Alumnae Initiation

The opportunity to join Alpha Sigma Alpha does not end in college. Alumnae initiation is a meaningful experience to welcome new members into our sisterhood.

Alumnae Initiation Application

What is the process?

A collegian or alumna may recommend a potential member for alumnae initiation. The sponsor will agree to educate and support the alumna through the initiation process. The sponsor will create the items below. Please note that all paperwork must be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to the initiation to allow for badge shipment.

National headquarters staff will send approval of initiation pending the membership fee. Membership fee should be paid immediately. Payment for membership fee will include the badge, certificate, membership card, subscription to the Phoenix magazine and the first year of national alumnae dues.

Online application with the date of initiation

A letter of recommendation sharing how the potential member incorporates at least five of the eight core values in her life

Potential member will submit a letter stating why she wants to become a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Alumnae Initiation Application

Alumnae Initiation FAQ

Membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha is for a lifetime. Alumnae initiates can take advantage of the benefits of membership from joining an alumnae chapter, attending national events, joining sisterhood meet-ups, volunteering, and connecting with sisters.
Potential alumnae initiates include advisors, university faculty, family members or anyone who has expressed an interest in joining Alpha Sigma Alpha and is not a member of a National Panhellenic Conference Sorority.
Alumnae initiates will be initiated into a collegiate chapter.
The initiation can take place in person by a collegiate or alumnae chapter. There is an additional option to hold a virtual alumnae initiation or be initiated during Alpha Sigma Alpha’s National Convention & Leadership Conference.
All alumnae initiations are processed through national headquarters staff.
Membership fees are determined by the badge type chosen during the application. View badge here.

Plain Badge
- Goldklad – $264
- 10 Karat – $435
Plain Badge with Plain Guard
- Goldklad – $297
- 10 Karat – $489
Pearl Badge
- Goldklad – $317
- 10 Karat – $490
Pearl Badge with Plain Guard
- Goldklad – $350
- 10 Karat – $544
Pearl Badge with Pearl Guard
- Goldklad – $383
- 10 Karat – $569
Pearl Badge with Ruby Points
- Goldklad – $332
- 10 Karat – $505
Pearl Badge with Ruby Points with Plain Guard
- Goldklad – $365
- 10 Karat – $559
Pearl Badge with Ruby Points with Pearl Guard
- Goldklad – $398
- 10 Karat – $584
Diamond Badge
- 10 Karat – $900
- 14 Karat – $985
Diamond Badge with Ruby Points
- 10 Karat – $850
- 14 Karat – $885
No Badge (Must have permanent gifted badge – not borrowed) – $225
If she has a badge that will be hers to keep gifted from an Alpha Sigma Alpha member, she can utilize this option to not purchase a badge.

Are you interested in sorority membership as an alumna?

Alpha Sigma Alpha would love to share our sisterhood and ritual with women who want to contribute to our organization and truly make a difference. There are many benefits to membership in the sorority including: networking, personal development resources, professional growth opportunities, participation in national events such as the national convention and volunteering for the Sorority.