Delta Sigma Phi - Alpha Eta Chapter - Ohio Northern University

Why rush Delta Sigma Phi?

Delta Sigma Phi is an opportunity to make lifelong friends that share a common unbreakable bond of brotherhood. This bond is not only shared with those of us at Ohio Northern, but all over the United States. Delta Sigma Phi allows you to meet new people and also provides a unique college experience, that is otherwise unattainable. For the brothers of Delta Sigma Phi this fraternity is a family and the best part of college.

“Who wouldn't want to be part of a great bunch of guys.” -Matt Weaver as a Newly Initiated Brother (President 2006-07)

Where can I find information on Delta Sigma Phi?

For more information about the Ohio Northern Chapter, contact rush chair, Andy Lammers, at a-lammers@onu.edu or come to any rush event. For more information about our national fraternity, visit www.deltasig.org. For more information about our local chapter and alumni, visit www.delta-sig.org.

Will I have to live in the chapter house?

Undergraduate members of Delta Sigma Phi are asked to live in the house, however, some exceptions are made during the housing selection process.

“As a newly initiated brother, I had some reservations about living in the chapter house such as noise and rowdiness. But after living in the house for 2 years, I can't see why anyone wouldn’t want to live in a house with 20 of their closest friends.”
-Sherrod Blatter (Treasurer 2006-07)

Do you offer any scholarships?

GPA Incentive: Because scholarship is very important to us, we offer large incentives for brothers to do well in their studies. Our current GPA incentive is a quarter of free room and board in the chapter house, $2,300, for any brother that achieves a GPA of 3.80 or higher during the previous quarter. Last year several brothers received this GPA incentive.

JK Dunn Scholarship: Our Alumni Corporation Board annually chooses a member of the brotherhood to receive the $1,000 JK Dunn scholarship from an application process.

Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship: Incoming freshmen are encouraged to apply for this $500 leadership scholarship, the application for which can be found here. Deadline September 10.

Other Scholarships: Our national fraternity also offers other various scholarships. Information about these scholarships can be found under the undergraduate tab at the website of our national fraternity: www.deltasig.org

What are the costs associated with being a member of the fraternity?

If you choose to live in the chapter house, the cost is $2,300 per quarter (ONU Dorms are $2,500 a quarter plus a meal plan), which includes your room, fraternity dues, food cooked by our house mother, Wilma, digital cable with movie channels, and also helps support brotherhood projects, social events, and house improvements. This of course is far lower than the least expensive university housing, and the funds left over after paying operating costs are spent to directly benefit the brotherhood and its members. Brothers that achieve a GPA of 3.80 or higher live the following quarter in the house for free. Off-campus dues are $150 per quarter.

Why join a fraternity?

“It's not just a college thing, its a rest of your life thing. You will make friends that you will have for the rest of your life.”
- Matt Dziedzicki (President 2004-05)

What is the all campus grade point average? What is your chapter GPA?

The all campus GPA is: 3.07
Our chapter GPA is: 2.8

What is the purpose/mission of Delta Sigma Phi?

“To fulfill the desire of serious young college men for a fellowship of brotherhood, as near a practical working ideal as possible not fettered with too many traditional prejudices and artificial standards of membership and accompanied by a clean, pure, and honorable chapter home life.”