We're elated that you asked!

The short answer is because of our history and our diverse and dynamic membership. 

We have over 100,000 members spread across 5 regions. We have over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bahamas, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.

Sigma Gamma Rho is the only:

• member of the NPHC which started as a professional organization
• NPHC sorority founded at a predominately white institution
• NPHC sorority not founded at Howard University
• Greek-letter organization founded by university graduates rather than undergraduates
• sorority founded at Butler University
• sorority with a poodle as its mascot

From seven young educators, Sigma Gamma Rho has become an international service organization comprised of women from every profession. Sigma Gamma Rho offers its members opportunities to develop their unique talents through leadership training and involvement in sorority activities. Sorority activities provide an atmosphere where friendships and professional contacts are developed which often lead to bonds that last a lifetime.

Sigma women are dedicated to helping each other and their personal success is recognized in The AURORA and through various awards.

Collegiate Membership

A woman may be admitted for membership in an undergraduate chapter only while in attendance at a four-year accredited college or university, or in a liberal arts/transfer program of a junior or community college, once they submit proof of intention to enter and obtain a degree from a four-year school. Must be enrolled in the semester for which you are applying.

Candidates may be accepted for undergraduate membership after successfully completing one quarter, semester, or trimester. The cumulative grade point average required for membership is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

Institutions may impose more stringent and additional requirements.

Alumnae Membership

Potential graduate members must hold a degree from a four-year accredited educational institution.

There is no GPA requirement for alumnae membership.

Soror! We are so happy you're considering reactivation and making ZZS home! Our Anti-Basileus and Membership Committee will work with you to provide up to date information regarding your reactivation and the associated remittance fees. Please use the contact form so that we may assist you properly.