MEMBERSHIP
Founded on the campus of Howard University on January 16, 1920, our Sisterhood is comprised of diverse, professional women who have earned their baccalaureate degree and maintain a firm dedication to upholding the principles of Scholarship, Service, Finer Womanhood and Sisterhood throughout their college campuses and communities.
Membership is granted by invitation only. We encourage women with high ethical, moral, cultural standards to attend the public events that are hosted by our local chapters to get acquainted with the members and local programming.
The membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated includes 125,000+ college-educated, dynamic, community service driven, diverse and professional women. The benefits of membership include opportunities for professional development, personal development, and sisterhood.
Types of Membership:
- Undergraduate: Initiated members who are currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree
- Graduate: Initiated members who have obtained at least one undergraduate degree
- Honorary: Initiated members identified by the International body of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for providing exemplary service to the community through their service or profession
Organization:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization that is divided into eight intercontinental regions and 800+ Chapters located in the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Founded on the campus of Howard University on January 16, 1920, our Sisterhood is comprised of diverse, professional women who have earned their baccalaureate degree and maintain a firm dedication to upholding the principles of Scholarship, Service, Finer Womanhood and Sisterhood throughout their college campuses and communities.
Membership is granted by invitation only. We encourage women with high ethical, moral, cultural standards to attend the public events that are hosted by our local chapters to get acquainted with the members and local programming.
The membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated includes 125,000+ college-educated, dynamic, community service driven, diverse and professional women. The benefits of membership include opportunities for professional development, personal development, and sisterhood.
Types of Membership:
- Undergraduate: Initiated members who are currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree
- Graduate: Initiated members who have obtained at least one undergraduate degree
- Honorary: Initiated members identified by the International body of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for providing exemplary service to the community through their service or profession
Organization:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization that is divided into eight intercontinental regions and 800+ Chapters located in the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated does not tolerate hazing in any form.
Finer Women Don’t Haze
Individuals who engage in hazing activities risk sanctions by the Sorority and criminal sanctions.
Hazing in any form or fashion is contrary to the philosophy and objectives of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and as such, the Sorority emphatically prohibits and denounces hazing.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority defines hazing as any action or activity which:
- brings about physical, mental, emotional or psychological harm to the potential member or is humiliating in its intent;
- is vulgar, abusive, physically exhausting or dangerous;
- materially disrupts an individual’s academic, professional, and personal endeavors;
- abridges a person’s moral, religious or dietary beliefs;
- compels an individual to break the rules and regulations of her college or university, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated or other entities; or
- is defined as hazing under applicable laws.
Members of the Sorority who become aware of hazing activities have a responsibility to report the activity to the Chapter President, State Director, and Regional Director, as applicable, for further investigation. These behaviors are illegal in many states and can cause suspension/expulsion from the college/university, the sorority/fraternity, organization, arrests, a career, etc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated does not tolerate hazing in any form.
Finer Women Don’t Haze
Individuals who engage in hazing activities risk sanctions by the Sorority and criminal sanctions.
Hazing in any form or fashion is contrary to the philosophy and objectives of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and as such, the Sorority emphatically prohibits and denounces hazing.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority defines hazing as any action or activity which:
- brings about physical, mental, emotional or psychological harm to the potential member or is humiliating in its intent;
- is vulgar, abusive, physically exhausting or dangerous;
- materially disrupts an individual’s academic, professional, and personal endeavors;
- abridges a person’s moral, religious or dietary beliefs;
- compels an individual to break the rules and regulations of her college or university, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated or other entities; or
- is defined as hazing under applicable laws.
Members of the Sorority who become aware of hazing activities have a responsibility to report the activity to the Chapter President, State Director, and Regional Director, as applicable, for further investigation. These behaviors are illegal in many states and can cause suspension/expulsion from the college/university, the sorority/fraternity, organization, arrests, a career, etc.