Rush in February was a success with 31 girls pledging Gamma Gamma. The month was highlighted by official University recognition. Meetings were held in the forum of the University Center until June when a suite in Hunt was made available.

The idea of going national had been considered as far back as the fall of 1977. Delta Gamma was chosen over all others in the event of a national sorority being wanted. In March, with rush over and things settling down, it was time for the decision to be made: Should Gamma Gamma petition Delta Gamma to become one of their colonies? Gamma Gamma voted in favor of this; the petition was accepted, and on September 9, 1978 forty-one girls were pledged by Delta Gamma. Their activation was held on November 17, 1978. These girls are the chapter members of the Epsilon Beta chapter of Delta Gamma.