Frequently Asked Questions

 Joining Sigma Gamma Rho is a lifelong commitment to Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service. 

1. Educational Requirements:
2. Membership in Sigma Gamma Rho:
3. Application Process:
4. Commitment to Values:
5. Financial Obligations:
6. Reactivation:

• The primary requirements for joining an affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. include being a girl, a young lady, and a woman of good character with interests and expertise in a particular field. 
• For undergraduate membership, candidates must be enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university or a liberal arts/transfer program of a junior or community college, to obtain a degree from a four-year school. 
• They must have completed at least one quarter, semester, or trimester, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. 

For Philo, Rhoer, and Rhosebud  Affiliates (please refer to our blog)   

• 1. **Eligibility**
• 2. Contact the chapter in your area. 
• 3. **Application Process**
• 4. **Attend Orientation**
• 5. **Participate in Events**
• 6. **Membership Dues** 
• 7. **Approval and Induction** 

  You must be a member of Sigma Gamma Rho to join a local chapter. If there is no local chapter in your area, you can still join Sigma Gamma Rho and later join a chapter when you move to an area with one. 

•  Must hold a degree from a four-year accredited educational institution.
• There is no GPA requirement for graduate membership.

The minimum age requirement for joining is 18 years old, but we also offer opportunities for younger volunteers to get involved with our youth programs.

 Local chapters publicize when they will take new members and hold information sessions to meet potential members, discuss the sorority’s values and expectations, and explain the membership intake process.  Potential members must receive a majority of the votes of members of the chapter to which they have applied. 

 Be prepared to meet the financial requirements for membership, which can include initiation fees,  philanthropic assessment, dues, and other related expenses. 

 Some chapters may require recommendations from current members.

Participation in an interview process to assess compatibility with the chapter's values and go