Overview

Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. A member of the Association of College Honor Societies, it was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University.

The Society strives to:

• Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies;
• Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities;
• Foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing;
• Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members;
• Exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and
• Serve society by fostering literacy.

With over 750 active chapters located in Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States, there are more than 1,000 faculty sponsors, and approximately 8,500 members inducted annually.

UNL's chapter, Theta Omega, was formed in 1989 and is open to students with at least three semesters of English and a grade point average of B+ or above.

Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.

Sigma Tau Delta is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), the nation's only certifying agency for college and university honor societies.

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Meetings

The Theta Omega chapter of UNL's Sigma Tau Delta meets every other week on Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in Andrews. Rooms are announced on a weekly basis through facebook and twitter. Come join us for fun, food (usually), and English!

English Society

Like English but don't have a major/minor in it? Don't meet the requirements for Sigma Tau Delta membership? Still want to be involved?

Join the English Society!

The English Society meets at the same time as Sigma Tau Delta, but is open to all UNL students. There are no requirements to join the English Society, so come check it out!

Qualifications for Membership

Sigma Tau Delta is an international honorary society for students majoring or minoring in English. UNL's chapter Theta Omaga was formed in 1989 and is open to students with at least three semesters of English and a grade point average of B+ or above.

1. Minimum Cumulative GPA in English courses 3.5
2. Minimum Cumulative GPA Overall 3.0
3. Must be a declared English major, minor, specialization, or graduate student
4. Must have a class standing of second-semester Sophomore or higher

For further information, contact:
Adviser: Tom Lynch
314 Andrews
tlynch2@unl.edu

Application

The application for membership is available at: http://english.unl.edu/ugrad/pdf/sigtau_application.pdf

Chapter Officers

President: Kristy Hegerup
Vice President: Michael Harpster
Secretary: Micah Smith
Treasurer: Sarah Chambers
Historian: Catherine Buennemeyer
Public Relations: McKenzie Wessling