FAQs /?
It is understood that when an individual seeks membership in a greek lettered NPHC organization questions may arise. To provide a little insight and clarity on our sorority and chapter, the following questions, which have been frequently asked of our members, have been provided along with potential answers. However, do realize that the answers to these questions may vary from member to member, but may contain the gist of what is provided below. However, at any point that you have a question that pertains to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Xi Mu Undergraduate Chapter, please feel free to ASK A POODLE!
Why did you become a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.?
For many of us, this is an easy question to answer. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is NOT a cookie cutter organization. Members of this organization are embraced and loved just as they are. Each of us are unique and different, and those differences are embraced by our sorority and our chapter. Each of us have a special gift, talent or ability that we bring to the chapter that makes it successful. Our chapter is constructed of strong, independent, intelligent women from various walks of life. We all have something to bring to the chapter, and our melting pot of personalities and individuality keeps our chapter spicy, X-HILARATING, classy, fun and truly unduplicated! We are a FAMILY; we are SISTERS. The members of Xi Mu take seriously our pledge and dedication of "playing the true part of a sister" to not only the members of our chapter, but our entire sorority. TRUE sisteRHOod can be a rarity, but it is something we are not lacking in our chapter!
What advice can you give someone interested in seeking membership in a greek organization?
The best advice we can give anyone seeking membership in a greek organization is to RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! Although we are impartial to our own organization, we encourage everyone to thoroughly research all organizations to see what they have to offer you and what areas you can contribute your ideas and talents. It is important to become familiar with the individuals in the chapter of the organization that you want to seek membership. You want to see if your personality and character will mesh with the individuals in that chapter. Therefore, you should attend multiple functions hosted by the chapter. This will allow you to evaluate if this chapter truly does service-oriented work or if it is more of a social organization. Knowing this information also allows you to determine what is more important to you: serving others, socializing or both. There are organizations out there who have found a solid balance of both. So make sure you do your research BEFORE making your decision!
Am I able to socialize with your organization without it being assumed that I want to become a member?
Absolutely! We encourage anyone who wants to attend or participate in activities that we are hosting or participating in. The members of Xi Mu have many friends who are not affiliated with the sorority that are very supportive of our projects, activities and endeavors. We do not make assumptions about anyone's intent or interest in joining our sisterhood. But we definitely appreciate the support we receive since we are a service organization who is continually and actively involved in different activities and projects within the community. So feel free to tag along! Your participation will be appreciated with no strings attached!
How much does it cost to become a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.?
This is privileged information that is provided to interested women who are participating in the intake process. However, please keep in mind that, as with any organization, there is a financial obligation that must be maintained on the national, regional and local levels to maintain a financial status in our organization. That financial status is accompanied by specific by-law instated privileges. Although membership is lifelong (meaning that once you are a Sigma Gamma Rho, you are a Sigma Gamma Rho for life!), you are still able to participate in most of our chapter's activities and events even if you are not financially active.
Hopefully this section of our site answered many of the questions you may have wanted ask. If not, remember that you are always welcome to ask a poodle when you see one! We look forward to speaking with you!
Why did you become a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.?
For many of us, this is an easy question to answer. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is NOT a cookie cutter organization. Members of this organization are embraced and loved just as they are. Each of us are unique and different, and those differences are embraced by our sorority and our chapter. Each of us have a special gift, talent or ability that we bring to the chapter that makes it successful. Our chapter is constructed of strong, independent, intelligent women from various walks of life. We all have something to bring to the chapter, and our melting pot of personalities and individuality keeps our chapter spicy, X-HILARATING, classy, fun and truly unduplicated! We are a FAMILY; we are SISTERS. The members of Xi Mu take seriously our pledge and dedication of "playing the true part of a sister" to not only the members of our chapter, but our entire sorority. TRUE sisteRHOod can be a rarity, but it is something we are not lacking in our chapter!
What advice can you give someone interested in seeking membership in a greek organization?
The best advice we can give anyone seeking membership in a greek organization is to RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH! Although we are impartial to our own organization, we encourage everyone to thoroughly research all organizations to see what they have to offer you and what areas you can contribute your ideas and talents. It is important to become familiar with the individuals in the chapter of the organization that you want to seek membership. You want to see if your personality and character will mesh with the individuals in that chapter. Therefore, you should attend multiple functions hosted by the chapter. This will allow you to evaluate if this chapter truly does service-oriented work or if it is more of a social organization. Knowing this information also allows you to determine what is more important to you: serving others, socializing or both. There are organizations out there who have found a solid balance of both. So make sure you do your research BEFORE making your decision!
Am I able to socialize with your organization without it being assumed that I want to become a member?
Absolutely! We encourage anyone who wants to attend or participate in activities that we are hosting or participating in. The members of Xi Mu have many friends who are not affiliated with the sorority that are very supportive of our projects, activities and endeavors. We do not make assumptions about anyone's intent or interest in joining our sisterhood. But we definitely appreciate the support we receive since we are a service organization who is continually and actively involved in different activities and projects within the community. So feel free to tag along! Your participation will be appreciated with no strings attached!
How much does it cost to become a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.?
This is privileged information that is provided to interested women who are participating in the intake process. However, please keep in mind that, as with any organization, there is a financial obligation that must be maintained on the national, regional and local levels to maintain a financial status in our organization. That financial status is accompanied by specific by-law instated privileges. Although membership is lifelong (meaning that once you are a Sigma Gamma Rho, you are a Sigma Gamma Rho for life!), you are still able to participate in most of our chapter's activities and events even if you are not financially active.
Hopefully this section of our site answered many of the questions you may have wanted ask. If not, remember that you are always welcome to ask a poodle when you see one! We look forward to speaking with you!