UT Austin Sigma Delta Tau

Sigma Delta Tau at the University of Texas at Austin represents a thriving collegiate chapter of a national sorority with deep roots in women's empowerment and community engagement. Originally established in 1939 as the sixteenth sorority on the Forty Acres, the Tau Chapter has recently returned to campus after a brief hiatus and is actively recruiting new members. The organization operates on four core pillars that define its mission: community service and connection, sisterhood and lasting bonds, leadership development, and legacy preservation.

Serving the Austin, Texas community and beyond, Sigma Delta Tau provides women students with comprehensive opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and meaningful social connection. Members benefit from structured programming that emphasizes leadership roles, whether through executive board positions or grassroots chapter participation. The chapter fosters an environment where individual strength is celebrated while collective sisterhood is cultivated, creating a supportive network that extends far beyond the college years.

The organization's commitment to community extends from the University of Texas campus to the broader Austin area and across the nation, with Sigma Delta Tau boasting over 75,000 women members worldwide across 64 active collegiate chapters. The Tau Chapter honors its historical legacy dating back to 1939, when seven founding sisters were formally initiated, while simultaneously building new traditions and strengthening the chapter's presence on campus. Through intentional programming, inclusive recruitment efforts, and a focus on authentic connection, Sigma Delta Tau at UT Austin creates an experience centered on strength in individuality, lifetime engagement, and enriching community impact for its members.