Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity - Eta Xi Chapter
President
Ava Novak
Mailing Address:
117 New Hall West (0428)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Recruitment Contact
Lucy O'Brien
On Campus House Address:
3115 Oak Lane, 74A SPHK
Blacksburg, VA 24060-9514
Chapter Advisor
Wendy Pope
National Website
www.zetataualpha.org
Chapter Website
Chapter Conduct Status as of 6/1/25: In Good Standing
% of Members Found Responsible for Individual Student Conduct Violations in 2024-25 Academic Year*: 3%
*The percentage of individual members of each organization who were found responsible for violations of the VIrginia Tech Student Code of Conduct during the academic year. These violations were not related to their membership in the organization.
Motto: Seek the Noblest
Values: Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Responsibility, Being Rather than Seeming, Service & Philanthropy, Seeking Understanding that we Might Gain True Wisdom, Humility, Loyalty & Commitment, Love
Founded: October 15, 1898 at the Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University)
Chapter Information
Fall 2025 Members: 225
Fall 2025 Chapter GPA: 3.5646
Minimum GPA to Join: 2.50
Minimum GPA for Active Members: 3.00
Fall 2025 Projected Initiated Member Dues: $610
Spring 2026 Projected Initiated Member Dues: $610
Spring 2026 Projected New Member Dues: $890
Chapter Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness (Bright Pink Foundation, NFL Crucial Catch, and American Cancer Society)
Housing: Oak Lane (On Campus), Alcohol-Free
Standards of Excellence Score 2024-2025: ?
Awards & Recognition:
2022-23
2022-23 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Excellence in Member Development Award
2022-23 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Inclusive VT Award
2022-23 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Commitment to Unwavering Curiosity Award: Arley Lausin
2022-23 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Prepare for a Life of Courageous Leadership Award: Gina Beller
2022-23 Zeta Tau Alpha Crown Chapter Award
2021-22
2021-22 Zeta Tau Alpha's Founders Club Top Fundraising Award
2020-21
2020-21 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Excellence in Campus Engagement Award
2020-21 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Outstanding Community Leader of the Year: Kattie Casamassina
2018-19
2018-19 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Excellence in Scholarship Award
2018-19 Virginia Tech Fraternity & Sorority Life Order of Omega Outstanding Sorority Woman of the Year Legacy: Sylvie Job
2018-19 Zeta Tau Alpha Crown Chapter Award