Sigman Phi Omega Honor Society

The University of Georgia Institute of Gerontology is the home of the Kappa Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega. Sigma Phi Omega is the National Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology, formed in 1980 to recognize the excellence of those who study gerontology/aging, as well as of the professional aging service personnel. Sigma Phi Omega seeks to promote scholarship, professionalism, friendship, and services to older persons, and to recognize exemplary attainment in gerontology/aging studies and related fields.

Membership in the Kappa Chapter is available to qualified UGA students, faculty, alumni, and professionals. For UGA undergraduate students, membership is restricted to Honors Students enrolled in the Aging Studies Program, who are in their second term of enrollment with a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.30. For UGA Graduate students, membership is restricted to individuals enrolled for the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Program, who are in at least their second term of enrollment with a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.50.

To receive additional information about the Kappa Chapter, including application materials, please contact the Institute of Gerontology help desk.