Office of Greek Life

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Inc.
     Iota Sigma

The Iota Sigma Chapter was chartered on the campus of Mercer University on January 6, 1973 by 10 undergraduate women. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was the first Black Greek organization established on Mercer's campus. The sorority was instrumental in assisting other black Greek organizations to be recognized on campus.

The Iota Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta holds weekly programs centered around the sorority's Five Point Thrust Program. These programs are to inform the student body about economic, educational, international, physical and mental health, and political issues. They also hold an Annual Philanthropy Week in the fall semester where they plan activities to raise money for a worthy organization. They also celebrate May Week in the month of April, which involves activities such as fashion shows, health fairs, and the Mr. Iota Sigma Pageant. During this pageant, male contestants who attend Mercer compete for the title of Mr. Iota Sigma for one school term. The winner not only receives a scholarship for his upcoming school semester, but assists with fundraising and lends a helping hand to the chapter.

Colors: Crimson and Cream

Philanthropy:American Cancer Society, AIDS Awareness

Local Web Address: http://www.mercer.edu/dst1913/

National Web Address:http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/

For more information, please contact the Office of Greek Life
(478) 301-2987