Sigma Tau Delta

Psi Delta Chapter Texas Tech University

Welcome to TTU's Psi Delta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta. Sigma Tau Delta is an international English honor society which is committed to distinguishing students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies for their contribution and accomplishments in the fields of English language and literature.

The TTU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is comprised of students who have academically excelled in English studies. Our chapter is devoted to sharing the importance of English studies with the campus and community through student-initiated service projects, marathon readings, writing workshops, and literary events.

We are proud to be part of TTU's English department!

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Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention

The Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Convention will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from March 19–22. Convention is a truly wonderful event that allows hundreds of Sigma Tau Deltans from around the globe to gather in one locale, share experiences and ideas, be recognized for their achievements, and participate in the official side of the Society. At the convention, opportunities abound to meet face-to-face with other students, faculty, and respected authors; make new friends; discuss the disciplines of the English language and literature; and enjoy the offerings of the convention's location.

This year, four Psi Delta members had their work accepted for the convention. Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you there! 

If you have any questions about attending the convention, reach out to co-chair Shannin Schroeder at smschroeder@saumag.edu.

Sticker Contest

Last semester, Psi Delta held its first ever design-a-sticker contest. Congratulations to the winner, Autumn Pearson, whose design can be seen here! 

We hope to hold another sticker contest next year, so start designing! 

2025-2026 Service Projects

Check back soon for our 2025-26 service projects! 

Events

Check back soon for our fall 2025 events! 

Membership

Membership in Sigma Tau Delta comes with many benefits. These include opportunities for: 

• • Scholarships
  • Publishing 
  • Writing awards 
  • Internships 
  • Student leadership and community service 
  • Career advancement 

Membership in your local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta opens the doors of opportunity and facilitates academic, professional, and personal growth. There are more than 875 active chapters worldwide, each defined by its location and membership, yet bound to the rest by the common goal of promoting excellence in the disciplines of the English language.

Members of every chapter have the opportunity to share their love of literature and linguistics with like-minded peers, participate in rewarding activities, and be recognized for their accomplishments. 

Full membership in Sigma Tau Delta is open to undergraduate students who have taken at least two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in first-year English (ENGL 1301 and 1302) and who have at least a 3.3 GPA in English and a 3.0 GPA overall. Associate membership in the local chapter of Psi Delta is available to  Texas Tech undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester of college coursework and the first semester of a two-semester first-year writing sequence, and who have a 3.0 GPA in English and overall. 

New membership is also open to graduate students who did not hold undergraduate membership, who are enrolled in a graduate program in English or one of its specializations, have completed six semester hours of graduate work or the equivalent, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

The dues for new full members are $70. This includes a one-time payment of $60 to the international organization for a lifetime membership, and a one-time payment of $10 to your local chapter. Dues for associate members are a one-time payment of $10 to the local chapter with international dues to be paid upon meeting the criteria for full membership if desired.

Sigma Tau Delta is now recruiting new members, including officers. Members and officers work together to develop goals for the chapter and decide what kinds of activities or community service and outreach efforts the chapter should engage in.

For more information about Sigma Tau Delta, or if you’d like to join, please contact Deena Varner at devarner@ttu.edu. 

Current Officers