About Us

The Zeta Chi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a vibrant and dedicated sisterhood of 108 members committed to fostering leadership, friendship, and personal growth. Nationally founded in 1893, Alpha Xi Delta has a long-standing tradition of empowering women to realize their potential and make a meaningful impact in their communities. At UNCW, the Zeta Chi chapter proudly supports the Kindly Hearts Initiative, Alpha Xi Delta’s national philanthropy, which focuses on supporting children and families experiencing foster care or homelessness. In addition, the chapter is deeply engaged in the local community through its partnership with Stand Up for Kids, working to combat youth homelessness in the Wilmington area. Through service, sisterhood, and scholarship, the Zeta Chi chapter continues to embody the values and vision that have guided Alpha Xi Delta for over a century.

In 1893, ten young women at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois, shared a vision and a dream of a national organization dedicated to the personal growth of women. Their dream became Alpha Xi Delta, one of the oldest women’s fraternities in the United States.

The timeless ideals envisioned by Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders remain constant throughout the years, inspiring pride in each member to pursue individual excellence. Now a national fraternity with more than 171,000 initiated members, our Fraternity is a progressive organization with college chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States.

Alpha Xi Delta is proud of its history and lasting impact on its members and the Panhellenic community. In fact, Alpha Xi Delta’s first National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Chairman wrote the Panhellenic Creed, which all members of NPC still recite on college campuses today.

Alpha Xi Delta’s Founders left us a great legacy. They taught us the value of education because it frees us to achieve our goals and gives us the power to be whatever we choose. They taught us to support one another through shared experiences and understanding. They taught us to serve others and reach out to better the lives of those less fortunate. Because of them, Alpha Xi Delta continues to inspire countless bold and talented women to realize their potential.

Mission:

The mission of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is to enrich the life of every Alpha Xi Delta. We will:

• Nurture unity and cooperation.
• Foster intellectual, professional and personal growth.
• Exemplify the highest ethical conduct.
• Instill community responsibility.
• Perpetuate fraternal growth.

Vision:

Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential

Symbols & Insignia

• Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Gold
• Flower: Pink Rose
• Badge: The Quill
• Mascot: BetXi Bear