Academic achievement is extremely important to us and our fraternal values. In order to be initiated into the fraternity, a new member must obtain a GPA of at least a 2.25 his first semester, and in order to stay active in the fraternity, a member must continue to maintain a 2.25 cumulative GPA. To be considered eligible to run for an executive position (president, vice president, etc...), a member must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Although these numbers appear low, we hold ourselves to a much higher standard. Each member is required to fulfill a certain amount of study hours each week based on their last semester GPA.
We have also set up a program called "academic big brothers." This program matches upperclassmen with underclassmen who have the same or similar major. This allows older members to mentor the younger members as far as what they can expect and how to prepare for test and projects.
Delta Tau Delta Academic Awards and Scholarships
Kershner Scholar
The Kershner Scholar Program is an increasingly popular system initiated in the mid-seventies to encourage consistent academic achievement. Delts whose academic warrants recognition by the Arch Chapter are honored with a certificate. Names of the award recipients at the end of term. Eligibility is determined based on academic performance.
Honor Initiates
Any initiated who attains a 3.5 GPA or higher is eligible to receive a special initiation certificate acknowledge him as an Honor Initiate. Any member that achieves a 4.0 GPA during their new member semester will be initiated into the fraternity for free.
Majors and Minors of Actives
Accounting
Advertising
Biology/Pre-med
Business
Communications
Consumer IT
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Economics
Energy
Finance
Geology
Graphic Design
History
Journalsim
Leadership
Marketing
Math
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Political Science
Psychology
Radio/Television/Film
Speech Language Pathology
Strategic Communications (Add PR)
Supply Chain Management
Theater