Prospective Members

Candidates for undergraduate membership:

Must have completed a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English.

Must have a minimum of a B or equivalent average in English and in general scholarship, rank* at least in the highest thirty-five percent of his/her class, and  have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college coursework.**
 

Candidates for graduate membership:

Must be enrolled in a graduate program in English, or one of its specializations, have completed six semester hours of graduate work or the equivalent, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.**

_{*This requirement may also be interpreted as "have an overall B average in general scholarship." (e.g., 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale).
**Note: Local chapters may raise, but not lower, these criteria.}

Graduation Regalia:

Sigma Tau regalia for graduation is not included with initial dues. Members who are graduating and would like to purchase regalia may contact one of the officers for more information. A membership reminder email will also be sent to members about graduation recognition.