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How to Become a Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Although membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, is by invitation only, we encourage interested women with a track record of community service and currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree or in possession of a baccalaureate degree to contact a chapter in your local area for more information. The required way to show formal interest in membership is attending an Informational Interest Meeting hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. You are welcome to bring a resume. Attendance at the Informational Interest Meeting does not guarantee that an invitation to membership will be extended.

It is expected that individuals who are invited to membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, have demonstrated a commitment to scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. If you are considering membership, we encourage you to become familiar with Zeta’s Policy Against Hazing. You are never required to participate in hazing activities to become a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. In fact, members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and women who are interested in membership are prohibited from engaging in conduct that violates the Policy Against Hazing.

Educational Standards – Undergraduates

Currently enrolled at a four-year college or university that meets the sorority’s accreditation standards
Has earned at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the grade point average required on the campus, whichever is higher
Must have earned at least twelve (12) credit hours at the college or university where membership is being sought
All undergraduate members are required to maintain a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale grade point average after membership intake into the sorority

Educational Standards – Graduates

Bachelor’s level degree conferred from a four-year college or university that meets the sorority’s accreditation standards
If applying within three (3) years after graduating with a bachelor’s degree, must have either earned at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the bachelor’s level degree or earned an advanced degree such as a master’s or professional degree.
Undergraduate transcript must be provided to confirm eligibility for membership in a graduate chapter regardless of whether any advanced degrees have been earned.