Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority dedicated to excellence in women pursuing careers in agriculture. The UMD chapter (Beta Alpha chapter) was founded in 2003 and is very active. Sisters participate in professional development workshops, network with industry professionals, participate in philanthropy projects, and build lasting friendships by just having fun! New sisters are welcomed every semester.
WHO WE RECRUIT
Sigma Alpha is open to any undergraduate student with a sincere interest in agriculture. Our group seeks enthusiastic and motivated women looking for others who share their passion. Sisters are expected to be active members and make the sorority a top priority.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
To join Sigma Alpha, you must:
- Have a sincere interest in agriculture
- Be an undergraduate student
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
- Be a member of another organization or work 20+ hours per week
Sisters are expected to:
- Attend weekly meetings (currently on Monday evenings)
- Attend some weekend events
- Work independently and with others outside of meetings to get things done
- Make the sorority a top priority
New members pay a one-time activation fee of $160 at the time of activation. After activation, dues of $120 per sister are collected each fall. Payment plans are available for sisters that cannot pay their dues in one installment.
THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF SIGMA ALPHA
- We DO treat all sisters with kindness and respect. We DON'T participate in hazing of any sort.
- We DO hang out as friends outside of sorority time, but we DON'T allow consumption of alcohol at any sorority event.
- We DO help each other out with school work, but we DON'T provide tutoring.
- We DO enforce attendance.
- We DO encourage sisters to be members in other organizations, but we DON'T allow sisters to join a social sorority.
WHAT WE DO
Past and present events and projects include:
- Learning how to interview, dress for the work world, and prepare a resume
- Attending local and national conferences
- Meeting and networking with industry professionals
- Raising money to support charities like Heifer International and others
- Assembling care packages and writing letters to military families
- Cleaning up Paint Branch Stream
- Ag Day Kiss-A-Pig Competition
- Hosting Mary Kay parties, going out to lunch, and having sleepovers
- Camping and visiting places like Harpers Ferry
- Attending mud bogs, shooting trap, driving tractors, and getting our hands dirty!
As always, if you have any questions, contact the rush chair, Sarah, at meagher@umd.edu
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