| Gamma Sigma Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΓΣΑ | |
 | |
| Founded | November 9, 1989 University of Southern California |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Motto | Γαμμα Σιγμα Αλφα |
| Website | gammasigmaalpha |
Gamma Sigma Alpha (ΓΣΑ, or GSA) is a National Academic Greek Honor society recognizing academic excellence among members of Fraternities and sororities. Gamma Sigma Alpha states that its mission is "to recognize and advance academic excellence as a core value of fraternities and sororities".[1] Unlike the Order of Omega, who also reward Greek Life academic successes, Gamma Sigma Alpha does not limit the number of members who can be initiated.[1]
History[edit]
Gamma Sigma Alpha was founded at the University of Southern California on November 9, 1989, by Beth K. Saul and a group of scholastic achievers representing various fraternities and sororities dedicated to the advancement of higher education and academic accomplishment.[2][3]
The current executive director is Nicole A. Singleton
Symbols[edit]
The badge of Gamma Sigma Alpha, which can be seen within its seal, consists of a white lit candle with a golden base on a field of Gules (red) with a bend of argent.[4]
Membership[edit]
Undergraduate students, in their junior or senior year, can apply for membership if they are a member of a Greek fraternity or sorority on campus and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).[5]
Chapters[edit]
As of Spring 2015, Gamma Sigma Alpha has over 215 chapters across the United States and Canada.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Mission, Vision & Values « Gamma Sigma Alpha". gammasigmaalpha.org. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ^ "Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society | Greek Life". greeklife.umich.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ^ "The History of Gamma Sigma Alpha". web.ics.purdue.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ^ a b "Gamma Sigma Alpha Information packet" (PDF). Spring 2015.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Honorary Organizations – – Minnesota State University, Mankato". www.mnsu.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-26.