Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ) is a United States National Panhellenic sorority founded on November 15, 1901, at the Virginia State Female Normal School (later known as Longwood College and now known as Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia.

"[5] In the year after the charter was signed the founders announced the Sorority's first hymn, Blest Be the Tie that Binds, and first open motto, "to one another ever faithful".

The first membership badge of the Sorority was a shield topped with a jewel set crown, with the Greek letters ΑΣΑ inscribed in gold on a black background.

During the convention, the first National Council was elected and the sorority created its magazine, to be published three times a year.

Shaw Martin's assistance led to her induction as an honorary member and the sorority's expansion at teacher's colleges.

Its philanthropic efforts began in 1958 when it established scholarships for intellectually disabled students and those in special needs education.

[3] In 1998, the sorority moved its national headquarters to Indianapolis, Indiana, and opened a new building a decade later in September 2008.

[10] The original colors, flower, and jewel were respectively crimson and silver, the white carnation, and the emerald.

The first membership badge was a shield topped with a jewel set crown, with the Greek letters ΑΣΑ inscribed in gold on a black background.

Initiates also learn about the sorority's values online, have chapter programs, and may be certified to become a mentor to a new member if they wish.

The sorority currently runs a Sexual Assault Prevention Program, SPEAK UP, where members may watch videos online on topics including "healthy relationships, bystander intervention, self-care and consent, and alcohol and risk reduction.

"[13] Collegiate chapters host one workshop per semester on such topics, facilitated by a trained regional staff member.

Sorority members "are encouraged to donate their time to the national philanthropic partners and local community.

[16] Advisors, volunteers, collegiate members, and alumnae may all attend the sorority's National Convention & Leadership Conference.

Graduating college seniors and alumnae have a Women's Advancement Series, which provides career feedback and help on connecting with local sisters.

[16] The sorority began its leadership consultant program with their first 'traveling secretary' in 1963, later called 'field representatives', before settling on its final name.

The S. June Smith Center provides services to children with disabilities and their families, including various types of therapy and instruction.

[21] The Special Olympics is an organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions worldwide.

The areas covered include membership, academic excellence, finance, chapter education and operations, service and giving, national meetings and bylaws, organization image, policies and procedures, advisory board, and alumnae involvement.

Any collegiate chapter with the highest GPA on its campus for a school term receives the Scholastic Achievement Award.

The Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence Award was established in 1992 in honor of its namesake's 27 years of service as the headquarters executive.

The Evelyn G. Bell Award, named after a past national president, is given to an alumna member who exhibits exceptional leadership, loyalty and commitment to the sorority by serving as a collegiate officer, alumnae officer, and national volunteer.