Recruitment is a period of time in which interested individuals can meet with the SYZters and learn more about Sigma Psi Zeta through social events and activities. It’s completely free and non-binding! Typically held at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters and sometimes during the summer, recruitment is a period in which womxn interested in the sorority are invited to attend various events in order to get to know the SYZters of Sigma Psi Zeta and vice versa.
General Interest Meetings (GIM's) are hosted during recruitment and interests are expected to attend at least one in order to learn more about the sorority in a more formal sense. If a bid is delivered to and accepted by the interest, they are able to begin the new member education process for Sigma Psi Zeta.
Recruitment is a casual time for information to be exchanged and participation in the recruitment process does NOT commit an individual to this particular sorority or the Greek community in any way. Recruitment for Sigma Psi Zeta simply entails learning about the sorority, the members, and what they stand for collectively as well as individually. This process is meant as a time for an interest to figure out if Sigma Psi Zeta is the right fit for them.
Who can join?
Those who identify themselves as womxn or non-binary are allowed to join the SYZterhood! We accept anyone regardless of ethnicity. Many of our memberships across the nation include SYZters from a diverse range of racial and ethnic backgrounds who all agree with the core values of our SYZterhood.
What is a bid?
A bid is a formal invitation to join the sorority at the end of recruitment week. In order to be eligible for an interview and a bid, you must first be a full time student at Western Michigan University with a minimum 2.7 GPA.
During recruitment week, you must attend (1) General Interest Meeting, at least (2) other recruitment events, and have a minimum gpa of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Interviews will be scheduled for those who meet all of the previous requirements.
What can I expect from a typical Sigma SYZter?
There is no “typical” Sigma SYZter. SYZterhood is not a mold for womxn to fit into, nor does it make each SYZter who they are.
Each SYZter contributes their talent, idealism, devotion and energies to the greater organization, giving our SYZterhood the character it has today. We hope that each SYZter will change our SYZterhood, helping it to grow and evolve.
Does Sigma Psi Zeta have a brother fraternity?
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. does not have a brother fraternity. As a sorority that prizes strong, independent womxn, we have made a deliberate choice to remain unaffiliated with another Greek organization.
However, we always strive for Greek Unity and always look forward to work together with other Greek organizations.
Does Sigma Psi Zeta Haze?
Sigma Psi Zeta enforces a strict non-hazing policy. We have zero tolerance for hazing and as well as zero hazing record reports. Our organization’s national philanthropy is to combat the violence against womxn, and stand up against the disrespect of womxn in all its myriad forms. Subsequently, to degrade intakes by hazing would contradict the core values our SYZterhood was founded upon.
Why Greek Life?
There are many different benefits of Greek life that can enrich your life socially, culturally, AND professionally! Greek life enables you to be part of a close-knit community that reaches far past Western Michigan University and provides you with another family for life. The opportunities to network, take on leadership roles, develop social skills, and create priceless memories are limitless.