Gaels, get ready—a new sisterhood is on the horizon.
We’re Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, and we’re thrilled to join Iona University’s incredible community this fall!
Keep scrolling to get to know us a little more and connect!
This Sisterhood Starts with You
As a Founding member of Alpha Sigma Tau at Iona, you won’t just join a sorority. You’ll create a legacy.
With the unique opportunity of being a founding member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sisterhood at Iona, you’ll create lifelong friendships, make your mark as a Gael, and step into your future with confidence.
Come get to know us on campus!
Our team will be on campus all semester, starting the week of August 25, 2025. We’d love to meet with you and get to know you and your fellow Gaels even better! Come meet us at one of these events:
- Wednesday, August 27
Envision Your Picture-Perfect Year with Alpha Sigma Tau
7:30 p.m. @ University Commons – Ground Floor, Student Union Building
- Thursday, August 28
Iona Involvement Fair
11 a.m. @ Murphy Green
- Friday, August 29
Meet the Greeks
9:30 p.m. @ Mulcahy Gym
- Tuesday, September 2
Get the Scoop on Alpha Sigma Tau
6:30 p.m. @ Murphy Green, outside the entrance of the new dining hall
- Monday, September 8
Girlies & Shirleys
12:00 p.m. (noon) @ courtyard near residence halls
- Tuesday, September 16
Spreading PositiviTEA with Alpha Sigma Tau
8:00 p.m. @ Loftus Hall, second-floor lounge
Not sure you’ll be able to attend these events or meet up with us around campus? That’s okay!
Send us a DM on Instagram, and we can set up a one-on-one meeting to talk about what Alpha Sigma Tau holds for you at Iona!
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A little bit about us…
Alpha Sigma Tau (or AST or Alpha Tau for short) was established in 1899 at Michigan State Normal College, now known as Eastern Michigan University.
We originally began as a sorority for teachers and only were at schools for teachers, but once we joined the National Panhellenic Conference in 1951, we expanded to non-teacher colleges across the country!
Like many organizations at Iona, we have some symbols that are important to our members and our identity as a Sisterhood. Here are just a few:
- SYMBOL: Anchor
- COLORS: Emerald Green & Gold
- FLOWER: Yellow Rose
- JEWEL: Pearl
- CORE VALUES: Graciousness, Respect, Intellect, Connections, Excellence
An unstoppable network of women—nationally and right here in the Northeast!
With 50% of our chapters in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic regions, Alpha Sigma Taus are all over the East Coast!
Our founding members at Iona will have the opportunity to connect with other undergrad Sisters at New York University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Marist University, and Monmouth University.
And with more than 2,000 alumnae members (Sisters who have graduated in all career fields) within 30 miles of campus, our members at Iona will have a vast professional network nearby!
New York University undergraduate Sisters
New Jersey Institute of Technology undergraduate Sisters
Marist University undergraduate Sisters
Monmouth University undergraduate Sisters
Alumnae in NYC
Alumnae in NJ
Where women belong
Finding your place can make all the difference in your college experience. Alpha Sigma Tau offers a supportive sisterhood where women build lifelong friendships, grow together, and make the most of their time on campus.
Iona Alpha Sigma Taus will be surrounded by women who celebrate their successes, support one another through challenges, and make every moment more meaningful.
Whether it’s study sessions, late-night talks, or cheering each other on at campus events, sisterhood becomes part of your everyday life.
Alpha Sigma Tau isn’t just a sorority—it’s a space where women at Iona will create something remarkable and leave a lasting impact both on campus and in the Alpha Sigma Tau legacy.
Watch the video above to see what true sisterhood over 125 years looks like!
Where women grow
Alpha Sigma Taus leave college stronger, more confident, and better prepared for what’s next.
Through real-life leadership experience, mentorship, and personal development programs, our members gain a competitive edge—equipped with the skills, knowledge, and connections to thrive in any path they choose.
Alpha Sigma Tau members at Iona will develop and practice these leadership skills:
- Leading Teams
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation
- Accountability
- Conflict Resolution
- Creating Welcoming Spaces through Inclusiveness and Belonging
- Self-Awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
See one of our programs in action—watch as Sabrina takes us through a day in her life at Officer Academy 2025!
Come along with Sabrina through Officer Academy 2025!
Where women empower women
When women uplift one another, real change happens.
Our National Philanthropy and Service Partners
Through our national philanthropy, the Women’s Wellness Initiative, Alpha Sigma Tau supports organizations that promote women’s well-being across six areas of wellness—physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and occupational.
We’re proud to partner with Dress for Success and Girls Who Code, giving our members the opportunity to support women’s empowerment on both national and international stages. Additionally, our chapters have the flexibility to support local women-focused organizations, ensuring that our impact is both broad and meaningful.
Here are some ways our members enjoy giving back:
Hosting clothing drives for Dress for Success
Volunteering at Dress for Success or other women’s organizations
Hosting educational events on topics like domestic violence and mental health
Creating care packages and donating high-need items to local women’s shelters
Starting a Girls Who Code Club
Creating longstanding traditions on campus that support women and girls
Empowerment also means supporting each other’s mental health.
Through Name Your Story, our online, video-based course, members learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges facing college students. The course also provides training on how to discuss these experiences with one another and prioritize self-care.
Each semester, we host a live webinar with Dr. Lauren Cook on a relevant mental health topic, giving our members the chance to learn directly from an expert. Dr. Cook has served as a keynote speaker at our National Convention and led live programming for our chapters, bringing valuable insights to our entire campus community.
Hear Catie’s take on how AΣΤ’s focus on mental health has helped her and her Sisters
Empowering women isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we do.
What Iona women will get from AΣΤ
Ongoing Academic Support
Academics are incredibly important to Alpha Sigma Tau, and we do all we can to ensure Sisters are prioritizing their academic success. Alpha Sigma Tau Sisters serve as an effective network of accountability, challenge, and support.
Personal and Professional Growth
As an Alpha Sigma Tau, you’ll grow as a young woman and professional. You have opportunities to develop and practice invaluable life skills that employers seek like time management, teamwork, public speaking, and more!