Fall 2026
Recruitment gives students time to meet the chapter, ask direct questions and decide whether Beta Delta is the right place for them.
Led by Emmet Bushue and Brandon Sternthal
Fall 2026 Recruitment
Emmet and Brandon coordinate events, communication and follow-up with prospective members.
Recruitment Director
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Emmet previously served as Social Chair and understands how different parts of the chapter fit together. He helps prospective members meet a broad group of brothers and get a realistic sense of membership.
View Emmet’s leadership profile →
Recruitment Director
West Orange, New Jersey
Brandon works alongside Emmet to organize the recruitment process, maintain communication and identify students who are prepared to contribute to the chapter.
View Brandon’s leadership profile →The Process
Recruitment should not feel like a sales pitch. Prospective members need time to see how brothers interact, understand the expectations of membership and decide whether Beta Delta fits the kind of Rutgers experience they want.
Current members are also making a decision. The chapter looks for students who will participate, respect other people, take responsibility and help make Beta Delta stronger for the classes that follow them.
Throughout the process, students should ask direct questions. The strongest fit comes from honest conversations about the time commitment, finances, new member education, housing, academics and chapter culture.
What to Expect
Exact dates and events change by semester, but the purpose of each stage stays consistent.
Seeing the chapter in more than one setting gives you a more accurate picture than a single conversation.
Do not judge the organization based on one person. Speak with officers, younger members and older brothers.
Understand the expectations before making a commitment. Recruitment Directors are there to provide clear answers.
A fraternity should complement your academic and personal goals. Take enough time to consider the fit.
Chapter Momentum
Beta Delta reported record recruitment in both 2025 and 2026. That growth has been accompanied by stronger alumni involvement, expanded leadership opportunities and the establishment of a chapter home at 106 College Avenue.
In 2025, Zeta Beta Tau International recognized Beta Delta with the Edwin B. Meissner Award for Most Improved Chapter. For a prospective member, the chapter’s upward trajectory creates a genuine opportunity to contribute—not simply to join something established, but to help determine what it becomes next.
View the National Award RecordCommon Questions
These answers provide a starting point. Students should still ask questions directly during recruitment.
No. Recruitment is designed to give students enough time to meet brothers from different pledge classes and learn about the chapter directly.
Events vary, but the purpose is consistent: conversation. Prospective members should expect to meet brothers, visit the chapter and ask honest questions about membership.
Beta Delta looks for students who will participate, take responsibility, treat other people well and add something positive to the chapter. There is no single personality type or background.
Ask about time commitments, new member education, dues, housing, academics and the everyday experience. A good recruitment process should give you enough information to make a thoughtful decision.
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