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Currently Active SPO Chapters

Open this document to see all national active SPO Chapters and their Chapter Advisors.

Sigma Phi Omega Chapter annual report forms are to be completed and returned to SPOpresident@SigmaPhiOmega.org by April 30th each year! Please ask your

SPO Chapter representatives to complete the form and return it asap!

To create a new SPO Chapter

SPO chapters may be established at any regionally accredited higher education institution offering gerontology/aging studies or related fields of study. You are encouraged to review the SPO Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.

The process to apply to create a new SPO Chapter includes:

at least three (3) individuals from your institution must submit completed individual membership applications.

current transcripts of proposed student members must be submitted complete with a faculty signature.

one (1) of the applicants must include a faculty member who either is already a member of Sigma Phi Omega or qualifies to become a member according to the SPO Bylaws, and that faculty member agrees to serve as Chapter Advisor.

new chapters are required to write and submit their own Bylaws.

Chapter Bylaws must include information about membership, formation of new chapters, etc. A sample Chapter Bylaws is here for your use.

a one time fee of $100.

Mail these applications, along with promotional materials about your program (for example newspaper articles, brochures, website printouts), and current transcripts of the student members to:

Sigma Phi Omega

1220 L Street NW, Suite 901

Washington, DC 20005-4018

The national SPO office will confirm new Chapter applications to your designated Chapter Advisor in 4 to 6 weeks.

To induct new SPO Chapter members, please see the induction script.