About Us
Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) is an active, California state community college scholastic honor society that provides members with opportunities for service, leadership and scholarship. AGS Honor Society membership is available to all Citrus students who have completed at least 12 units of college courses with a cumulative and current grade point average of 3.0 or better.
The Iota chapter at Citrus was established in 1927 and has been a vital and active campus club for 85 years, with our colors being black and gold. Members are students from all campus majors. We are a diverse group who enjoy the opportunity to be active on campus, in the community and often become campus leaders. AGS provides members with opportunities to plan, prepare, lead and participate in social service, scholarship and leadership activities. AGS conferences in both fall and spring include inspiring speakers and workshops and are open to all members. Alpha Gamma Sigma seeks to help students in finding and achieving their goals by fostering incentives toward scholastic achievements and volunteerism.
For more about this outstanding California community college academic organization, please see the state AGS website at www.ags-honor.org
"Add to good character, knowledge and judgement"
ALPHA STANDS FOR “ARETE” MEANING “EXCELLENCE”
GAMMA STANDS FOR “GNOSIS” MEANING “KNOWLEDGE”
SIGMA STANDS FOR “SOPHROSYNE” MEANING “WISDOM”
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1.
Fill out an application. Applications are available in the Counseling and Advisement Center located on the second floor of the Student Services Building.
You can also download an
application by clicking on the PDF icon:
Step 2.
Get G.P.A. verification by getting a copy of your transcripts (unofficial is fine)
Step 3.
Submit application and transcripts to Raquel Gutierrez or Denise Kaisler and if approved, pay dues by mail.
Have questions or concerns?
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Types & Requirements
All members of AGS are Temporary Members until they have fulfilled their service requirements and completed an application for Permanent Membership (This is during graduation). Neither Temporary nor Permanent membership in AGS is automatic.
Students may apply for Temporary Membership each semester if they meet the following requirements:
Full-time Student in the Previous Semester
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Twelve or more units completed the previous semester.
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No less than 3.0 G.P.A. with no grade lower than C.
Part-time Student in the Previous Semester
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6 to 11 1/2 units completed the previous semester.
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No less than a 3.25 G.P.A. with no grade lower than a C.
Reasons to Join
Joining Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) has a variety of benefits for Citrus College Students:
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It'll look good on your transfer application
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Networking with goal-minded students
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Participating in events that build valuable leadership, planning, and teamwork skills
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Attending special regional events with other AGS chapters.
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Attending statewide conferences and conventions
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Receiving AGS gold seal of membership for your diploma
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Public recognition of your academic achievement
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Socials where you can get to know other AGS members and chapters
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Board positions to exhibit and foster leadership
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Giving back to your community through volunteerism and charity
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Scholarships
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And much more…