New members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. are accepted on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Potential graduate members must hold a degree from a four-year accredited educational institution.

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A woman may be admitted for membership in an undergraduate chapter only while in attendance at a four-year accredited college or university, or in a liberal arts/transfer program of a junior or community college, once they submit proof of intention to enter and obtain a degree from a four-year school.

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Candidates may be accepted for undergraduate membership after successfully completing one quarter, semester, or trimester. The cumulative grade point average required for membership is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).

A love for youth and the development of their full potential was the primary motivating factor that inspired Founder Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little to organize Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Young people today face challenges that could never have been imagined years ago, but such challenges provide the sorority with opportunitIes to carry on the vision of Little.

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Rhoers are young girls organized on a local, regional and national level. The Rhoer affiliates are working to help other young people while they learn about their heritage and develop leadership skills. Sigma Gamma Rho is dedicated to helping Rhoers to grow to be women of substance dedicated to service.

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To become a member of the Rhoer Club one must:

• Have parental consent

• Be a female student between the age of 12-18

• Possess a positive attitude

• Attend monthly meetings

• Participate in sponsored activities

• Complete the application

• Have/maintain a 2.5 or Higher GPA (on 4.0 scale)

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 that had 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.

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In 1980, the Philos were organized on a national level and have grown to represent hundreds of women organized on a regional level as well. The 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.​

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

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. seeks to play a role in helping to cultivate girls as they grow into young ladies who are well-rounded and will embody the qualities needed to be good students and productive citizens.  We feel this can be best achieved through action that will contribute to the overall well-being of the Rhosebud.

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The purpose of the Rhosebud Club is to empower young girls by building healthy self-esteem and strong self confidence. Activities throughout the year include: community service projects and social activities.

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To become a member of the Rhosebuds one must:

• Have parental consent

• Be a female student between the age of 8-11

• Attend monthly meetings

• Participate in sponsored activities

• Complete the application