Question 1

What are the requirements to join?

Accepted Answer

All undergraduates must be registered full time students and graduate students must be registered at least half-time at the corresponding chapter that they intend on joining. All members of Sigma Omega Nu must have a minimum term grade point average of 2.3 and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher AND must be in good academic standing with the University of the Corresponding Chapter.

Question 2

What is Rush?

Accepted Answer

Rush is a time when interested individuals can get to know more about Sigma Omega Nu as a whole but also meet sisters from the chapter. Rush is free of charge and non-binding, so you have the ability to see what we are about. Rush events vary per year but typically include informationals, socials with other organizations, workshops, and cultura dinners.

Question 3

Why join?

Accepted Answer

1. Academic Support
2. Networking
3. Forming Lifelong Sisterhood Bonds
4. Community Service Opportunities
5. Professional Development
6. Cultura Awareness

Question 4

Cost of joining?

Accepted Answer

Like any opportunity for involvement in college, there is a financial commitment associated with joining a sorority. Pledgeship dues average between $120-$150 and are strictly for use by the potential new member. Dues once you become a sister, average between $150-$400 per year and go towards chapter operating expenses (fundraisers, socials, workshops, etc.). Payment plans are offered for those interested.

Question 5

What is the time commitment?

Accepted Answer

The time commitment varies by what level of involvement you choose to have. Sisters can expect to attend a chapter meeting each week as well as committee meetings or executive board meetings if taking on a leadership role. The Chapter will host and/or participate in several events during the school year.

Question 6

What is the travel commitment?

Accepted Answer

Sigma Omega Nu requires chapters to attend our National Battle of the Chapters and National Conference. These events are hosted/located by SON Chapters themselves. Travel is very minimal unless you are a National Board Representative, in which more travel is needed.

Question 7

Do we have a National Philanthropy?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a National Philanthropy, we encourage our chapters to pair up with an agency/organization in their community that will help best give back to their area. Chapter Philanthropies vary from local or national issues.

Question 8

What happens after I graduate?

Accepted Answer

Membership is a lifelong commitment. Once you are an initiated sister, you remain a sister for life. We have an extensive alumni network that continues to grow each year. Being a sister means having an immediate connection with hundreds of other sisters. As our alumni network grows, sisters are constantly sharing job/internship/scholarship opportunities within their respective fields of work.

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