Sigma Kappa

Epsilon Chi Chapter

Consistent with our Founders’ thoughts in 1874, our primary purpose is to create an environment for our members in which lasting friendships and our values of sisterhood emanate all aspects of our organization. We encourage an atmosphere which will foster high ideals of friendship among college women, promote their educational and cultural interests, create in them a true sense of social responsibility and develop in them high qualities of character.

Sigma Kappa is more than just a collegiate experience; it is a lifetime of commitment, support, and opportunity awaiting you. It marks the beginning of a relationship that will last for a lifetime.

Our chapter of Epsilon Chi was founded May 21, 1972, in Blacksburg, Virginia. We've come a long way from 1871, when Mary Caffrey Low became the first woman to be admitted to Colby, and later on went to found the first Sigma Kappa chapter at Colby College in 1874. Back then, chapter membership was limited to only 25 women; however, today we are so lucky to have over 200 amazing women in our Epsilon Chi sisterhood!

Need to Knows

Motto: One Heart, One Way
Values: Personal Growth, Friendship, Loyalty, Service
Founded: November 9, 1874 at Colby College

Stats

Chapter Information	Data
Fall 2025 Members	197
Fall 2025 Chapter GPA	3.6422
Minimum GPA to Join	2.7
Minimum GPA for Active Members	2.7
Spring 2026 Projected Initiated Member Dues	$602
Spring 2026 Projected New Member Dues	$1046
Chapter Philanthropy	Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology (Warm Hearth), Maine Seacoast Mission, Alzheimers Association
Standards of Excellence Score 2024-25	Gold
Housing	Oak Lane (On Campus), Alcohol-Free

Chapter Conduct

In Good Standing as of 7/1/2025
% of Members Found Responsible for Individual Student Conduct Violations in 2024-25 Academic Year^*: 4%

^*The percentage of individual members of each organization who were found responsible for violations of the Virginia Tech Student Code of Conduct during the academic year. These violations were not related to their membership in the organization.