University of Central Arkansas

The 5 sororities at UCA are all very strong, yet each displays a unique characteristic.  If you choose to participate in Recruitment, the one thing you cannot leave home without is an open mind.  This is the most important tool to use when considering all of the great chapters on campus. Take the opportunity to find the chapter you truly feel comfortable in and could picture yourself calling the women your sisters.

Here are some quick facts about each of the five NPC sororities on UCA’s campus so you can being to get familiar with them.  Check out their local and national web sites to learn more.

Greek Letters: ΑΣΑ

Nickname: Alpha Sig

Motto: Aspire, Seek, Attain

Mascot: Ladybug

Symbol: Crown

Colors: Crimson and Pearl White

Jewel: Pearl and Ruby

Flower: Narcissus and Aster

National Philanthropy: Special Olympics; S. June Smith Center

Membership Requirements: 12 hours, 2.6 GPA

Local Site:  http://www.wewearthecrown.org/

National Site: http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/

National Founding Date: November 15, 1901 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia.

Greek Letters: ΑΣT

Nickname: Alpha Tau

Motto: Active, Self-Reliant, Trustworthy

Mascot: Angel

Symbol: Anchor

Colors: Emerald Green and Gold

Jewel: Pearl

Flower: Yellow Rose

National Philanthropy:  Pine Mountain Settlement School; Habitat for Humanity

Membership Requirements: 12 hours, 2.5 GPA

Local Site: http://www.astuca.com/asthome.htm

National Site: http://www.alphasigmatau.org

National Founding Date:  November 4, 1899 at Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Greek Letters: ΔΖ

Nickname: Dee Zee, DZ

Motto: Walk Truly in the Light of the Flame

Mascot: Turtle

Symbol: Roman Lamp

Colors: Rose and Green

Jewel: Diamond

Flower: Pink Killarney Rose

National Philanthropy: The Painted Turtle Camp; Starkey Hearing Foundation; Gallaudet University; House Ear Institute

Membership Requirements: 12 hours, 2.65 GPA

Local Site: http://www.ucadeltazeta.com/

National Site: http://www.deltazeta.org

National Founding Date: October 24, 1902 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. 

Greek Letters: ΣΚ

Nickname: Sig K

Motto: One Heart, One Way

Mascot: Panda Bear

Symbol: Dove and Heart

Colors: Maroon and Lavender

Jewel: Pearl

Flower: Wild Purple Violet

National Philanthropy: Gerontology (the study of aging), with a focus on Alzheimer's disease research and programs directed at improving the lives of older citizens; Inherit the Earth; Maine Seacoast Mission

Membership Requirements: 12 hours, 2.5 GPA

National Site: http://www.sigmakappa.org

National Founding Date: November 9, 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine

Greek Letters: ΣΣΣ

Nickname: Sigma, Tri-Sigma

Motto: Ever Moving Forward

Mascot: Sailboat

Symbol: Skull and Crossbones

Colors: Royal Purple and White

Jewel: Pearl

Flower: Purple Violet

National Philanthropy: Robbie Page Memorial

Membership Requirements: 12 hours, 2.5 GPA

National Site: http://www.sigmasigmasigma.org

National Founding Date: April 20, 1898 at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia