Excellence defines us. Pride sustains us. Tradition guides us.
The Southern University Alumni Federation – Washington, DC chapter attracts alumni, attendees, and “Friends of Southern,” who are dedicated to raising funds to support the sustainability and uplift of the Southern University System and recruiting, retaining, mentoring, and awarding scholarships to Southernites from across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV), and the surrounding area. Further, the chapter is committed to growing, engaging, and fostering community among its dynamic and diverse membership, creating a space for Southern pride and traditions to run rampant and be infused throughout the DMV.
Become a member
Dedicated, enthusiastic, and engaged members are needed to carry out the mission of our organization with excellence. In FY23, we hit a record high of 183 financial chapter members! As our membership continues to grow, know that there’s still a place for you whether you graduated from Southern or not.
Check out our different membership types and activate your membership today!
Chapter
Membership
Membership Matters! Take your Southern pride up a few notches and place your alumni chapter affiliation with the Washington, DC chapter. You won’t be disappointed!
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membership
The Washington, DC alumni chapter is a recognized affiliate chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation. We encourage all our local chapter members to join, renew, or enhance your membership with the Federation.
How do I get involved?
Once you’ve activated your membership, it’s time to get engaged and involved.
— Become a Fundraising Captain.
— Attend monthly chapter meetings, which are typically held on the 2nd Saturdays of most months.
— Purchase tickets to our signature events.
— Support our chapter’s fundraisers and special programs and initiatives.
— Serve as an alumni recruiter for college fairs.
— Consider joining a committee or lending your special talents and skills to enhance the chapter’s brand, image, and influence.
Scholarships
The chapter takes great pride in supporting newly admitted and current students with scholarships each semester to aid in the payment of tuition and fees and other educational expenses. The fall scholarship cycle typically opens in July and the spring cycle opens in January. All newly admitted and current students from the DMV and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
DONATE
Your monetary donations are what sustains the chapter and allows us to pursue our purpose with passion and excellence.
Your continuous generosity has resulted in successfully produced programming and events year after year; support for a host of university projects and initiatives; sponsorship for several clubs and organizations, auxiliary units, such as the “Human Jukebox” Marching Band, and athletics, including the women’s soccer, bowling, and basketball teams and the track and field team; and administration of hardship grants to DMV Southernites in need. Donations are tax-deductible.
support the captain’s initiative
The Southern University Alumni Federation - Washington, DC Chapter (SUAF-WDC) Chapter members and friends of the Chapter have accepted the charge from the SUAF-WDC President to raise funds to support the work and mission of our illustrious alumni chapter.
Under the leadership of our First Vice President, funds are being raised primarily through the collection of donations, the purchase of ads for our Mardi Gras Ball digital souvenir journal, and sponsorship.
Our goal is to raise $30,000 by June 30, 2024!
Click on the tabs below to learn more about the ways you can support the Captain's Initiative.
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