Sigma Omega Nu

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

"My name is Jocelyn Aguilar and I am the 2025-2026 President of the Gamma Chapter of Sigma Omega Nu Latina Interest Sorority Incorporated. I am a 4th year majoring in Linguistics with an Emphasis on Speech Language Disorders. I joined this organization my second year here at UCSB because I was trying to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to find a community of people like me. Sigma Omega Nu has taught me so much about myself personally and professionally. My Sunnies have supported me throughout my academic and professional journey to grow into the person I am today. I am proud to be President of my organization and could not be more excited for this school year!"

About Sigma Omega Nu

Philanthropy

A unique feature about Sigma Omega Nu is we do not have a national philanthropy. Every chapter is able to choose their desired philanthropy that they feel directly supports their community. Our philanthropy is with PATH Santa Barbara, a local housing program for unhoused individuals in the Santa Barbara area. They provide services such as housing, mental healthcare, meals and hygiene facilities, substance abuse counseling, and more. We volunteer on the weekends to help prep and serve lunch and dinner for those residing in the shelter. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact PATH Santa Barbara directly or ask a sibling of Sigma Omega Nu for more information!

Recruitment requirements

- Minimum Quarterly GPA: 2.3

- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5

- Undergraduates must be enrolled Full-Time

- Graduate Students must be enrolled Part-Time

Annual Events

Our chapter works to put on events throughout the entirety of the school year that reflect our objectives of Academics, Cultura, and Sisterhood. We host and participate in Study Jams with other multicultural organizations on campus. Additionally, we attend cultural showcases and celebrations year-round to celebrate the various cultures of our members. Lastly, we host annual events such as our Parent's Banquet, Retreat, Formal, and Quarterly Siblinghood Events to spend quality time together as siblings.

History

Sigma Omega Nu Latina Interest Sorority Incorporated was established on November 6, 1996 at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. The Founding Mothers of our sorority sought to create a space where Latina voices could be heard and recognized. They created this community based on the three objectives of Academics, Cultura, and Sisterhood. Although we are a Latina Interest Sorority, we welcome members across all cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, and sexual orientation spectrums. Our Gorgeous Gamma Chapter was established here at UCSB on March 22, 2002 and we are committed to growing the community our Founding Mothers created.