It’s Never Too Late to Join Our Sisterhood

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Delta Gamma is proud to offer an invitation to membership for select women who are interested in joining our sisterhood after their collegiate years through our Alumna Initiate Program.

Join Delta Gamma as an Alumna Initiate

An alumna initiate enjoys the full privileges of alumnae membership. They may serve the Fraternity and Foundation in any capacity, and they are expected to be a participating alumna by choosing an avenue of involvement suited to them – such as joining an alumnae group or supporting a collegiate chapter.

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Qualities of an Alumna Initiate

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    Character

    The best qualities of character

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    Aspiration

    to belong to an organization with high ideals of friendship

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    Interests

    Educational and cultural interests

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    Social Responsibility

    A true sense of social responsibility

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    Desire to Develop

    A desire to develop on a personal level

About the Program

The Alumna Initiate Program involves forming a connection with a local alumnae group, collegiate chapter or number of members over several months. During that time, the candidate should expect to attend group events and put together an application packet for submission to our international Council. Once approved, an alumna initiate candidate will participate in initiation with a collegiate chapter.

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Criteria & Process

Membership Criteria
  • Must not be a current collegian.
  • Must demonstrate a significant interest in volunteering and commitment to Delta Gamma.
  • Must understand the financial responsibility of membership.
  • Must not be an initiated member of any other National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) group.
The Alumna Initiate Process
  • The candidate should develop a relationship with an alumnae group, collegiate chapter, or a number of individual members to become familiar with the activities, history, and values of Delta Gamma. This also allows current members a chance to get to know the candidate.
  • The alumna initiate application, required letters, and endorsement for membership should be submitted to Alumnae Services via the application link members.deltagamma.org/alumnainitiateapplication. Staff will send a completed application packet to the Council approved committee for final approval.
  • The Council approved committee will make the final decision to extend an invitation for membership to the candidate.
  • The alumna initiate candidate should respond with her acceptance and payment of the appropriate fees.
  • The sponsor will arrange for and implement alumna initiate education with the candidate prior to Initiation.
  • Initiation is held at the time of the next regular collegiate Initiation ceremony at the chapter of her choosing.
  • For additional questions, please contact Alumnae Services at Executive Offices by emailing alumnaedept@deltagamma.org or calling 614-481-8169
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Membership Benefits

  • A lifelong circle of sisterhood, providing relationships, friendships, inspiration and support.
  • Social engagement and networking through membership in an alumnae group.
  • Opportunities for mentoring collegiate members through a chapter advisory team or house corporation.
  • Leadership opportunities in our alumnae groups, or with the Fraternity or Foundation.
  • Opportunities to do good through Service for Sight initiatives in support of the Delta Gamma Foundation.
  • Foundation scholarships and grants.
  • Personal and professional leadership and skill development opportunities at international Conventions, regional conferences, and other alumnae trainings and educational resources found the DG library.
  • A subscription to the ANCHORA magazine.
  • Community involvement with other Delta Gamma sisters.
Ready to join our

Sisterhood

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A candidate or current Delta Gamma can contact Alumnae Services at Executive Offices to express interest in alumna initiation by email or calling 614-481-8169.

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