HomeEnglish DepartmentSigma Tau DeltaBecome a Member Sigma Tau Delta Become a Member Application For Membership Application For Membership Complete this application. Dr. Comeford will verify your transcript for eligibility directly through Banner. Please review our membership requirments then fill out our application Membership Requirments Application Sigma Tau Delta Membership Requirements Sigma Tau Delta Motto "I shall endeavor to advance the study of the chief literary masterpieces, to encourage worthwhile reading, to promote the mastery of written expression, and to foster a spirit of fellowship among students specializing in the English language and literature ever keeping in mind our international motto. . . Sincerity, Truth, Design." Respect and Inclusivity Statement By completing the application, I affirm that I agree to the following statement: Alpha Pi Epilon Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is committed to an inclu INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Must be majoring or minoring (or the equivalent) or completing an Integrated Studies Emphasis in the discipline of English. Must have a mnimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond Eng 2010. Must have a B+ or equivalent average (3.3) in English. Must rank in the highest 35% of his/her class in general scholarship (a B average/3.0 is OK). Must have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college course work. Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. Don’t meet all requirements? Join as an associate member! Associate members can attend all club activities and service initiatives while you are working towards full Sigma Tau Delta Membership. Fill out the application as normal, but make sure to re-apply when you are eligible. CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Must attend at least two activities (not including TED Talks) per semester (we usually have nine or ten total) Must attend two TED Talks per semester—unless you have a class that conflicts or other non-negotiable scheduling conflicts (these should be addressed with Dr. Comeford specifically) Must sign up and participate in the poetry pharmacy initiative and the little free library service project (Approx. 4 hours of service) Must participate in one fundraising activity Failure to meet these participation requirements will result in not being allowed to wear the regalia at graduation. DUES AND OPPORTUNITIES Upon admittance into Sigma Tau Delta, you will receive notification of acceptance and will then be asked to pay a one-time fee of $45 for your international dues and a yearly $10 fee for local chapter dues. This fee entitles you to: Lifetime membership in Sigma Tau Delta A membership certificate and lapel pin List Sigma Tau Delta on your résumé Wear Sigma Tau Delta regalia at graduation (if you complete the membership activity requirements) if you choose to purchase these items Apply for scholarship, internship, graduate assistantship, and writing award opportunities Submit papers for possible publication in The Rectangle and The Review Apply for the opportunity to serve on an international Board of Directors as a Student Advisor or Student Representative Submit papers or panel discussion for possible presentation at an annual international convention Sigma Tau Delta Application Name: * Preferred Pronouns Student ID * Permanent Address: * Is your current Address the same as your permanent Address? * Yes No Current Address: * Phone Number: * Email Address: * Year In School: * Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Anticipated Year of Education: * English Hours Completed: * Overall GPA: * English GPA: * Please write a sentence or two on why you would like to join Sigma Tau Delta. If you don’t meet all requirements, what steps are you taking to become a full member? * Do you have any suggestions for meetings or any fund raising ideas? Allow your email address to be shared on Sigma Tau Delta's member list and alumni directory? * Yes No Thank you If you are human, leave this field blank.
