The weekend of October 10–12, 1952, student representatives of existing local sororities from eight colleges met at Beekman Tower in New York City.

[5][6] Sigma Lambda Phi from the University of Miami did not attend the final day of the convention and did not commit to membership at the founding meeting.

The sorority partners with other charitable organizations, with the longest-standing partnership held by the March of Dimes.

During each convention, the delegation elects the National Board of Directors, which coordinates the sorority's activities.

The sorority does not discriminate based on race, sex, or gender nor do they tolerate hazing in any form.

Members-in-training are not required to perform personal services for members, or any activity that can be construed as hazing.

Another post stated that Black people should not get their holiday celebrating independence because “July 4th is about America.

The issue was brought up in a February 9 chapter meeting attended by members of the sorority's national board.