"It's tough hiring good people. It's always a great testament to a man if on his résumé it say's he's a Sigma Chi."
-James Parksdale (founder Netscape, listed in Forbe's 100 richest)

The Jordan Standard represents the minimum requirements for all rushees, pledges, and brothers to live by.

The Standard with which the fraternity started was declared by Isaac M Jordan to be that of admitting no man to membership in Sigma Chi who is not believed to be:

A Man of Good Character.......

A Student of Fair Ability.......

With Ambitious Purposes......

A Congenial Disposition.......

Possessed of Good Morals.......

Having a High Sense of Honor and

A Deep Sense of Personal Responsibility