Throughout the past 18 or 19 years, your daughter has depended on her family for guidance and support. Now, while she is away at college, she is becoming an adult, ready for more independence and responsibility. You are reading this now because your daughter has accepted an invitation to membership—and you deserve to know where her involvement will lead her.

College sororities historically have supported young women during this important transition. Delta Zeta is a dynamic and progressive organization that has responded to many challenges and maintained our positive influence on thousands of young women across North America. Our members go on to lead successful lives, enriched by their sorority experience.

How will joining a Delta Zeta chapter now benefit your daughter now and after college?  The lifetime friendships your daughter will make through her chapter (the local name of a nationally affiliated sorority) can last into post-college years. Membership is a lifelong experience. Joining now is an investment in a member's future.

Recent research done by the Research Initiative of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) indicates that members of fraternities and sororities:

    - have a higher retention rate as college students.

    - are more likely to volunteer in their communities.

    - are more likely to be active in civic affairs.

    - are more likely to be civically responsible citizens during adulthood.

    - tend to make larger gifts when donating to various causes.

Moreover, academics are a priority in fraternities and sororities. When students join Delta Zeta, they become part of a larger group of students who value their academic goals. The Delta Zeta chapter and its advisors understands what the new member is facing and can provide support in many areas, including academic advisors, study hours and tutoring.

Once a member has graduated, chances are she will find an alumnae chapter or other members of Delta Zeta in her area. In addition, fraternities and sororities have national networks for members that could be helpful in finding jobs or internships.

You will be included in our communications pertinent to your daughter's activities and experiences. We invite you to visit Why Join a Sorority on our Delta Zeta education site, Enriching U, to learn more about sorority life. Our magazine, The LAMP, will be sent to your daughter in care of your home address, and we hope you enjoy reading it, too. You will also hear from the Delta Zeta Foundation which provides support for Delta Zeta's leadership, scholarship, educational and philanthropic programs. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our National Headquarters for assistance.