Affiliates and Undergraduate Sorors

Beta Iota

The Beta Iota Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered on Saturday, April 23, 1949 by six ladies on the campus of Allen University in Columbia, SC. They were reactivated in May of 2012 by Sorors Keshaun Chisholm and Jasmine Whirl. Since reactivation, they have held various activities to impact Allen University's campus, to include, 'Paws for the Cause' on behalf of St. Jude's Hospital, A3 for Life, Buckle Up America, Breast Cancer Awareness, Project Cradle Care and the Mr. Rhomantic Pageant. For more information about Beta Iota, visit http://betaiotasgrho.weebly.com

Philo Affiliates

Since its inception, Sigma Gamma Rho has promoted unity among women and for years many alumnae chapters worked with individuals who were not members of Greek-lettered organizations. These women were organized into auxiliaries with various names until 1954 when the sorority officially approved the organized affiliate group and accepted the name of "Philo"(meaning Friend) as their official name.

In 1980 the Philos were organized on a national level and have grown to represent hundreds of women organized on a regional level. Philos have contributed countless hours of community service and thousands of dollars to aid Sigma Gamma Rho's aim to enhance the quality of life within every community.

On March 29, 2020, Iota Omicron Sigma chartered and inducted its first Philo Affiliates! We are excited to welcome them into our extended Sigma family!

Rhoer Club

The Rhoer Club was originally founded in 1939 at the 14th International Boule of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated in New York City.

The Iota Omicron Sigma Rhoer Club consists of junior and high school-aged young ladies who participate in many of the sorority's community service activities. In addition, Rhoers are encouraged to pursue academic excellence, sisterhood, and self-esteem as they develop leadership skills.

Be sure to check out our Rhoer Club website at https://iosrhoerclub.weebly.com

To find out more about our Rhoer Club, please e-mail iosrhoerclub@gmail.com

Rhosebuds

The Rhosebud Club is an affiliate group of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. consisting of a diverse group of girls ages 8 through 11 years of age. Delicate like the petals of a Rhosebud, this affiliate group is handled with special care and attention.

The program provides girls with support, commitment and encouragement to help them develop and succeed in their life’s endeavors. We aim to introduce young girls to community service and to provide enlightening experiences for their personal growth and development.