Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey. The sorority was officially added to the Rutgers University Greek community on March 11, 1981. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community. More importantly, it was their desire to create a sisterhood - a place away from home in which the members could feel the strong sense of family which is such a force in the Latino culture. Over the years, we have grown to include women of a variety of ethnicities and cultures. Our common calling is a respect for one another and the ideals of our Founding Mothers, rooted in individuality, loyalty, pride, and womanhood, and an appreciation of the Latino culture and all its aspects.

We pride ourselves in our mission to educate not only ourselves, but the community as well. One of our organizational goals is the promotion of political, educational, cultural, and social awareness. Another is a dedication to servicing the community and those in need. We accomplish these goals through programming and workshops, philanthropies, fundraising, and hands-on community service.

On a social level, CUS has worked in conjunction with a variety of organizations, from fellow Latino Greeks to non-Greek Letter organizations and clubs. We host social functions such as mixers, parties, etc. As an organization, CUS is one of the only Latino Greek Letter organizations that has performed or competed in National Step Shows. We also have a growing network of Alumna to whom the undergraduates can turn for advice, support, and assistance. Chi Upsilon Sigma is a sisterhood first and foremost. That means that we dedicate ourselves to one another FOREVER The sisterhood does not end when we graduate from college.