Eta Sigma Gamma Student Honor Society
Benefits of Joining ESG
Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) is a National Public Health Education Honorary that gives public health and other health-related majors at the University of North Florida opportunities for leadership, experiential learning, networking and professional development in the field of health. Members also gain access to the national chapter, which offers publications, travel, scholarships and awards, including the National Undergraduate Major of the Year Award and the Scholarship Key Award at initiation.
Members are initiated each spring semester and receive a certificate of membership and an official pin. Members who have been active for two consecutive semesters leading up to graduation are also eligible to receive green and gold honorary regalia to wear at commencement.
Minimum Requirements and Application Process
- Students may apply at any point during their degree program, but must be active for at least two consecutive semesters to receive honorary regalia.
- Students must be health science majors or in other health-related disciplines that follow CHES or CEPH competencies.
- Students must be upper-level, taking at least one class at the 3000-4000 level or graduate coursework.
- There is no GPA requirement for joining ESG at this time.
How to Become a Member
- Complete an application by clicking Apply Now. Applications are accepted only during the fall and spring semesters.
- Once your membership application is approved, you will receive a welcome email with next steps for submitting the $75 application fee to your UNF email inbox.
- Pay chapter dues of $15 each semester following your application to maintain membership.
New members are initiated each spring at the Official Initiation Ceremony. Family and friends are welcome to attend and celebrate this milestone achievement.
Active Membership Requirements for Honorary Regalia
To be considered an active member and receive green and gold honorary regalia at graduation, students must meet the following activity requirements for at least two consecutive semesters leading up to graduation.
- Two social events (one must be a General Body Meeting)
- Two professional development events (submissions to PPCHC can count for one point)
- 10 hours participating in health education outreach or service events
Flexible membership requirements are available upon request. Email Professor Schedin to explain your situation and discuss solutions.
Students who go above and beyond the requirements will receive special recognitions and incentives throughout the semesters and at the Initiation ceremony, including monetary awards for active members.
Award-Winning Chapter
ESG at UNF is a repeat National Chapter Excellence Award winner.
- National Chapter Excellence Award, 2019-2020
- National Chapter Advocacy Activity Award, 2022-2023
- National Chapter Teaching Activity Award, 2023-2024
- National Chapter Excellence Award, 2024-2025
Examples of Past Workshops, Events and Service Activities
- Keys for Prevention service event for local community coalitions
- Holiday donation drives for local community organizations
- Ospreys! Know the Risk Opioid Education Campaign on campus
- First Coast Heart Walk and Out of the Darkness walking teams
- Building "Bags of Love" for Mission House
- National Health Education Week tabling
- American Red Cross fire alarm installations
Follow us on Instagram: @UNF_ESG
Contract us: unfetasigmagamma@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor: Maria Schedin, m.schedin@unf.edu