Gamma Sigma Alpha (ΓΣΑ, or GSA) is an American 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]
| Gamma Sigma Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΓΣΑ | |
 | |
| Founded | November 9, 1989 University of Southern California |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Interfraternity academics |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Γαμμα Σιγμα Αλφα |
| Chapters | 215+ |
| Headquarters | 316 Cherry Hill Boulevard Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 United States |
| Website | gammasigmaalpha |
History
editGamma 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]
Symbols
editThe 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
editUndergraduate 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
editAs of Spring 2015, Gamma Sigma Alpha has over 215 chapters across the United States and Canada.[4]
Notable members
edit- Camille Vasquez, lawyer
See also
editReferences
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.