Sigma Tau Delta

Sigma Tau Delta (ΣTΔ) works to cultivate the next generation of literary scholars, educators, writers, and leaders through transformative undergraduate and graduate experiences. Founded in 1924, and with more than 35,000 members worldwide, ΣTΔ creates unparalleled opportunities for intellectual growth through academic conferences; publication opportunities; awards, grants, and scholarships; and mentorship networks that connect students with established professionals in English studies. 

At WashU, Sigma Tau Delta is the beating heart of the English undergraduate community. Each semester, our Executive Committee organizes several social events that allow our students to gather together and share their love of writing and literature. Our signature events include literary-themed holiday celebrations, coffee hours and picnics, bookmark-painting parties, and our spring formal. The officers on our Executive Committee also work with the English department to promote the program by helping to advise and recruit prospective students.

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Membership Information

Membership Benefits Include:

Lifetime membership in Sigma Tau Delta
Ability to list Sigma Tau Delta on your CV
Certificate of membership and lapel pin
Sigma Tau Delta honors cords to wear at graduation
Opportunities to apply for Sigma Tau Delta sponsored scholarships and internships with major publishers, universities, libraries, and humanities organizations.
Opportunities to submit work for consideration to Sigma Tau Delta’s annual convention and print and online publication

To Apply for Membership:

Sigma Tau Delta accepts new members on a rolling basis. To apply, e-mail the completed Application Form along with a copy of your unofficial  transcript, to sigmataudeltawashu@gmail.com. Upon acceptance into the honor society, you will receive a formal invitation prompting you to pay your one-time membership fee of $60 in order to officially enroll in Sigma Tau Delta.

Membership Requirements:

English major or minor

Sophomore standing or higher

Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher

Minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) in English coursework

Minimum of two English courses completed

After Graduation: What Next?

Although you won’t be an active member of the WashU chapter anymore, Sigma Tau Delta is a lifetime membership. If you attend a graduate school with an active chapter, you can continue taking advantage of the membership benefits. For alumni who don’t want to lose touch with Sigma Tau Delta, there is an Alumni Epsilon Chapter dedicated to facilitating your affiliation regardless of your current place of residence or ability to connect with local chapters.

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