Tier One: Pledging & Initiation

Pledging / Initiation

Pledge Education Program

Description of Submission:
Each chapter is required to conduct a pledge education program for all prospective members. Such prospects must have been pledged according to Fraternity Bylaws, Ritual and Policies, to further acquaint them with Fraternity objectives, history and the business operations of the chapter and the Fraternity. When you submit your pledge education program, a nationally approved standard pledge program template is provided for your convenience. Chapters are expected to conduct at least two periods of pledge education per year and initiate at least 12 new members per year. If more than two pledge classes per year, a Pledge Education Program must be submitted for all classes, although credit is only awarded for fall and spring. After completing the pledge education program, the chapter will need to proceed to the regalia reservation request. If a regalia trunk is not available on the requested date, the chapter may be asked to adjust their pledge education program to accommodate a new date.

How to Submit:
Online Pledge Program Submission Form

Notes:
Notification is sent to VPPE (or whomever submitted the online program) by staff via email when approved. The Pledge Education Program submitted through CMP must be printed and provided to pledges as the official program for them to follow, once approval has been received from the Central Office. Central Office staff members will discuss any necessary changes with the VPPE, prior to final approval.
When completing the pledge education program, either complete the program in full and SUBMIT, or SAVE and finish later. If SAVE is selected, the plan can be accessed from the health report to complete and SUBMIT. Once completed with the pledge education program, you will proceed to the regalia reservation. Once the regalia reservation is complete, both the pledge education program and the regalia reservation will be submitted.

Due Date:
Fall‐ June 1
Spring‐ December 15

Responsibility:
VP‐Chapter Operations, VP‐Pledge Education

Pledge Manuals Order

Description of Submission:
A current Manual for Pledge Education must be ordered from the Central Office for each pledge. Per policy each pledge is required to have his/her own pledge manual to keep. Manuals change every year so old ones should not be used.

How to Submit:
Manuals may be ordered via the online Deltasig Shop (www.dspnet.org) or by calling 513‐523‐1907.

Due Date:
Fall and Spring ‐ 1st Pledge Meeting, suggested; 14 days after pledging ceremony, final

Responsibility:
VP‐Chapter Operations, VP‐Pledge Education, VP‐Finance

Pledging Ceremony

Description of Submission:
Each individual who pledges Delta Sigma Pi must be reported to the Central Office by the chapter using the Online Initiation Packet. The Online Initiation Packet requires each pledge to have a completed Application for Membership. This is required for all potential members, including students, faculty and honorary.

How to Submit:
Online Initiation Packet

Notes:
Correct spellings and address information are very important!
For faculty and honorary candidates, an Application for Membership and an informational form must be completed at least 3 weeks before the scheduled initiation and submitted for National Fraternity approval. It is suggested that the chapter collect the information from the candidate (use the Faculty/Honorary Data Form for assistance), and then complete the online paperwork on their behalf. The chapter will be notified if the candidate has been approved for membership.
For additional assistance with the Pledging Ceremony process, go to the Online Initiation Guide.

Due Date:
Fall and Spring ‐ Within 14 days of pledging ceremony

Responsibility:
VP‐Chapter Operations, VP‐Pledge Education

Badge Order

Description of Submission:
Each new initiate (collegiate, faculty, and honorary) must receive an official badge, leased by the chapter, from the National Fraternity.

How to Submit:
Badges may be ordered from the Central Office via the online Deltasig Shop (www.dspnet.org) or by calling 513‐523‐1907.

Due Date:
Fall and Spring ‐ at least 21 Days Before Initiation, suggested; ordered before Initiation, final

Responsibility:
VP‐Chapter Operations, VP‐Pledge Education, VP‐Finance

Initiation Report

Description of Submission:
Chapters are required to report all initiates following each initiation ceremony. Using the online Initiation Report, the chapter is to verify the name of each applicant who has been approved for initiation, and report their status (initiated, voluntarily withdrew, removed by chapter vote, to be initiated at later date). Once completed, the chapter will submit this report online, as well as print a copy and send with full payment of initiation fees to the Central Office. This is required in order for initiates to be recognized as brothers of Delta Sigma Pi.

How to Submit:
Online Initiation Packet
For additional assistance with this process, go to the Online Initiation Guide.

Due Date:
Fall and Spring‐ Within 14 days of initiation

Responsibility:
VP‐Chapter Operations, VP‐Pledge Education

Initiation Fees

Description of Submission:
Chapters are required to submit initiation fees following each initiation ceremony. All initiation fees should be mailed to the Central Office within fourteen days of Initiation for CMP recognition and to remain in good financial standing. Please reference chapter name and Initiation date on your check. ($70 per collegiate, $30 per faculty and $30 per honorary). Initiation fees postmarked more than 21 days after the Initiation date are subject to an additional $25 per initiate late fee.

How to Submit:
Full payment of initiation fees should be mailed to the Central Office with a print out of the Initiation Report. Checks should be made payable to Delta Sigma Pi.

Due Date:
Fall and Spring‐ Within 14 days of initiation

Responsibility:
VP‐Chapter Operations, VP‐Pledge Education, VP‐Finance