Legacies
ZBT takes great pride in growing our family. The recruitment of legacies — sons, grandsons and brothers of any ZBT chapter or prospective chapter — helps ensure we identify young men of good character who embody the Tenets of our Credo: Intellectual Awareness, Social Responsibility, Integrity and Brotherly Love.
Many times the referrals received from our brothers and families become some of our most involved and influential brothers. Click here to refer a young man of good character to join our Brotherhood. Recruitment is the lifeblood of our Fraternity and we thank those who have continued support and commitment to Zeta Beta Tau.
Learn more about our policy on legacies per the regulations outlined in the Fraternity’s International Code.
How do we follow the Legacy policy, practically?
You are not required to give a bid to a legacy.
You are required to give a legacy the opportunity to demonstrate value.
You are required to contact ZBT International Headquarters prior to voting if a legacy may not get 50%.
You are required to vote on all identified legacies and document the result.
You are required to contact ZBT International Headquarters after voting with legacy results.
You are required to contact the Alumni Brother if his legacy does not earn a bid.
You are encouraged to contact the brother in the event the legacy does earn a bid.
You are encouraged to contact ZBT International Headquarters when made aware of legacies going through recruitment on your campus.
Where can I find the full policy?
Chapters have autonomy over membership selection, provided they comply with ZBT policy as outlined in the ZBT Code, Title 1, Chapter 7 (Membership), and Title 3, Chapter 3 (Legacies). The relevant section of the ZBT International Code can be found here: Download PDF.
