FAQ

Rush is a two-week period that allows for you to learn about Delta Omicron Zeta, and for active members to learn about you. There are professional events, such as our Informational Night, that give prospective members a look into what we do as a fraternity, and there are social events, such as our Barbecue, that allow us to simply get to know each other.

After formal interviews, the entire fraternity reviews its applicants and bids are distributed. Then, the pledge process begins.

Pledging is our 9-week Journeyman program designed to model the challenges a student leader may face. Our Journeyman curriculum offers as much as you put into it; it is rigorous, but extremely rewarding.

While it is difficult to determine an exact amount of time, we suggest this commitment is on par with a two-unit class. You will have one meeting and generally one Journeyman activity per week, as well as various Journeyman projects through the semester. To complement the work, we offer access to exclusive special events, such as invites and a members-only speaker series.

All of our active members wondered how in the world they would fit pledging into their schedules, but leaders make time, and we all figured it out. While events and meetings are designed for busy leaders, expect DOZ to be a priority your Journeyman semester. Those who complete the Journeyman process will have participated in a learning experience unlike anything else offered at USC.

Delta Omicron Zeta offers an enriching mix of professional and social opportunities that will serve to complement your academic career at USC. You will build relationships with and learn from USC’s brightest, while taking advantage of exclusive networking opportunities and professional events.

Many of our brothers say that their favorite parts about Delta Omicron Zeta is its diverse family and the lessons they’ve learned from people they wouldn’t have met without this fraternity.

Hear what’s the buzz!

1) Start by registering, so we can keep you updated on Rush events and requirements.
2) Then keep track of all of our Rush events with the Rush Calendar.
3) Rush is a great opportunity to get to know each other, so it’s highly recommended (though not mandatory) to attend every event. We distribute bids based on what we know about a potential member’s character.

From English to Pre-Med majors, from The President of URSC to Mr. USC, from water polo players to Tahitian dancers – Delta Omicron Zeta boasts an extremely diverse brotherhood.
 Delta Omicron Zeta accepts all majors, and you do not have to hold a leadership position at USC. You can be in another Greek house and still pledge DOZ – our brothers are plugged into every facet of campus life. We’re just looking for USC’s most ambitious and open-minded; those who are both eager to share and to learn.

For a closer look at a strong DOZ candidate, check out our Should I Rush DOZ Checklist at the bottom of our Rush page.
Also, check the list of our current members.