized student organization composed of individuals who have joined together with others students for support, assistance, and common interests. They each have their own unique secret rites and a names consisting of Greek letters that express the ideals or values that are important to their organization. Through common experiences centered around the pursuit of higher education, service to the community, development of leadership skills, and friendship, members of fraternities build relationships that last far beyond their college years. Please visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Greek Affairs page for more information. Q: What is the Recruitment process like? A: It’s just like meeting new people and making new friends. The chapter hosts various recruitment events on campus each semester and throughout the state all summer long that will give you a chance to meet our members, check out what we have to offer, and find out if Delt is the right place for you! Please visit our Rush Delt Page for more information on these recruitment events...or contact our Recruitment Chairmen. Open recruitment at Delt runs all year long! Q: Do I know of any Delts? A: Since our founding in 1858 there have been over 150,000 men initiated into Delta Tau Delta and we currently have over 6,000 undergraduate members and a network of over 117,000 living alumni members all over the world. Maybe you know a Delt personally, but even if you don’t it’s likely that you’ve heard our members’ names or seen their faces many times before. Click the following link for a partial list of some notable Delts: Famous Delts. Q: If I find that Delt is the place for me what comes next? A: First off, if you do choose to pursue a membership in Delt congratulations! If you accept a bid (sometimes called a ‘bid card’) from the chapter you will have an opportunity to enter into one of our pledge education programs offered twice a semester. Q: What is Pledging like? A: The pledging process consists of an 8 week program that focuses on learning about the history, mission, values, and fundamental principles of the fraternity and the chapter. During this time you will also learn how the chapter operates as an organization both at the local and national levels. The pledge period is also a chance to take advantage of all the academic, social, leadership, and service opportunities the chapter has to offer, and to see what Delt can do for you. Most importantly the pledge period is about building friendships with the guys you will soon be calling your brothers as well as with students all across campus. Q: Will I be hazed? A: NO. Delta Tau Delta and the Beta Tau Chapter do not tolerate any form of hazing or abuse of our pledges, members, or anyone at all. We firmly believe that you cannot build someone up towards excellence by tearing them down first. We are dedicated to positive pledge programming that focuses on all of the great aspects of Delt and Greek Life, not the negative stereotypes. Our membership expectations are built on academic standards, campus and chapter involvement, and honorable conduct. Things that will help you to get more out of college, not distract you from your goals. Q: Does it cost money to join? A: Yes, because Delta Tau Delta is a self-supported organization we have membership dues that fund the programs, events, and opportunities that we provide to each and every one of our pledge and active members. In addition we have a University approved chapter house right on campus where members can live, so there are room and board costs for those members who choose to live-in that cover all of their student housing needs, including a meal plan. The old stereotype that fraternity membership is expensive is actually not the case at all. Membership in Delta Tau Delta, including living in the chapter house, is actually significantly less expensive then living in the dorms, and provides far more activities, academic support, and opportunities. All of the chapter’s financial commitments are presented before pledging. Q: What is living in the chapter house like? A: It’s the perfect combination of living, recreation, and study environments at a much lower cost than residence hall living with far more opportunities through our academic, philanthropic, leadership, social, and involvement activities. We have a great location right on Greek Row near the heart of campus. Well within short walking distance of classes, the Student Rec. Center, the Student Union, the University Health Center, Memorial Stadium (which is great on game days!) the main student parking lots, downtown Lincoln, and the Haymarket where there are plenty of entertainment opportunities. Having one of the largest chapter houses on campus, our rooms are some of the most spacious you’ll find with single, two, three, and four man roommate options. Each room has wireless internet and Ethernet access for multiple computers, cable television (including digital capability), spacious closets, and the ability to personalize your room through any reasonable renovations! Easily housing 82 members, the chapter house is a great place to live as there are always friends around to hang out with, help with your studies, and make you feel right at home. The house itself has a full time cook and a meal plan that you can personalize. If there’s a certain dish you like it’s easy to put it on the menu, something you can’t do in the dorms. We also have a great fitness/weight room, computer lab, a laundry room with multiple washers and dryers, and an amazing recreation room called “the Pit” with a pool table, foosball table, and projection theater system! We strive to provide all the amenities that students need to be comfortable, successful, and safe. Our chapter house has been a great home away from home for generations of Delts! Check out some photos on The Shelter page Q: What kind of time commitment is there in joining? A: The fraternity offers its members many opportunities that they can choose to take advantage of. Like any organization, there are general membership expectations.. Our weekly all house formal dinner and chapter meeting (or pledge meeting), and major chapter events such as philanthropies are the basic commitments we ask of our members. Each semester is planned out well in advance, so plenty of notice is given for any time commitments asked. Beyond that, it’s up to how involved you wish to become. Delt will assist in teaching you to effectively manage your time and balance your family, academic, work, fraternity, and social commitments, helping you to create a well rounded college experience. Everything we do is intended to add to and enrich your time in college, never take away from it. Q: How will joining the fraternity effect my grades? A: Succeeding academically prepares us for our futures, and that’s the reason we attend college. As a student, academics should be your primary concern, and Delta Tau Delta seeks to add to your academic success, never distract from it. This is why Delt requires all of its members to maintain a minimum grade point average for membership and we work to provide a wide array of resources available through the fraternity to help you succeed scholastically: A quiz bank, tutoring, a study lounge, study sessions, registering for classes together, academic mentoring, rewards for great grades, and so much more. And our programs are proven to work year after year. Please visit the Academics page for more information. Q: What leadership opportunities will be available to me? A: The opportunities available for leadership depend on how involved you wish to become. If you'd like to have a say in how the fraternity is run, then there are a number of positions available on our chapter’s Executive Committee. However, if that responsibility doesn't appeal to you, there are smaller leadership roles available on a number of the administrative committees as well as a wealth of opportunities to become involved in hundreds of campus organizations that have a Delt presence. We also provide unique leadership experiences each year through the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation’s Leadership Academy where members can learn to sail off the coast of Maine, return to our founding place in West Virginia, or visit our nation’s capitol in Washington D.C. All while participating in a one of a kind leadership training course with their fellow Delts. Check out the Leadership and Involvement pages for more information. Q: Are there opportunities for community service? A: Community Service is a big part of what Delta Tau Delta is all about. One of our Value Statements is: “Strengthening Community is Essential to our Vitality”. Throughout the semester there will be many opportunities available to give back to the community. Some of our major philanthropies include Adopt-A-Highway Road Clean-up, the Red Cross’ Armed Forces Emergency Fund, and our Adopt-A-School philanthropy which was created to give Delts the opportunity to mentor Clinton Elementary school students and act as positive role models. You'll quickly see how much of a difference you can make by working with fellow Delts for a good cause. Please visit the Philanthropy page for more information.
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