Sigma Theta Tau- life long membership??

[Epona]

Hi all! I was just inducted into Sigma Theta Tau. I was wondering- curious here; do you have to keep your grades above a 3.0 to stay in.... OR once you are in and pay your dues, are you a member for life?? Say my grades drop to a 2.8 or something (I have a 3.5 now), will they kick me out? Once I am in, as long as I pay my dues, am I in for life??

Thanks!!! Epona

[sfsn]

Hi there and congratulations!

From the STT website:

"How long will I be considered a member of Sigma Theta Tau International?

You are a member for life after you have been inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International. You must pay annual membership fees to receive most member benefits and publications. "

So once you're in, you're in. And you don't have to pay your dues to be a member. You only have to pay your dues if you want to be an "active" member, which gets you the magazine and other benefits.

Hope that answers your question!

[Epona]

Hi there! That is fantastic!! THANK YOU for filling me in on that. Glad to know I will be a member for life. :)

Thank you again!!

[sfsn]

You're welcome!

It's good to know you can always put it on your resume, right?

[just1, MSN]

SFSN is right on the money. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau and was on the Board of my chapter for years. Big complaint was members who are inducted and no longer pay their dues. But once a member, always a member whether you pay your dues or not.