Membership Requirements

To be considered for temporary or initial membership into Alpha Gamma Sigma, you must complete the following:
1. Read the membership requirements stated below.
2. Fill out the application (Word or PDF).
3. Pay $25.00 dues at the cashier's window in the Admin. building and attach receipt to application. Make checks payable to "Alpha Gamma Sigma".
4. Submit an unofficial transcript showing current registration with application.
(All relevant paperwork should be turned into the Alpha Gamma Sigma mailbox located in Forum Hall 200.)

To continue membership in Alpha Gamma Sigma, you must complete the following:
1.  Read the membership requirements stated below.
2.  Pay $25.00 dues at the cashier's window and attach receipt to copy of grades. Make checks payable to "Alpha Gamma Sigma".
3.  Submit a copy of your last semester's grades.
4.  Submit a copy of your current semester registration.

(All relevant paperwork should be turned into the Alpha Gamma Sigma mailbox located in Forum Hall 200.)

Please read the following for membership requirements. By clicking the 'I accept' button, you are in agreement that you have read and understand the requirements.  Dues for the academic year are $25 payable at the cashier’s window in the admissions building (staple receipt to the application form). Any checks should be made out to Alpha Gamma Sigma.

This form must be completed with receipt attached and returned to the AGS Mailbox by March 12 (spring semester) to qualify for the 2003-2004 academic school year.  Dues are on an annual basis whether joining in the Fall or in the Spring.

Membership Categories and Requirements:  ( Bylaws of Alpha Gamma Sigma, Inc. & Gamma Rho Chapter)

Article II, Section 1: Temporary Membership (High School Students): All life members of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) shall be invited to join AGS during their first semester at College of the Redwoods (CR). A high school student who does not qualify for membership under the CSF option may apply for temporary membership if he/she has completed at least six units of Advanced Placement (AP) coursework. Temporary membership will only apply during the first semester at CR, after which time the member must apply for initial membership.

Article II, Section 2: Initial Membership: a) A student may attain initial membership upon completion of 12 semester units in a maximum of two semesters and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 at any accredited college. b) Units acquired more than two years prior to application for initial membership shall not be used prohibitively to prevent the student from attaining membership.

Article II, Section 3: Continuing Membership: a) An initial member may attain continuing membership by completing at least six units in the previous semester with a GPA of 3.3 and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better. b) Grace Period: A grace period is defined as the semester in which a member who has fallen below the membership requirements can still retain all the rights and privileges of membership. Members who do not fulfill the membership requirements during a grace period will no longer be eligible for membership and must reapply for membership another semester. Continuing members will receive only one semester's grace period. (Refer to the Gamma Rho Bylaws for specific information.) d) Any student transferring from another accredited college with an AGS membership will be granted membership in the Gamma Rho Chapter upon completion of the application process.

Article II, Section 4: Permanent Membership: a) Any continuing member may attain permanent membership by: i) Completing a minimum of 60 semester units of college courses, with a minimum of 30 units completed at a community college [college courses and non-traditional coursework must have a CR equivalent and be accepted by the advisor(s)]. ii) Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better in all recognized college work during their first semester as a continuing member OR maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better in all recognized college work after their first semester as a continuing member. iii) Petitioning to the advisor(s) for permanent membership by filling out the permanent member application. Advisor(s) must verify eligibility for permanent membership.

Article II, Section 5: Alumnus Membership: Any permanent member shall be considered an alumnus member.

Article III, Section 1: Service Points: Active members must complete a total of 16 or 20 service points per semester. a) In order to maintain active membership status in AGS, each continuing member will be required to earn at least 16 or 20 points per semester (nine points for initial members) depending on the service point option the member chooses to follow. b) Points may be obtained in the following ways: i) Attending AGS general, special, and/or executive meetings = 1 point ii) One hour of work in AGS service activities = 1 point iii) Holding an elected or appointed position = 2 points/semester iv) Members may also have the opportunity to earn points by performing duties above and beyond the scope of their normal responsibilities. v)  Points earned for holding an office or representative position will be applied towards AGS service projects. c)  If a continuing member chooses to earn 16 points, four points must be earned by attending AGS meetings and 12 points earned by participating in AGS service projects. d)  If a continuing member chooses to earn 20 points, all 20 points must be earned by participating in AGS service projects.  Under this option, a member will not be required to attend AGS meetings. e) A continuing member who falls below the required 16 or 20 points in a semester, but attains at least 12 points, can remain a continuing member; however, that member will automatically be placed on a grace period.  Continuing members who fail to earn 16 or 20 points each semester (with the exception of those on a grace period) will be dismissed from AGS and denied the AGS notation on their transcript.  Any appeals towards a dismissal may be heard and voted upon by the Executive Board, passing with a simple majority.