MEMBERSHIP | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Get to Know the Women of South Carolina!

Statewide Membership Snapshot

Collegiate & Graduate Chapters: At least 45 active chapters span the state—from University-based groups like Psi Eta (USC) and Theta Theta (Winthrop) to citywide and graduate chapters.
Auxiliaries & Affiliates: Zeta Amicae and youth affiliates serve alongside collegiate and graduate members, contributing to a vibrant, intergenerational sisterhood.
Membership: While local numbers exceed 1,200 members through combined chapters and auxiliaries, the national total surpasses 125,000 college‑educated, service‑driven women.

Scholarship & Professional Excellence

Zeta women in SC consistently excel academically. For example, Lander University’s Ericka Smith, a Zeta, earned Greek Leader of the Year, maintained seven semesters on the Dean’s List, and logged over 150 service hours.
The sorority’s legacy at USC’s Psi Eta Chapter reveals high achievement and lasting commitment to “Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood".
Nationally, every Zeta is college‑educated, and many hold advanced degrees—spanning healthcare, law, education, business, public service, and science.

Awards & Recognition

Undergraduate SC Zetas regularly earn honors: at Lander and USC for leadership, scholarship, and service.
Chapters statewide vie for institutional recognitions like academic excellence, cultural programming, civic engagement, and philanthropy.

Career & Civic Leadership

Members serve across professions—doctors, teachers, attorneys, entrepreneurs, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and more.
The Southeastern Region (including SC) historically leads innovative community programs—juvenile justice prevention, academic tutoring, scholarship initiatives, and civic advocacy.

Sisterhood & Mentorship

Membership spans generations: Undergraduates, Graduates, Life Members, Zeta Crystal, and Auxiliaries—creating intergenerational mentorship.
Chapters actively host leadership development workshops, career mentoring, and networking events supporting professional and personal growth.

Why It Matters for Prospective Members

Joining a South Carolina Zeta chapter means:

Academic Excellence – Members consistently top GPA rankings, earn academic honors, and promote scholarship-driven legacies.
Professional Powerhouse – Access to a statewide network of educated professionals across major fields.
Award-Winning Community Leadership – Chapters recognized statewide for their impactful service.
Empowering Sisterhood – A supportive, lifelong mentorship environment spanning generations.
Mission-Centered Impact – Meaningful engagement in civic initiatives, scholarship programs, and grassroots outreach.

Membership Requirements

Although membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is by invitation only, we encourage interested women who both have a track record of community service and are in pursuit of or already in possession of a current baccalaureate degree to contact a chapter in your local area for more information. The required way to show formal interest in membership is attendance at the Informational Interest Meeting hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. on the campus or in the community. You are welcome to bring a resume with you to the Interest Meeting. Attendance at the Informational Interest Meeting does not guarantee that an invitation to membership will be extended.

Minimum Educational Requirements for Undergraduate Membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.:

Currently enrolled at a four-year college or university that meets the Sorority’s accreditation standards.
Has earned at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or the grade point average required on the campus, whichever is higher.
Must have earned at least twelve (12) Credit Hours at the college or university where membership is being sought.
All undergraduate members are required to maintain a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale grade point average after membership intake into the Sorority.

Minimum Educational Requirements for Graduate Membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.:

Bachelor’s level degree conferred from a college or university that meets the Sorority’s accreditation standards.
If applying within three (3) years after graduating with the bachelor’s degree, must have either earned at least a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the bachelor’s level degree or earned an advanced degree such as a master’s or professional degree.
Undergraduate transcript must be provided to confirm eligibility for membership in a graduate chapter regardless of whether any advanced degrees have been earned.