Sigma Delta Pi is an organization that recognizes excellence in the study of the Spanish language, civilization and literature. There are over 500 chapters of Sigma Delta Pi in colleges and universities throughout the country.

The Mission of Sigma Delta Pi:

• To honor those who seek and attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and the culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples.

• To honor those who have made Hispanic contributions to modern culture better known in the English-speaking world.

• To encourage college and university students to acquire a greater interest in, and a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture.

• To foster friendly relations and mutual respect between the nations of Hispanic speech and those of English speech.

• To serve its membership in ways which will contribute to the attainment of the goals and ideals of the society.

Membership:

Most members of the GSU Spanish faculty as well as Spanish M.A. students are members of Sigma Delta Pi. Membership is for life. Undergraduate membership is based on the following:

• The student must have completed two years of study of college-level Spanish or the equivalent thereof, including at least one course in Hispanic literature or culture and civilization. The equivalent can be met in a variety of ways.

• The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in all Spanish courses taken.

• The student must have a cumulative overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all college and university work.

• May be elected to membership while enrolled in the required Hispanic literature course if the instructor will certify that the student is doing A or B quality work.

• Graduate students may be admitted to active membership if they fulfill the above requirements.

A student member becomes an alumnus member after s/he is no longer enrolled at the college or university. Alumni members are always welcome in chapter activities.

Please contact Dr. José Manuel Hidalgo or Dr. Doralina Martínez-Conde for more information.