Q: Is ZBT a good fit for me?
A: If you want to live by the values of our Credo — Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love — you should be a ZBT. Let's unpack what that means:
Q: What is the time commitment needed to start a new chapter as a Founding Father?
A: Like everything in life, you put into it what you want out of it! Most brothers will commit several hours per week to the chapter; those interested in leadership roles will put in more time. There is a once-a-week chapter meeting on Wednesdays and a once-a-week executive board meeting for officers on Sundays. As a non-pledging fraternity, ZBT eliminates the strenuous pledge process that hurts your GPA and social life.
Q: What are the costs associated with joining Zeta Beta Tau?
A: The one-time fee for Founding Fathers who start a chapter is $320. This fee covers the expenses for both the initiation semester and the year following. Local chapter dues are decided by the brothers in leadership. Rent for living in the house is well below that of the Georgia Tech dorms and will be determined when the new Chapter is large enough to move into the chapter house.
Q: What are the requirements to join ZBT?
A: Be a fully matriculated student at Georgia Tech, have a high school or undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7, and share in the values of Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love.
Q: I am not Jewish, should I join a historically Jewish fraternity?
A: Yes! Zeta Beta Tau is open to all men of good character, no matter their background, religion or creed!
A: If you want to live by the values of our Credo — Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love — you should be a ZBT. Let's unpack what that means:
- Intellectual awareness: Are you committed to learning at Georgia Tech? We understand how important academics are. ZBT provides resources to help you be successful -- academic tutors, test files, and alumni mentors. ZBT also structures its programming so as not to interfere with your studies.
- Social responsibility: It's important to give back and accept the responsibility to help others. Sometimes it's not convenient. But it's about growing as an individual and a mature member of society. ZBT provides the means for brothers to provide service to many organizations in need, as well as raise funds for deserving charities.
- Integrity: A life well lived is about doing the right thing. More importantly, it's about having the courage to do the right thing. ZBT teaches you how to have that courage. This happens naturally in the brotherhood, but it is reinforced in our brotherhood education programs.
- Brotherly love: It's not just about being friends with your brothers. It's about being there for them, helping them, and vice-versa. This extends to the university and other organizations. It's about understanding and supporting Georgia Tech and the wisdom of its traditions.
Q: What is the time commitment needed to start a new chapter as a Founding Father?
A: Like everything in life, you put into it what you want out of it! Most brothers will commit several hours per week to the chapter; those interested in leadership roles will put in more time. There is a once-a-week chapter meeting on Wednesdays and a once-a-week executive board meeting for officers on Sundays. As a non-pledging fraternity, ZBT eliminates the strenuous pledge process that hurts your GPA and social life.
Q: What are the costs associated with joining Zeta Beta Tau?
A: The one-time fee for Founding Fathers who start a chapter is $320. This fee covers the expenses for both the initiation semester and the year following. Local chapter dues are decided by the brothers in leadership. Rent for living in the house is well below that of the Georgia Tech dorms and will be determined when the new Chapter is large enough to move into the chapter house.
Q: What are the requirements to join ZBT?
A: Be a fully matriculated student at Georgia Tech, have a high school or undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7, and share in the values of Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love.
Q: I am not Jewish, should I join a historically Jewish fraternity?
A: Yes! Zeta Beta Tau is open to all men of good character, no matter their background, religion or creed!