Sigma Beta Delta Inductions Information
Sigma Beta Delta was established in 1994 to honor students who have demonstrated superior academic performance in business programs in accredited universities and colleges. The Liberty University chapter was established in 1997. In 2009, juniors and graduate students were invited to join Sigma Beta Delta. Each year, the Liberty University chapter provides charitable contributions to numerous organizations, such the Jubilee Family Development Center, Interfaith Outreach Association, Christian Service Mission, World Help, No Barriers USA, and Freedom 4/24. In addition, the chapter sponsors scholarly events and activities that are available to residential and online students.
Membership Criteria
In order to join Sigma Beta Delta, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a residential or online junior, senior, or graduate student.
- You must have a declared major in the School of Business.
- Your overall GPA must be in the top 20% of School of Business students.
Juniors are required to maintain their level of academic scholarship and characteristics that first earned them this prestigious honor.
Induction Process
Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are eligible to join Sigma Beta Delta may do so for $120. Inductees will receive a certificate as well as other membership materials. The School of Business provides honor cords, so those should not be purchased during the application process.
As a qualifying invitee, your name has been sent to the national office along with your Liberty email address. Sigma Beta Delta will only use this information to verify your qualifications for becoming a member of the honor society. In order to join, please complete the membership application via the link that was sent in the invitation email. You will then follow the online instructions for becoming a member. When completing the information, make sure to:
- Choose “Liberty University” when asked the campus name
- To use your Liberty University email address as your “Invite ID”
Induction Ceremony
The 2024 Induction Ceremony: will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the School of Business Auditorium (SOBUSI 1000). There will be a complimentary breakfast in the School of Business Lobby starting at 8:00 a.m.. The induction ceremony is not required for membership. However, it is an event to celebrate member’s academic achievements, so attendance is encouraged.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to email sigmabetadelta@liberty.edu or visit Sigma Beta Delta’s website.
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