The new member retreat served as a more relaxed welcoming event on the morning after Big/Little Night. The new members were able to engage in a casual discussion with both the e-board and each other. The primary purpose of this event was to establish a stronger connection between new members since they were all now officially committed to the Fraternity of Alpha Zeta. By growing as a new member class, the new members could begin to form bonds with each other and learn to rely on each other for help in the future.