Become a Rosebud | Zeta Phi Delta

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"What's a 'Rosebud'?"

A "Rosebud" is the term sisters of Zeta Phi Delta use to classify individuals who have received and accepted a bid from our sorority & are currently going through the New Member--or "Rosebudding"--Process!

"How Can I Become a 'Rosebud'?"

Every spring semester, Zeta Phi Delta hosts our Recruitment, which is open to both undergraduate & graduate students that are currently enrolled at Marywood University. Each individual that attends is taken into consideration for membership. Following our Recruitment, bids are administered to those we wish to extend membership to. If an individual receives a bid and they accept, they will be considered "Rosebuds" & begin our Rosebudding Process to become official sisters within our sorority!

"What is the Rosebudding Process?"

The Rosebudding Process is a multi-week long process that will allow each Rosebud to further appreciate, learn about, & understand our Sisterhood! It also prepares Rosebuds for what is expected of them once they become sisters at the end of the Rosebudding Process--which will end upon Initiation!

"What will be Expected of Me as a 'Rosebud?'"

Even though Rosebuds are not considered "official" members of our Sisterhood, we still have the same expectations of them as any other sister & encourage them to uphold our basic Standards Policy as well as show both dedication and determination to becoming a sister!

Aside from wearing our signature Yellow Rose Pin visibly above their heart, our Sisterhood requires that each Rosebud Class completes a collective service & fundraising project as well as participate in a class social before Initiation.

In substitution of dues, we ask each Rosebud to pay a one-time "New Member Fee" of $90 due at the time of Initiation.

"What will be Expected of Me as a Sister?"

All sisters of Zeta Phi Delta are expected to adhere to our basic Standards Policy and must remain within good academic standing (2.5 cumulative GPA) to uphold active membership!

In the fall semesters, we expect active sisters to complete 12 hours of service, participate in or host 6 socials, as well as complete 12 library hours.

In the spring semesters, we expect active sisters to complete 10 hours of service, participate in or host 6 socials, as well as complete 10 library hours.

Dues are expected to be paid in