The coveted membership also means the student has good character and the unmistakable leadership potential for a socially useful and satisfying career of service. Students who have earned a minimum of 90 credit hours through Northwood University with 3.45 GPA's or better, and the approval of the Academic Dean and the Dean of Students, are automatically invited to become members. Delta Zeta is a social sorority which was founded at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1902. Northwood University's Xi Eta chapter received its national charter in 1984. Delta Zeta has 180 national chapters and 300 alumnae.
Membership is for life.
Delta Zeta was founded on the principle of nurturing each member's fullest individual expression. Great attention is paid to helping each sister grow to meet the challenges of academic life and develop the abilities and interests she will need to live out her unique life expression. The sisters are dedicated to the goals of true friendship and to being the most unique sorority on campus. The National Association of Hearing and Speech in the major national philanthropy. XI ETA Chapter contributes to this cause and is also active in local civic and campus service projects.