Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ) Women's Fraternity

Grade Point Average

• To Join (First-Years): 2.30
• To Join (Continuing): 2.30
• Good Standing (Active Members): 2.30

Does your chapter require/offer study hall hours?

No, only for members who fall below a 3.14 GPA.

Please describe any assistance or programming that your chapter provides to support the academic achievement for your members.

Members with a GPA under our house average will be given a specialized study plan designed to improve their academic standing. We have publish each member's major and minor, and ensure that each member knows who can help them if they are struggling in classes. We encourage studying together in and out of the chapter house, and are always there to help a sister in need!

If a member falls below the required GPA, how does your chapter help them?

If a member falls below the required GPA, she is placed on academic probation and is no longer considered in Good Standing. The Vice President Scholarship will meet with her on a weekly basis, discuss her academic progress with professors, and serve as a support system until the member's GPA improves.

Dues

Is there a cost difference in chapter dues for members that live in house?

Yes, It costs an additional $292

Additional Costs and Fees

Tee shirt prices range from $8-$15 each, and formals are typically included in dues. If they are not, it is an additional $10-$15.

A total annual estimate of additional purchases is less than $100.

Chapter Capacity: 50

Residency Type: Dormers

Policies:

In the past, all girls have gotten to live in our house in their sophomore and junior years after pledging. This past year, however we initiated 32 girls, which forced us to house some of our girls in on-campus housing. The order of living in the house was determined by pledge class order in combination with our academic requirements. All members of Executive Council must live in the house. Our official bylaws state the following priorities for living in the house: Members shall live in the chapter housing according to the following priorities:

This being said, most of our seniors choose to live off-campus, which frees up spots in the house for our sophomores. Our quota has been reduced this year, so we do not anticipate any housing dilemmas such as occurred this year in the future.

Amenities

Downstairs 2 half bathrooms on the first floor Large Kitchen -industrial size oven and stove -pantry -4 microwaves -room for personal food items -1 fridge for each pledge class living on (2 total) -1 fridge for special dietary needs (gluten intolerance, vegan, allergies, etc.) -2 fridges full of "late plates" and leftovers for girls with varying schedules -full time chef who provides all meals during the week Dining Room -2 large chandeliers -2 fireplaces -large serving table -traditional decor -tables and chairs for all girls living in the house plus guests Study Room -Couch and 2 chairs -Used books from girls available for use -Wireless printer/copier Laundry Room -2 washers and 3 driers for laundry free of charge -Hanging racks Recreation Room -2 full sized L sofas -2 coffee tables -1 large fireplace -1 bigscreen TV -trophy case -2 smaller sofas and chairs -wooden shelves housing various chapter awards Front Rooms -Grand Piano -Original wooden, carpeted staircase with balcony -traditional, antique furniture -2 chandeliers -3 sofas and 5 chairs -1 widowseat -3 fireplaces -original woodwork on the walls Upstairs -1 large bathroom with 3 stalls, 3 sinks and showers -2 smaller bathrooms with 2 stalls and sinks each -12 bedrooms Each girl gets her own: -closet space (at times her own closet) -desk and chair -shelves -bed 2 large dormers (sleeping rooms), which are kept dark and cold at all times: -well kept mattresses and sturdy bunks Grounds -lovely wrap-around porch with porch swing -mature trees and lilac bushes, greenery -2 acre lot -parking for each girl

Meal Plans

Members must have a meal plan if they live in house.

Meals per week: 21

Extras

Girls have access to the kitchen, their food and house leftovers at all times.

Accommodations

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Gluten Intolerance
• Lactose Intolerance
• Shellfish Allergies
• Peanut and Other Nut Allergies

National Philanthropy

Juvenile Diabetes

National Service Project

The Walk 2010 Challenge, Defeat Diabetes, One Step at a Time

Local Philanthropy Events and Service Projects

Traditionally we host a Casino Night each year at our house from which proceeds go to support Juvenile Diabetes research. This past year we also hosted a car wash, and members were given the opportunity to participate in several other service events.

Required Service Hours and Donations

Each sister is either required to donate $10 for Casino Night or to solicit donations in the community up to that value.

Length: 4 months

Hours Per Week: 4 hours per week

Description

Members each receive a New Member handbook and are introduced to the ideals of the international chapter, and our own chapter. They are paired with a sister mother, who befriends them and helps them to learn more about the organization. They have weekly meetings with an upperclassman leader, called a "big momma." She helps them to learn about the organization and become comfortable. Sisterhood events are planned so that the new members may become acquainted with the older members. New members are encouraged to visit the house frequently and spend time with the members for meals, etc. By the end of the new member/pledge period the girls are ready to be initiated and have made a strong connection with the organization.

Hazing

This year, 2010 our chapter was give The Annulet. This is the highest award that an international chapter can get, and ours was one in 3 chapters in the nation to receive it. This award stands for all around excellence in all areas of chapter operations.