Delta Epsilon Sigma
ΔΕΣ
The Society's Symbol.
Founded1939; 85 years ago (1939)
TypeHonor society
AffiliationACHS
EmphasisRoman Catholic
ScopeNational
ColorsBlack and Gold   
Chapters119
Executive DirectorDr. Claudia Marie Kovach
HeadquartersDelta Epsilon Sigma
c/o Neumann University
Arts & Sciences BACH 305
One Neumann Drive
Ashton, PA 19014
US
WebsiteOfficial website

Delta Epsilon Sigma (ΔΕΣ) is a national scholastic honor society that was established in 1939 for students of Catholic universities and colleges in the United States.[1][2] The society was founded at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa in 1939 by Father Fitzgerald.

Delta Epsilon Sigma has 119 chapters across the United States and has more than 39,000 members as of 2021.[3]

Membership

Membership is by invitation sent from the college or university's chapter. Undergraduate students must be ranked in the top twenty percent of their class and have completed at least half of the credit requirements for their baccalaureate degree.[4] Graduate students must also have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have completed at least half of the credits for their degree. Individual chapters can set more stringent GPA requirements. These excellent statistics alone do not assure membership; candidates must also have a record of dedication to intellectual activity and community service.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Delta Epsilon Sigma". The Telegraph. May 9, 1985. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  2. ^ "Delta Epsilon Sigma Plans First Chapter In Maine At Portland". Lewiston Daily Sun. November 26, 1949. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  3. ^ "About – Delta Epsilon Sigma". Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  4. ^ "FAQ – Delta Epsilon Sigma". Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  5. ^ "Bylaws". Neumann University. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2012.

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