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Delta Sigma Pi

Epsilon Upsilon

    Delta Sigma Pi - Pledge Program
Purpose of Pledge Education

The purpose of pledge education is to formally present Fraternity history and information to our potential members. In addition, the pledges will learn the business operational requirements of the Fraternity through the planning and participation in various projects described in this program. The pledges will become familiar with the opportunities and obligations available and expected through membership, including: knowledge of basic local and national Fraternity history and operations; meeting procedures, etiquette and organizational skills; special event and fundraising planning skills; and the Fraternity's emphasis on personal and professional development of the individual.

The course is typically six to nine calendar weeks (no more than ten) and is coordinated with the academic calendar of the respective college or university.  This is a time for pledges to get an in-depth preview of membership and make a final decision on their pursuit of membership.  Likewise, the evaluation method(s) described in this program will be implemented by the members of the chapter to determine which candidates will best represent the Fraternity and uphold its professional objectives.

 

National Pledging Requirements

Potential pledges must:

  • Be a declared pre-business, business or economics major. Courses that apply are:
    • Accounting
    • Business Computer Systems
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • General Business
    • International Business
    • Management
    • Marketing
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with 15 or more credit hours.
  • Hold a current, fulltime student status during the pledge semester.

 

Pledge Duties/Requirements

As a pledge/pledge class, you will be responsible to fulfill the following obligations:

  • Dress professionally at weekly pledge meetings.
  • Attend all pledge meetings and activities.
  • Elect officers and function as a mini-chapter.
  • Read the manual in its entirety and have a thorough understanding of all the information.
  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Risk Management Policy as presented in our Fraternity Bylaws.
  • Achieve an average of at least 80% on all quizzes administered throughout the pledge semester.
  • Obtain a final written exam score of 90%.
  • Complete your 'Delta Sigma Pi - Pledge Checklist' before the end of the pledge semester. This includes Fundraisers, Social/Professional events, Community Service, Resume submissions, Brother/Faculty signatures, etc.