Why Join ΣAM?

  • BROTHERHOOD

     

    Sigma Alpha Mu is built on friendship, a spirit of brotherhood and fellowship.  Sharing each other’s experiences and growing together. Once you graduate your memories of specific classes and exams may fade, but the friendships you make in Sammy will remain vivid for a lifetime.

    LEADERSHIP

     

     

    The opportunity for leadership development is one of the greatest assets of membership in Sigma Alpha Mu. Hands-on experience as a chapter officer, committee chairman or active member allows you to develop skills, which will benefit you throughout your college career, as well as in your professional endeavors. These skills will help you in college and throughout your life. Remember, it takes more than just a degree to get an education!

    CHARACTER

     

     

    Sigma Alpha Mu has opened its membership in the fraternity to any men of good moral character. The values prescribed in our Creed and Ritual help guide our members in their lives. Character forged during college lasts a lifetime.

    ACADEMICS

     

     

    We are proud of Sigma Alpha Mu’s scholarship record. Sammy has ranked near the top of all national fraternities in academic achievement! When one experiences scholastic difficulty, Sigma Alpha Mu and its members try to help. Only in a fraternity can one find fellow students and an entire organization so interested in the welfare of the individual.

    FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

     

     

    Currently over $100,000 in scholarships are given away annually to our student members who demonstrate need and merit. Those who are legally-initiated with a 3.75 GPA or better will receive a $200 scholarship from the Guller’s Scholarship Program.

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

     

     

    Community service and philanthropic fund raising are integral parts of the Sigma Alpha Mu experience. Sigma Alpha Mu has adopted the Alzheimer’s Association as its international philanthropy. In addition, each chapter constructs and performs its own philanthropic events to benefit worthwhile causes. Annually, raising approximately $30,000 as a fraternity.

    SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

     

     

    As a frater you will be involved in many fraternal and campus activities. Meeting many of your peers on campus is a fun beneficial opportunity that is provided by the fraternity. The social skills that are acquired in the fraternity will help you in your endeavors.

    TIME MANAGEMENT

     

     

    During your collegiate tenure you will have to balance your coursework, extracurricular activies, fraternity, and other campus organizations. This is a valuable lesson that is taught in Candidate Education that can be very beneficial to your success in college and for years to come