Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the benefits of joining Alpha Delta Pi?
The benefits are numerous. For collegians we provide life skills like leadership development through holding chapter offices, encouragement and assistance to foster scholastic achievement and stress the importance of higher education, opportunities to serve our communities through philanthropic events, and lasting, lifelong friendships. Membership in Alpha Delta Pi is not just for four years. It's for a lifetime.
The benefits are numerous. For collegians we provide life skills like leadership development through holding chapter offices, encouragement and assistance to foster scholastic achievement and stress the importance of higher education, opportunities to serve our communities through philanthropic events, and lasting, lifelong friendships. Membership in Alpha Delta Pi is not just for four years. It's for a lifetime.
2. Does Alpha Delta Pi haze?
Hazing is absolutely prohibited in any chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. It is defined as any situation which creates mental or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment, whether on or away from sorority property.
Hazing is absolutely prohibited in any chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. It is defined as any situation which creates mental or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment, whether on or away from sorority property.
3. What is your policy regarding membership selection?
Alpha Delta Pi actively encourages a membership which represents a diverse population, and does not discriminate in membership selection procedures on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation or disability. Alpha Delta Pi selects and maintains membership on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and commitment to the work of the sorority, the college/university, and the local community.
Alpha Delta Pi actively encourages a membership which represents a diverse population, and does not discriminate in membership selection procedures on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation or disability. Alpha Delta Pi selects and maintains membership on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and commitment to the work of the sorority, the college/university, and the local community.
4. Do you have pledges?
No. Our new members are called Alphas. They have the same rights and privileges that initiated members, or Deltas, have.
No. Our new members are called Alphas. They have the same rights and privileges that initiated members, or Deltas, have.
5. After I accept a bid, what can I expect as a new member?
After accepting a bid, a woman becomes an Alpha member and participates in a four to six week program that culminates with initiation. This program is designed to educate each new member about the history of her local chapter, the international organization, and campus community while providing her with opportunities to spend time with her Diamond Sister and other members of her Pride.
After accepting a bid, a woman becomes an Alpha member and participates in a four to six week program that culminates with initiation. This program is designed to educate each new member about the history of her local chapter, the international organization, and campus community while providing her with opportunities to spend time with her Diamond Sister and other members of her Pride.
6. How does Alpha Delta Pi support members with their academics?
All members are expected to support and participate in the chapter scholarship programs, furnish the chapter Scholarship Chair with their grades, and seek help when there is a potential problem. Chapters provide a list of members available for tutoring or other assistance to a sister who is having academic difficulty. Chapters are encouraged to plan educational programs on test-taking tips, study skills, motivation, time management, career planning skills, and other related topics.
7. Does Alpha Delta Pi award scholarships?
The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc. supports Alpha Delta Pi through numerous contributions to the organization including scholarships, emergency fund grants, leadership and educational programs, and much more. The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation will offer 63 scholarships totaling $82,200 for the 2010-2011 academic year.
The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc. supports Alpha Delta Pi through numerous contributions to the organization including scholarships, emergency fund grants, leadership and educational programs, and much more. The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation will offer 63 scholarships totaling $82,200 for the 2010-2011 academic year.
8. How many women have been initiated into Alpha Delta Pi?
Since it was established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi has initiated over 215,870 members and currently has 140 chapters throughout the United States and in Canada.
Since it was established in 1851, Alpha Delta Pi has initiated over 215,870 members and currently has 140 chapters throughout the United States and in Canada.
