Frequently Asked Questions

			
1.	What does Delta Sigma Pi do?

	  -We hold 4 different types of events
	     -Professional Events: speakers from companies; company tours; case-study competitions, etc.
	     -Social Events: trips to Big Bear, Las Vegas, Palm Springs; karaoke, game nights, bowling, 
	      inter-chapter events etc.
	     -Community Service Events: Family Day in Balboa Park, Pet adoption centers, food banks, etc. 
	     -Fundraising Events: BBQ on Library Walk, Staff-Pro, Petco Park 
	  -We are organized to run like a business, with officers, committees, meetings, bylaws, etc.

2.	What is the difference between Alpha Kappa Psi and us?

	  -As a fraternity:
	    -We are open to majors of economics, management science, international studies with econ 
	     emphasis, and joint math/econ. Alpha Kappa Psi is open to all majors.
	  -As an individual chapter:
	    -We are a smaller chapter: value quality over quantity, we look for stronger brotherhood, we 
	     like to make sure everyone knows each other on a personal level
	    -We are newer: you can be a part of the development and establishment of this fairly new 
	     chapter; see it grow
	    -We are endorsed both by the UCSD Economics department and Rady School of Management

3.	How is Delta Sigma Pi different from other professional business clubs and organizations?

	  -As a Fraternity, there is more interaction on a personal level, more of a sense of brotherhood. 
	   We are not just companions in business, but are also close friends.
	  -We have a long history as a national fraternity, 100+ years
	  -We have a strong social network that extends to not only chapter and national alumni, but also 
	   to companies around the area
	   "Once a Deltasig, Always a Deltasig"

4.	What are the benefits of being in a fraternity?

	  -Brotherhood (friends)
	  -Networking opportunities
	  -Professional development
	  -Opportunity for trial and error in leadership
	  -Teamwork & trust

5.	What are the qualifications to be a pledge?

	  -Appropriate major: economics, management science, international studies with econ emphasis, 
	   and joint math/econ
	  -Minimum GPA of 2.0
	  -4 units of college credit (AP credits count towards this)

6.	Does Delta Sigma Pi haze?

	  -No, we do not haze. We have a very strict risk management policy from the national fraternity. 
	  -We treat our pledges with respect. 

7.	What is expected of me once I pledge?

	  -Dedication and attendance, desire to get to know the other pledges and brothers
	  -As a pledge class, host 1 professional event, 1 community service event, 1 social event, and 
	   1 fundraiser event
	  -Willingness to develop team skills, time management
	  -$136 fee, covers pledge program and materials, no money goes to the chapter

8.	What is the time commitment for pledging?

	  -7 week program
	  -Once a week pledge meeting
	  -Pledge events (see Question 7)
	  -Comparable to a 4 unit course