LAS VEGAS GAP COLONY OF THETA NU XI MULTICULTURAL SORORITY, INC.
Sisters of Diversity Together as ONE!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Theta Nu Xi?
The women who choose Theta Nu Xi do so because our mission and ideals resonate with them. They are already leaders on their campuses and in their communities; they show academic promise; they are committed to service; and they believe in and promote multiculturalism in their everyday lives. In selecting aspirants for membership, we look for women who exemplify these principles and are committed to living-out our values with vision, purpose, and heart.
What purpose does your sorority serve?
The objectives of Theta Nu Xi are to incorporate separate cultures into one life, to build self-esteem through sisterhood, to participate in service activities—especially those concerning diversity in the community, to encourage academic success and overall self-improvement, and to promote unity among fraternal organizations.
What makes your sorority multicultural?
Our Founders saw a need for a sorority that crossed the societal boundaries of race, religion, culture, and class. Although part of their vision included creating a sisterhood that physically exemplifies multiculturalism, the primary goal was to bring together women who believe in the ideal of multiculturalism and want to promote multiculturalism in their everyday lives.
Theta Nu Xi explicitly seeks members with multicultural ideals and interests; we seek to use our Sorority as a vehicle to educate the surrounding campus and community on issues of diversity.
What are your requirements for membership?
Applicants for GAP membership must have, at minimum, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In the case where an applicant is enrolled in a post-graduate degree program, she must have, at minimum, a 2.75 cumulative grade point average, and have completed one semester of a regular year's program. And, she cannot be a member of any other collegiate fraternal organization except for a purely honorary, professional, or service organization.
What does GAP mean?
GAP is an acronym for Graduate, Alumnae and Professional. The acronym is used when referring to non-collegiate members and chapters. For women who did not have the opportunity to join a sisterhood like ours as undergraduates, Theta Nu Xi offers membership through our GAP chapters. GAP initiates work alongside undergraduate chapter alumnae to promote our mission and tenets.
Is community service required?
Yes, community service is a requirement of our members. Both our undergraduate and GAP chapters are required to complete a minimum number of service hours each year. Commitment to community service is something we expect of women interested in joining Theta Nu Xi.
What is your pledge process like?
Similar to other Greek letter organizations, we keep our membership intake and initiation rituals private. The Sorority has a standard membership recruitment process and a membership education program during which aspirants learn about the history and values of Theta Nu Xi. Aspirants will also participate in activities designed to cultivate the lasting bonds of sisterhood. The program is designed to provide women with the knowledge, skills, and support to develop their leadership skills and to contribute to the Sorority.
How much does it cost to join?
Initiation fees vary by chapter. If you are interested in joining Theta Nu Xi, and have questions about the fees, we encourage you to contact the chapter of interest.