Application and Intake Process
Updated: Sep 8
You Deserve Greek Life Too. Here's What We Built for You.
For too long, many online students have experienced college without the same opportunities for community, connection, and belonging often associated with the traditional campus experience. We built Sigma Chi Psi Sorority (ΣΧΨ) and Gamma Sigma Gamma Fraternity (ΓΣΓ) to help change that.
We are young organizations, and every step of our growth has come from members who show up, speak our name in the rooms they are already in, and understand that positive representation and contribution are what carry an organization forward. The video below is one example of what that looks like. Shawnette Jones, a life member of Sigma Chi Psi, served as graduate speaker for the School of Business at the Western Governors University 2026 New York Commencement. She carried our name onto that stage.
What We're About
Our members don't just attend school online, they belong to something. They build real friendships, develop leadership skills, and connect with a community that spans the country. Whether it's a local meetup, a regional event, or a national initiative, our members show up for each other in ways that go far beyond the virtual classroom.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do:
Sisterhood & Brotherhood — A lifelong network of members who genuinely invest in one another.
Growth — We treat personal and professional development as central to the experience, not an add-on.
Diversity— Every background, story, and identity is welcomed and respected.
Service — We give back in organized and meaningful ways.
Who Can Apply
Whether you're learning online, balancing work and school, attending a community, technical, or trade program, transferring in, or you've already earned your degree online or through an online program, you have a place here.
Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral students
First-term or newly enrolled students (enrollment verification letter required)
Alumni (official transcript with conferral date required)
Students at Technical, Trade, or Community Colleges
Certificate holders
Applications are open year-round and remain valid for one year, giving potential new members the flexibility to apply when the time is right for them. Whenever you're ready, we're ready to welcome you into the process.
Applications are reviewed for the intake cycle currently accepting potential new members. To be considered for an upcoming intake, you’ll need to complete both parts of the application, submit all required credentials, and receive an invitation to participate in the membership intake process. Once you accept your intake invitation, your membership intake process officially begins.
Ready to take the first step? Apply to Sigma Chi Psi or Gamma Sigma Gamma today.
How the Application Process Works
Step 1 — Pay the Application Fee and Complete Part One
Your application fee gives you access to Part One of the application. Once you request the application, Part One will be sent to you by email. Complete and submit Part One to receive access to Part Two.
Step 2 — Submit Your Transcript
Transcript submission instructions are included in Part One of the application. A minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale is required. Official and unofficial transcripts are accepted. Transcripts may be sent by your institution or through a verified third-party service such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse. New students who do not yet have a GPA may submit an enrollment verification letter instead.
Step 3 — Complete Part Two
Part Two includes written questions and a video interview, giving us an opportunity to learn more about you beyond your transcript.
Step 4 — Await Your Decision
After your application is reviewed, you’ll receive a decision by email within the estimated time frame provided. If approved, you’ll receive an invitation to begin the intake process. If denied, we’ll provide the reason for the decision.
The Intake Invitation — What It Means
Receiving an intake invitation is a genuine milestone. It means we reviewed everything you submitted, and we want you in our community. Now it is time for you to continue choosing us.
Intake is a mutual evaluation. This is your opportunity to experience what we offer, ask questions, and decide whether this is the community you want to grow with. We believe the right fit matters for everyone involved, and the intake process is designed to confirm it on both sides.
To officially begin the process, a non-refundable fee is required. This fee is your investment in the experience ahead, kept intentionally affordable because access should never be a barrier. Once submitted, you're on your way.
It’s worth saying clearly: our process is different from traditional Greek life. There are no hazing rituals and no system designed to break you down. Instead, we offer a structured virtual experience that supports your growth while also helping us determine whether you can contribute positively to the organization, meet expectations, and balance the responsibilities that come with membership.
Overall intake is centered on:
Personal development — Life skills you'll carry well beyond graduation, investing directly in who you are becoming
Greek life and Organizational education — Understanding the culture, history, and responsibility of membership
Genuine connection — Relationships with fellow participants that often last a lifetime
Growth-oriented activities — Virtual tasks and experiences designed with your development in mind
An in-person meetup is strongly encouraged once intake is complete. Depending on the national organization you are applying to, it may be required. Greek life has always been built on real relationships, and there is something that happens when members meet face to face that no virtual experience can fully replicate. These gatherings deepen the bonds formed during intake and are often where lifelong friendships are made. Location details are shared exclusively with those who participate in intake
If you've read this far, you're already thinking about it. Apply today and see where it takes you.
Membership — What Comes Next
Completing intake means you've earned your place. From that point forward, you're a full member, attending chapter meetings, participating in group hybrid social and community service events, and plugged into a network that extends far beyond your own chapter.
Active membership comes with annual requirements, which are outlined during the intake process so there are never any surprises.
Straight From Our Sisterhood
Not Ready for Full Membership? There's Still a Place for You.
Affiliate status is available for members who need flexibility, whether due to time constraints or while working toward full membership requirements. Affiliates stay connected, attend limited events at the local, regional, and national levels, and remain a valued part of the community on terms that work for their lives. To be considered for affiliate status, you must complete the full application process. Affiliate options will be presented upon receiving your intake invitation.
The Bigger Picture
We are actively working toward school-approved chapter status, with the long-term vision of becoming the first nationally recognized, sorority and fraternity designed for online students. That's a historic distinction, and our current members are part of making it happen.
We are also building partnerships with educational institutions and organizations that share our commitment to student engagement, leadership, and inclusive community. If that's you, reach out. Interested in partnering? Email support@scpandgsg.org
Our mission has also drawn recognition from notable voices who believe in what we are building.
This Is Your Moment
The students who thrive most in our community are the ones who decided to stop waiting for the right time and simply apply. The process is accessible. The community is real. And the decision to join is one that our members consistently say was one of the best they made in college.
Questions? We're at support@scpandgsg.org, reach out anytime.
