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SIGMA PHI OMEGA

NATIONAL ACADEMIC HONOR AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY IN GERONTOLOGY

WHAT IS SIGMA PHI OMEGA?

Sigma Phi Omega is the National Honor Society formed in 1980 to recognize the excellence of those who study gerontology/aging, as well as of the professional aging service personnel. Sigma Phi Omega seeks to promote scholarship, professionalism, friendship, and services to older persons, and to recognize exemplary attainment in gerontology/aging studies and related fields.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN SIGMA PHI OMEGA?

Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring or minoring in gerontology/aging studies and related fields, and who are in at least their second term of enrollment. Undergraduates must have a grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and graduate students must have at least a 3.5 G.P.A. to be eligible for membership. Faculty, alumni, professional, and honorary memberships are also available.

HOW DO I JOIN SIGMA PHI OMEGA?

Prospective members can contact either Dr. Dale Welch or Dr. James Bulot or the chapter president for more information about joining the Society. New members receive a certificate with their name and the name of our local chapter and university, a lapel pin, and a subscription to the Sigma Phi Omega Newsletter. Membership dues for the Society are tax-deductible.