ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Since our founding in 1899, our members have lived up to the same ideals: to be active, self-reliant and trustworthy, that were set forth by our founders. Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is committed to developing scholars, philanthropists, leaders and sisters while maintaining our high standards of scholarship, friendship, and social grace. Our programs and social service projects continue to enrich the lives of many, helping Sisters contribute our share to the progress of mankind. There are bonds created in this sisterhood that can never be broken or truly understood outside of the sorority.
GENERAL INFORMATION
National Founding Date: November 4, 1899
Location of Founding: Michigan State Normal College, Yipsilanti, Michigan
Number of National Chapters: Over 80
Open Motto: Active, Self-reliant, Trustworthy
Local Founding Date: April 19, 1997
GPA Requirements: 2.75
Cost of Dues per Semester: New Member $352.50, Active Sisters ($230.06)
Dues include National dues, Initiation badge, Chapter letters, Bid Day shirts
OUR PURPOSE
While our standards and ideals permeate every facet of our governing documents, chapter meetings, activities, events, sacred rituals, and symbols, the purpose created by our Founders is as valid today as it was on November 4, 1899. We believe that the Purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau best describes our core values.
Alpha Sigma Tau promotes the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members, specifically:
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to develop the character of each member through a study of ethics so that she will show in all her relationships sincerity, honesty, love and understanding;
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to help each member enjoy the cultural advantages in life so that she will know how to select those things which are most worthwhile; and
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to develop in each member the social graces to the extent that she will be able to take her place in life with true dignity and poise.
FUN FACTS
Symbol: Anchor
Colors: Emerald Green & Gold
Crest: (See Right)
Jewel: Pearl
Flower: Yellow Rose
