About

Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University, to confer distinction for high achievement in English language, literature, and writing; and to foster literacy and all aspects of the discipline of English. With over 900 chapters in large and small, public and private, colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Sigma Tau Delta is the most active honors organization in our field and one of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies.

In addition to the prestige of membership in an international honor society, there are many other benefits of affiliation: thousands of dollars in scholarship and award opportunities, regional and national conferences, and internship and publication possibilities.

For additional details about the national society, see english.org.

The Alpha Upsilon Phi chapter of Sigma Tau Delta was founded on the Gainesville campus of University of North Georgia in 2014. In that short time, the chapter has accomplished great things, both professionally and socially. Its members have won society scholarships and internships, presented at local, regional, and national conferences, and participated in meaningful community service projects on campus and beyond. See our chapter CV below or our projects and partnerships page for more details.