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Sigma Tau Delta

Membership for students and faculty is a recognition of excellence in scholarship and creativity.  The Pepperdine chapter sponsors poetry and literary readings and engages in community volunteer activities.  Students have the opportunity to submit creative writing and essays to the society's two journals.

One of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta has over 600 active chapters, more than 900 faculty sponsors, and inducts approximately 7,000 members annually. Our members have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, help them make career choices, and advance their careers.

For information about scholarships, internships and publishing opportunities available exclusively to Sigma Tau Delta members, visit the official Sigma Tau Delta website.

Membership requirements: Students must be English majors, English minors, or Creative Writing majors. Students must have a 3.33 GPA in the major and overall.
Initiation information: Invitations are sent to eligible candidates in the fall and spring semesters.  The New Member Installation Ceremony is held once a year in the spring, with the Honors Banquet traditionally to follow.
Chapter Officers: Tiana Kupinski, President Jesse Aston, Vice President Ruth Book, Co-Administrative Historian Jeannie Purcar, Co-Administrative Historian

For more information contact:

Dr. Julie Smith
Sigma Tau Delta Faculty Advisor

(310) 506-4625

julianne.smith@pepperdine.edu