Membership Requirements
To become a member of the Honor Society, a student must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must have at least 12 units of college credit prior to applying. Applicants are responsible for checking that they are eligible to apply and have met these requirements before applying and paying any fees. There are no refunds on paid fees.
Please Note: Active participation and completing volunteer service points/hours are required to complete their membership in AGS. There are no refunds on paid fees.
Types of Membership
Active ($20): Must complete 30 service points during the current semester, with 8 points dedicated to AGS functions and events (this DOES NOT include general meetings).
Inactive ($30): Must complete 10 service points during the current semester, with 4 points dedicated to AGS functions and events (this DOES NOT include general meetings).
Permanent Membership:
- No mandatory community service hour requirements
- Receive cord and stole for graduation
- Receive honor society gold seal on degree
- Applications for permanent membership are accepted only during the Fall semester and will be awarded at the end of the academic year
To become a permanent member:
- Must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA
- Must be a member of AGS for at least 2 semesters
Or
- Must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Must be an AGS member for 1 semester
Incoming High School Students (Prospective Temporary Members):
- 12 College credits required with a cumulative GPA of 3.5
- It is advised to attend an AGS meeting before paying membership fee
How to Apply: New Process- Please read steps below.
- If you have any questions about eligibility and membership fee’s, please contact David Tieu at dtieu@riohondo.edu first before completing the application. There are no refunds for fees paid.
- Complete and print out the AGS Membership Application. Only completed paper applications will be accepted in person.
- Visit the Cashiers Office in front of Student Services Building with your AGS application completed and pay your membership fee for either Active ($20.00) or Inactive ($30.00). You will also need to pay your College Service Fee of $7.00.
- After paying your membership fee, turn in your AGS membership application and receipt of payment to David Tieu or Staff at the Transfer Center in Student Services (SS250).
- Click on link for AGS Application AGS-Membership-App-Spring- Fillable PDF
Application Due Date (Extended) by April 2, 2024
AGS general meetings for the spring 2024- Please check AGS Meetings/Home Page for updates. Thank you.