As a National Panhellenic Conference sorority, Sigma Delta Tau participates in Formal Recruitment every spring.
Formal Recruitment is open to all students at the University, and provides an excellent opportunity to meet all 6 Panhellenic sororities on campus.
The Formal Recruitment period for 2007 will begin second semester.
We additionally participate in fall Informal Recruitment, which is designed for upperclassmen only.
Informal Recruitment is a casual process through which interested students may meet sisters.
If you have any recruitment questions, please contact our current Recruitment Chair, Kelly Beamish at kelly.beamish@rochester.edu.
Beta Alpha new member class with VP New Member Ed. and Asst. NME
some Beta Alpha on bid day
Go Greek!!
With 17 fraternities and 11 sororities on campus, Greek organizations play an active part in student life at UR.
The purpose of the fraternity and sorority system is to promote academic, social, and service opportunities for students.
Joining a sorority generates many benefits. Sororities provide leadership, scholarship, service, philanthropic, and social opportunities.
Why SDT?
Promotes Academic Achievement - Sigma Delta Tau encourages each individual member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual opportunities.
SDT begins academic programming immediately with the National New Member Program.
Six pearls and a diamond on SDT's National Torch badge represent the seven areas of sorority education.
The diamond is designated for scholarship, as academic achievement is Sigma Delta Tau's number one priority.
SDT is dedicated to helping each member succeed academically through scholarship programming, recognition incentives, and mentoring opportunities.
Builds Leadership Skills - Sigma Delta Tau sisters develop leadership talents through hands-on experience in a variety of fields.
Through chairing a project, leading an intramural team, holding an executive board office, or creating a fund raising campaign,
SDT provides a solid training ground for young women to develop and hone their skill set that will be easily transferable to the workplace.
Sisters learn to handle conflict resolution, manage multiple projects, practice public speaking, develop marketing strategies and run a chapter meeting!
Instills a Sense of Philanthropy - Every chapter of Sigma Delta Tau is actively involved in the support of SDT's National Philanthropy,
Prevent Child Abuse America. Through educational awareness programs, to community service projects, to fundraising activities,
each chapter creatively donates their time, energy and money to assist the National Headquarters of PCAA or a local child abuse agency.
Giving one's personal time and talents to a worthy cause is rewarded with a sense of personal fulfillment and satisfaction;
the habit of giving to others is often a life-time addiction!
Creates a Lifelong Bond of Friendship - The special bond of sisterhood provides a unique connection which begins in college and lasts a lifetime.
These distinctive ties of friendship provide a network of female support in every phase of a member's life.
These friendships will enrich a sister's college experience,
as well as provide exceptional connections in both personal and professional life after graduation.