“It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy and humanity.”

The University of Pennsylvania welcomed the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau to its campus on June 20, 1920. During recent years, SDT has been rewarded for our participation in countless community service projects, including those that benefit our national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America and Penn's community. Our newest venture is a collaboration with the Penn Police Department in their after-school program, "PAL." In addition, we have been recognized for exhibiting outstanding scholarship, and we hold the title for the highest average GPA among the Panhellenic Association.

The sisters of SDT are extremely active in many aspects of both the Penn community and surrounding Philadelphia community. Many sisters participate in campus organizations such as JHP, DART, GUIDE, Hillel, Fox Leadership, Wharton Women, the UA and class boards. Others are members of dance groups and sports teams. In their free time, many sisters also volunteer at CHOP, the Ronald McDonald House and participate in the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. In addition, our annual late-night fundraising event, featuring performing arts groups and bands, is always successful in raising an impressive amount of money for Prevent Child Abuse America.

Our close-knit sorority promotes our strong bond of friendship and sisterhood. We have numerous sisterhood events, such as our Grey's parties, study breaks and lineage dinners. And of course, sisters are always welcome to join those living-in for dinner at the house. We also have many social events, like date parties, crush parties, a winter semi-formal and a spring formal.

The women of the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau are not only sisters by association; they are friends at heart. Our sisterhood wishes you well for Recruitment 2012 and we look forward to meeting you in the upcoming rounds!