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Zeta Tau Alpha

Eta Xi Chapter

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The Eta Xi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was chartered at Virginia Tech on April 29, 1972. This makes ZTA one of VT’s oldest sororities and Zeta’s 157th link in the national chain of chapters. Virginia Tech’s chapter was founded upon the high ideals of Zeta Tau Alpha and the high standards of Virginia Tech. Both at the local and national level, the Eta Xi chapter has been recognized for their fulfillment of these ideals and most importantly, for our sisterhood. Every day, Eta Xi’s members encompass the spirit of our organization as they continuously strive for academic, social, and philanthropic excellence.

Virginia Tech Zetas take pride in working together to achieve common goals and strive each day to fulfill zeta ideals of sisterhood, achievement, service, and love. ZTA women are multifaceted and are encouraged to lend their talents to many areas of collegiate life, with members being incredibly involved in campus organizations, sports teams, and student councils. As an organization, ZTA aims to provide ongoing support and encouragement to each sister in her extracurricular activities.

Whether members are at Hokie football games, a Panhellenic sponsored event, or simply spending time with friends, the sisterhood intended by our founders is clearly present in everything we do. Zeta Tau Alpha at Virginia Tech values its members, its Panhellenic community, its University, and its future potential. The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha look forward to passing along the love, support, and sisterhood of our organization to new members for years to come.

Success opens doors; friends open hearts. Whether you are looking for opportunities in leadership, scholastics or service, or if you just want to make new friends that will make you laugh, you will find what you are looking for in Zeta Tau Alpha.

ZTA members holding an award

Need to Knows

  • 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)
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Stats

Chapter Information Data
Fall 2025 Members 193
Fall 2025 Chapter GPA 3.6023
Minimum GPA to Join 2.5
Minimum GPA for Active Members 3.0
Spring 2026 Projected Initiated Member Dues $610
Spring 2026 Projected New Member Dues $890
Chapter Philanthropy Breast Cancer Education and Awareness  
Standards of Excellence Score 2024-25 Gold
Housing Oak Lane (On Campus), Alcohol-Free

Chapter Conduct

  • In Good Standing as of 7/1/2025
  • % 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.

Contact

  • Address:
    3115 Oak Lane, 74A SPHK
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • Email: avanovak16@vt.edu
  • President: Tate Swecker
  • Recruitment Contact: Harper Williamson
  • Chapter Advisor: Wendy Pope