Who Can Petition
Any organized group of at least ten (10) prospective members, led by a designated Petitioning Committee, may apply to charter a new Delta Xi Epsilon chapter in their region or institution.
Requirements
- A minimum of ten (10) prospective founding members, each meeting the fraternity's general eligibility standards.
- A completed Letter of Intent, signed by all prospective founding members.
- A Petitioning Committee of at least three (3) members to coordinate with the National Council.
- Proof of at least two (2) completed community or socio-civic activities conducted by the group prior to petitioning.
- A proposed set of local chapter officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer).
Process
- Submit a Letter of Intent — Download and complete the Letter of Intent form below, signed by all prospective members, and submit it to the National Council via the Contact Us form.
- Orientation — The National Council will schedule an orientation session with the Petitioning Committee to walk through fraternity values, governance, and expectations.
- Probationary Period — Approved petitioners undergo a 3 to 6 month probationary period, during which the group conducts at least one community activity and maintains regular communication with an assigned National Council liaison.
- Formal Evaluation — At the end of the probationary period, the National Council reviews the group's conduct, activities, and readiness for chartering.
- Charter Approval — Upon approval, the group is formally chartered as a Delta Xi Epsilon chapter and inducted during a national or regional ceremony.
Downloadable Forms
All required forms for the petitioning process are available for download below. Completed forms should be submitted to the National Council through the Contact Us page.
