“To intensify friendship, to promote happiness among its members, and in every way to create such sentiments, perform such deeds and to mold such opinions as will conduce to the building up of a nobler and purer womanhood in the world.”

With those words as its original objective, Zeta Tau Alpha received our charter as a women's fraternity by the State of Virginia in 1898. Now the third largest NPC group, ZTA remains true to our modern-day mission: "To make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual through innovative programming, which emphasizes leadership development, service to others, academic achievement and continued personal growth for women, with a commitment to friendship and the future based on the sisterhood, values and traditions of the past."

The Alpha Beta chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was honored to join Penn's sorority community as the newest sorority in spring 2011. Our open motto is "Seek the Noblest." Through our philanthropic efforts with breast cancer education and awareness, we strive to serve others while enriching the lives of our members through programming that will build and enhance the talents of each sister. Our national partnerships with the NFL, Susan G. Komen, Yoplait and other organizations allow our members to extend beyond their college experience to give back to their communities. Our members come from all walks of life, and each adds her unique and lasting mark on ZTA and the world around her.

The women who become part of the reactivated Zeta Tau Alpha chapter at University of Pennsylvania will receive the opportunity to hold new leadership positions while making history in creating a new sisterhood. Membership in Zeta Tau Alpha extends well beyond college years; it lasts a lifetime. As the second largest National Panhellenic Conference organization, ZTA alumnae form a nationwide network that all members can access for job placement, career advancement and relocation assistance. The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha are so excited to meet you in January!