How to Join

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. 

• complete ½ of the nursing curriculum
• achieve academic excellence
• rank in the upper 35% of the graduating class
• maintain academic integrity.

• complete ¼ of the nursing curriculum;
• achieve academic excellence (3.5 or higher);
• maintain academic integrity.