Gamma Sigma Alpha (, or GSA) is an American academic Greek honor society recognizing academic excellence of members of fraternities and sororities. It was established in 1989 at the University of Southern California.
Gamma Sigma Alpha was founded at the University of Southern California on November 9, 1989, by Beth K. Saul and a group of scholastic achievers representing various fraternities and sororities dedicated to advancing higher education and academic accomplishment.
Gamma Sigma Alpha states that its mission is "to recognize and advance academic excellence as a core value of fraternities and sororities". Unlike the Order of Omega, who also reward Greek life academic successes, Gamma Sigma Alpha does not limit the number of members who can be initiated.
The society presents an academic scholarship to one of its members.
Its national headquarters are at 316 Cherry Hill Boulevard in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
The badge of Gamma Sigma Alpha, which can be seen within its seal, consists of a white-lit candle with a golden base on a field of Gules (red) with a bend of argent. Graduating members wear honor cords of red and gold. Its motto is '. Its values or pillars are Academic Engagement, Congruence, Excellence, Inclusion, Knowledge, Recognition, and Relationships.
Undergraduate students, in their junior or senior year, can apply for membership if they are members of a Greek fraternity or sorority on campus and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). The society initiates nearly 2,000 members each year.
Following are the chapters of Gamma Sigma Alpha, in alphabetical order.