Below are some of the most frequently asked questions and concerns Delta Sigs hear from Stetson students in regards to joining our fraternity:

1) I don't want to be hazed.

At Delta Sigma Phi we believe brotherhood and friendship are built through trust. In no way can one call another a "brother" if fear is a basic element of their relationship. Hazing is against our values, which is why Delta Sig has a strict national policy against it. We seek out the men who respect themselves enough to not subject themselves to hazing.

2) Aren't fraternities expensive?

You have to look at the fraternity as an investment in yourself. You could spend countless dollars on leadership training, networking opportunities, personal development, and the other opportunities that Delta Sigma Phi provides. In comparison, Dues are a great bargain. If you have trouble meeting them, the chapter will help you find ways to pay them off.

3) I want to focus on my grades.

We all want to focus on grades, that's why we're at Stetson. Actually, Delta Sigma Phi's average GPA is higher than that of non-Greek men at Stetson. If you begin to struggle, and fall under a 3.0, you'll be helped through our Academic Assistance Program. This program offers study halls, tutors, and team scheduling. We also want our new members to be focused on grades, requiring a 2.5 GPA for them to be initiated into our fraternity.

4) Don't fraternities take up a lot of time?

At minimum, we ask of our brothers to attend our weekly chapter meetings, and to complete 5 hours of community service in a semester. However, you can choose how much time you want to devote to Delta Sigma Phi upon joining depending on how much you want to get out of it. At the same time, we are confident that you'll find joining Delta Sigma Phi to be an experience of a lifetime and one that you will enjoy investing a lot of your time at Stetson into.

5) I don't want to be a "frat" boy.

You're lucky you're attending Stetson. Our fraternities are nationally recognized for high participation in community service and philanthropy. More specifically, Delta Sigs pride themselves on going against this stereotype. We are well balanced young men who succeed in the classroom (over 3.0 GPA for active brothers last semester), help in the community (most service hours for fraternities the past 3 years), are leaders throughout campus (SGA, FOCUS, ResLife), and always act chivalrously toward women.

6) Upperclassmen don't join fraternities.

Every year Delta Sig initiates a number of upper classmen. A brother today is a brother for life, and there's no need to put a timeline on joining. Like they say, better late than never. Many of our brothers who joined as upperclassmen say that they regret they didn't as a freshman.

7) I don't think my parents will let me.

Many of our parents were skeptical about us joining as well, due to the negative stereotype surrounding fraternities. We would be more than happy to meet your parents and explain to them Delta Sig's values and mission of building better men. Whether it be through a phone call, letter, or even tour of our house. Most of our brothers' parents are proud of their son's membership, and yours will likely be as well.

8) I have other friends already.

First, it's good to know that you are social. Second, joining a fraternity doesn't mean you can't have other friends! In fact, we encourage it, and most of our brothers are even friends with guys in other fraternities. At the same time, the bonds of brotherhood within Delta Sigma Phi go beyond friendship, as the relationships you form with brothers, and more specifically your pledge class, will last you a lifetime.

9) I'm not sure that I'll fit in.

One of the main values of Delta Sigma Phi is diversity. We pride ourselves on having men with different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, hobbies, and interests. With a brotherhood of men from so many different walks of life, we are confident anyone can fit in with us. But the only way to tell how well you like us is to meet us, so stop by!

10) I don't like to drink.

That's fine, Delta Sig chooses brothers based on their values and qualities. We respect your choice not to drink, ESPECIALLY if you're under 21 (...we believe there's some sort of law against that). We have brothers who don't drink at all, and a vast majority of our events do not involve alcohol.