Introduction to All Things ZTA
New Member Experience Overview
What do the next few months look like for me?
While the New Member Experience can feel overwhelming at times, just know that we are here to guide you every step of the way. Alongside the dates and duties outlined in the “Calendar” section of this website, there is an overview below of what will be required of you from your first day as a Zeta to when you are deemed an active member.
If you ever have questions or feel stressed about anything at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to Morgan at deltakappavp2@gmail.com.
Points
What are points?
In order to attend events like Grub, Semi, and Formal, you must meet a certain point requirement. You can obtain points by being active in Zeta and Greek life events.
How do I check my points?
Step 1: Open the omega one app or website
Step 2: In the omega one app or website locate the “My Account” option.
Step 3: Under the “my account” tab click on the option for “points.” Here you will be able to view and appeal your points.
Philanthropy
Service Hours
Every semester it is REQUIRED to have at least 6 service hours booked by the end of the semester.
Service hours are required to come to Zeta events such as GRUB or formal.
We have many different service hour opportunities through Zeta such as making chemo care packs, writing survivor letters and volunteering at the food bank with your sisters!
There are also always ongoing service opportunities through many different organizations throughout campus and Baton Rouge! Some of our chapter favorites are Companion Animal Alliance, Baton Rouge Zoo and volunteering at elementary schools across the area!
Our fall semester events are:
Crucial Catch: A trip to New Orleans where we hand out think pink ribbons at a Saints football game!
Pink Week: A week full of events to bring awareness to breast cancer!
Our events in the spring are:
Pancake Breakfast: A pancake feast from midnight to noon that is a favorite within our chapter!
Dodge for a Cause: A dodgeball tournament that is loved by many across campus!
OmegaOne
How to access OmegaOne:
Be on the lookout for an email with a link to set up your Omega One account
Click on the link and proceed to fill out all of your personal information
Make sure you use the same email that you used to sign up for your SistersOnly account because they are all linked
You now have set up your OmegaOne account! You can access it through the OmegaOne app or through this website.
What is OmegaOne:
OmegaOne is what gives you access to the calendar, files, announcements, and is a way to check into events, so it’s VERY important you are able to access it.
If you don’t receive the original email with the link to sign up or have any problems at all making an account contact Lanie at deltakappasecretary@gmail.com and she can help you out!
There is also an Omega One app that you can download on your phone! This is really convenient and gives you access to all things Zeta at your fingertips such as tracking study hours, checking in to chapter, keeping up with the number of points you have.
Badge Ordering
How to order your badge:
Login into OmegaOne
Click on the “Other Resources” tab
Click on Badge Ordering
Select Louisiana State University
Enter all of your personal information
Select the type of badge you would like
Continue check out and entering the rest of your information
Plain badges start at $68 and others can range to a couple hundred dollars depending on what’s added. You can order whatever kind of badge you would like, it’s totally up to you!
Badges can be worn when we wear badge wear (nicer clothes, such as a dress, skirt, or dress pants) for certain events such as formal chapter meetings and other Zeta events. Badges can also be worn during the preference round of recruitment.
Badges need to be ordered by (Date) You must order a badge in order to get initiated! If you have a problem ordering one this soon due to finances or other reasons please contact me and we can work something out with you.
If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to contact Lanie Powell at deltakappasecretary@gmail.com and I can help you!!
Attendance
Attendance at all ZTA events is highly recommended, but some of these events are required. Events that are mandatory or required come with a fine if you do not attend without a valid excuse. At the first chapter meeting, you will receive a list of all fineable events. If you need to be excused from one of those dates, contact Lanie at deltakappasecretary@gmail.com.
Excuses
Approved Excuses:
A class that is scheduled during chapter meetings that is required to be taken for a timely graduation. Your degree audit and class schedule MUST be provided at the beginning of the semester in order to be excused.
A scheduled school related event such as a test review session held by a teacher.
Illness; a doctor's note must be provided.
Birth, death, wedding
A meeting with a teacher, with a note from the teacher or an email sent from him/her to deltakappasecretary@gmail.com
If you believe you have a legitimate excuse that is not on this list, please come talk to me or email me!
Non-approved excuses:
Too much homework or studying to do
Informal group study sessions
Employment: work shifts should be scheduled around ZTA chapter meetings and fineable events
Fraternity bus trips, formals, or other events
Family vacation
Billing
Billhighway is Zeta’s main platform for sending your bills and receiving your payments. With Billhighway, you are able to personally make your own payments or create a login for you guardian so that they can assist you in making them. There are also many different payment plans that our treasurer, Caroline Thomas, can lay out for you to help you make a plan that works best for you financially. If you ever have any questions or issues regarding billing, don’t hesitate to email deltakappatreasurer@gmail.com or deltakappavp2@gmail.com.
Below is a basic layout of where your money is going within ZTA.
