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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join Sigma Psi Zeta?
Interested students must participate in Recruitment Week, an interview and undergo the New Member Education Process in order to become a SYZter.
Do I have to be Asian to be a part of Sigma Psi Zeta?
Though we are Asian-Interest, we are not Asian-Exclusive! We welcome womxn of all backgrounds to join our SYZterhood. Our sorority has a history of Asian-American advocacy but regardless of ethnicity, we learn about each other’s cultures and heritages.
Does Sigma Psi Zeta haze?
Absolutely NOT! We have a zero-tolerance, non-hazing policy. As our philanthropy focuses on Combating Violence Against Womxn, we do not practice or condone any forms of verbal or physical disrespect or degradation towards womxn. We treat intakes with the same respect we give SYZters.
Is there a “typical” Sigma SYZter?
There is no such thing as the “typical” SYZter. We value individuality and believe that SYZterhood is not a mold womxn should feel they have to fit into. Each member contributes their own idealism, uniqueness and character to our organisation.
How will Sigma Psi Zeta affect my academics?
Though our New Member Education process is a commitment, we value academic success as a priority for our members. We have members consistently receiving Dean’s Lists honors, scholarships, and top GPAs whilst being members, and have an average GPA of 3.7 amongst our Active SYZters.
How are Multicultural Greek Sororities different from Panhel Sororities?
At NYU, sororities can fall under two councils: The Panhellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). Sigma Psi Zeta falls under MGC Organizations and there are some key differences between the two! While both offer a social community, the driving purpose of MGC Organizations is to give a place for minority groups where we may have not had a place before! Additionally, Asian MGC sororities tend to have comparatively smaller class sizes as we believe it helps to foster deep bonds between new members.
