Thank you for your interest in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma).
There are two ways to become a member of our organization.
As a Nurse Leader
Nursing professionals not previously inducted as nursing students and not currently enrolled in a nursing program can join as a Nurse Leader by meeting the criteria listed below.
Nurse Leader candidates must:
- Be legally recognized to practice nursing in her/his country
- Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field
- Demonstrate achievement in nursing
As a Student
Students enrolled in a nursing program at Columbia University School of Nursing, and meeting the following criteria will be invited to join.
Basic nursing program (prelicensure Master's Direct Entry) must
- complete ½ of the nursing curriculum
- achieve academic excellence
- rank in the upper 35% of the graduating class
- maintain academic integrity.
Registered Nurse graduate students (master's and doctorate) must
- complete ¼ of the nursing curriculum;
- achieve academic excellence (3.5 or higher);
- maintain academic integrity.
For more information on how to join
Please contact the Alpha Zeta Counselor (see Executive Board) or visit the Sigma website.