BETA PSI UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER
University of California, Berkeley
Our Undergraduate Sisters
Beta Psi is the undergraduate chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at the University of California, Berkeley, proudly advised by the Beta Theta Sigma Alumnae Chapter.
Balancing rigorous academics with sisterhood, leadership, and community service, the women of Beta Psi demonstrate that education extends beyond the classroom.
They do not get to choose an easy season. They serve during it.
Through scholarship and service, they continue to carry forward the Sorority's mission of Greater Service, Greater Progress.
OUR ADVISING RELATIONSHIP
Berkeley is where Beta Theta Sigma began. In 1947, ten women chartered Northern California's first chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Today, the women of Beta Psi carry that legacy forward in the same city.
That is not sentiment. It is responsibility.
As Beta Psi's advising chapter, we provide mentorship, guidance, and institutional knowledge while supporting undergraduate leadership.
In return, Beta Psi brings fresh perspectives and new ideas that strengthen our sisterhood and keep our commitment to service relevant.
Together, we honor our history while building the next generation of leaders.
Soror Anaka Snellings
Second Anti-Basileus
Beta Theta Sigma Alumnae Chapter
Advisor to the Beta Psi Chapter
University of California, Berkeley
Initiated through Beta Theta Sigma in 2011, Soror Anaka Snellings has served the Sorority for fifteen years, including contributions to the Programs and Membership Committees. She is also a program manager in the nonprofit sector.
As Beta Psi Chapter Advisor, she provides mentorship, guidance, and support to undergraduate leadership at UC Berkeley, helping strengthen chapter operations and uphold Sorority standards.
Her approach is rooted in a simple belief: every young leader deserves someone who will encourage her, challenge her, and tell her the truth.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1868, UC Berkeley is the oldest campus in the University of California system, renowned for academic excellence, innovation, and student activism, including the historic Free Speech Movement of 1964.
Generations of Black students have built communities of belonging, leadership, and advocacy at Berkeley, creating a legacy that extends beyond the classroom.
The women of Beta Psi are part of that continuing legacy. Through scholarship, sisterhood, and service, they contribute to a campus tradition of using education to inspire meaningful change.
SERVICE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
There is a version of college where service is a line on a resume. This is not that.
The women of Beta Psi carry forward the national programs and initiatives of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. while navigating the academic demands of the University of California, Berkeley.
They balance coursework, examinations, employment, and personal responsibilities while making time to serve communities throughout Berkeley, Oakland, and the surrounding Bay Area. Their commitment requires thoughtful planning, personal sacrifice, and a willingness to show up even when their schedules are already full.
BETA PSI MEMBERSHIP
University of California, Berkeley
Interested in Sigma Gamma Rho at Berkeley
Membership intake for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. follows national policies and takes place only during officially authorized periods.
Prospective members should rely on official Sorority communications for accurate information. No individual member can guarantee membership or offer special consideration outside the established process.
These standards protect the integrity of our sisterhood and everyone seeking to join it.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome women of good character who value scholarship, sisterhood, leadership, and service.
Membership is more than a collegiate experience. It is a lifelong commitment to personal growth, community involvement, and the principles of Sigma Gamma Rho.
We are looking for women who are ready to grow, lead, and serve with purpose.
REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate candidates must meet Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.'s national membership requirements, including enrollment, academic standing, and completed credit hours.
HAZING
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. strictly prohibits hazing in all forms. Beta Psi and Beta Theta Sigma uphold this policy without exception.
Hazing is never a condition of membership. Any unauthorized activity or suspected hazing should be reported through official Sorority channels. Your safety and well-being come first.
If any process is ever presented to you as a requirement for membership and it does not come through official channels, it is not legitimate, and you are not obligated to participate in it. Report it. Nothing about your standing with this Sorority depends on your silence.
HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST
Interested in learning more about membership in Beta Psi?
Email betapsichapter1958@gmail.com to express your interest and inquire about official informational opportunities.
All membership activities are conducted in accordance with national Sorority policies.
FOR TRANSFER MEMEBRS AND MEMBERS RELOCATING
Sorors transferring to UC Berkeley or relocating to the Bay Area are warmly welcomed!
Email betapsichapter1958@gmail.com with your name at initiation, initiating chapter, and year of initiation so we can connect you with the appropriate officer.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Beta Psi on social media for chapter updates, upcoming events, and a firsthand look at their sisterhood, leadership, and service.
See their sisterhood in action and follow their journey!
Keep Up With Beta Psi
Beta Psi welcomes partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations committed to serving students and families throughout the Bay Area.
If we serve the same communities, there is meaningful work we can do together.
PARTNER WITH BETA PSI
A MESSAGE TO PARENTS & FAMILIES
Membership in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is a lifelong commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and service.
As Beta Psi's advising chapter, Beta Theta Sigma provides mentorship, guidance, and encouragement throughout each member's undergraduate journey.
We welcome questions from families about membership, chapter responsibilities, and the support available to their daughters.
The sisterhood she builds today can remain a source of strength long after graduation.
Beta Psi carries this legacy forward at Berkeley, with Beta Theta Sigma proudly standing alongside them.
Want to see what Greater Service looks like in the hands of the next generation? Watch these women work.
Greater Service, Greater Progress.