Sigma Theta Tau International Criteria

Founded in 1922, STTI is internationally regarded as the top honor society for nursing and is dedicated to advancing world health.

Students are issued an invitation to join STTI by meeting the following criteria:

Undergraduate Students Must:

  • Have completed ½ of the nursing curriculum;
  • Achieve academic excellence (at schools where a 4.0 grade point average system is used);
  • Rank in the upper 35 percentile of graduating class;
  • Meet the expectation of academic integrity

RN Students must:

  • Have completed 12 credit hours at current school;
  • Have completed ½ of the nursing curriculum;
  • Achieve academic excellence (at schools where a 4.0 grade point average system is used);
  • Rank in the upper 35 percentile of graduating class;
  • Meet the expectation of academic integrity

Graduate Students (Master’s and Doctorate) must:

  • Have completed ¼ of the nursing curriculum;
  • Achieve academic excellence (at schools where a 4.0 grade point average system is used);
  • Rank in the upper 35 percentile of graduating class;
  • Meet the expectation of academic integrity

As a Nurse Leader

Nursing professionals not previously inducted as nursing students and not currently enrolled in a nursing program can also join STTI as a Nurse Leader using the criteria listed below. 

Nurse Leader Candidates must:

  • Be legally recognized to practice nursing in his/her country
  • Have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in any field
  • Demonstrate achievement in nursing

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