”It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy and humanity.“

-Sigma Delta Tau National By-Laws,
Article I, Section 2.

Sigma Delta Tau (ΣΔΤ) is a national sorority and member of the National Panhellenic Conference. ΣΔΤ was founded March 25, 1917 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven Jewish women; Dora Bloom, Amy Apfel, Marian Gerber, Grace Srenco, Inez Ross, Regene Freund, and Lenore Rubinow (known to Sig Delts as the DAM GIRLs). ΣΔΤ is not affiliated with one religion - diversity is welcomed at Sigma Delta Tau. The founders originally called the sorority Sigma Delta Phi, but changed the name after the women discovered a fraternity with the same name already existed.

Today, Sigma Delta Tau has over 40,000 initiates from over 90 chapters around the United States.

Our chapter, Gamma Tau (ΓΤ), was founded on January 19, 1992.

Here are some interesting facts about ΣΔΤ :
Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una (One Hope of Many People)
Colors: Cafe au Lait and Old Blue
Symbol: Torch
Flower: Golden Tea Rose
Jewel: Lapis Lazuli
Publication: The Torch
Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America
Mascot: Teddy Bear

Our pin is a torch with six pearls and one diamond; these correspond to achievements each new sister makes during the new member program. We wear our pin upon initiation and wear it over our hearts.