Founders Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson introduce the Beautiful Jades of Sigma Chi Psi Sorority Incorporated

Women attending accredited online college and university programs now have a new way to network with the introduction of the first one-of-a-kind sorority, Sigma Chi Psi. The sorority, whose members are also known as “The Beautiful Jades of Sigma Chi Psi”, aims to provide sisterhood for women pursuing their higher education aspirations online.

According to Black News, Sigma Chi Psi’s mission is to provide an organization for women receiving their education online to share the bond of sisterhood that a sorority is known for, in addition to giving them away to collectively participate in charity events and establish life-long friendships. Incorporated in 2019, the organization encountered some temporary delays due to COVID-19 in 2020 but kept pushing towards its goals and started its first student-approved chapter at Strayer University in October 2020.

The sorority is a privately-owned non-profit organization founded by collegiate women, Hildra Anna Jeanetta Starks and Stephanie Robinson.

“As our education system continues to evolve with the world’s technological advancements, more and more people may choose to get their education online, leaving a gap in their social experience. We want to continue the many benefits of the sororities and fraternities that have been around for hundreds of years,” said co-founder Stephanie Robinson.

The founders envision the sorority as a Greek space to connect with others who share common ideas and interests and who are looking to socialize to take a break from their busy demanding lives.

Currently, Sigma Chi Psi is comprised of students from various online universities with student-approved chapters, not university-approved chapters. The organization is working towards becoming the first recognized collegiate sorority for accredited online universities.

Throughout their journey to becoming a collegiate-recognized Greek sorority, the founders continually emphasize the need for socialization in online programs. Sigma Chi Psi will not only provide networking and charitable opportunities to bridge the social gap but social support as an “essential pillar of success and personal happiness.”

“Sigma Chi Psi has offered me bonding opportunities with other women attending online universities while serving my community! That is something that I don’t get from my online courses,” noted one sister. “We can form a bond with women from all over the country and we get the joy of seeing those relationships develop over a lifetime.”

In addition to the sorority for women attending accredited online programs, the organization is also working on a brotherhood, Gamma Sigma Gamma, Inc. The fraternity was established in January of 2021 and currently is in development. They are accepting applications.

For information about Sigma Chi Psi sorority and to enquire about membership, visit SigmaChiPsi.org