Mission & Eligibility
Since 1926, Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) has been a statewide organization of community college societies, with the aim of recognizing and encouraging high scholastic achievement, leadership, and service among community college students. Today there are more than 80 active chapters in California.
The name Alpha Gamma Sigma is based on the three Greek letters that comprise the motto of our organization: Arete (virtue), Gnosis (knowledge), and Sophrosyne (wisdom).
We invite you to take this opportunity to participate in campus life and to acquire the many benefits AGS offers to eligible students.
Prospective members may download the application form here (DUE BY OCTOBER 23).*
More general information concerning the state-wide organization of AGS can be found here, at their official site.
- Your transcripts will be stamped indicating that you were a member of Alpha Gamma Sigma, the Honor Society at Pierce College.
- Develop leadership and social skills.
- Earn scholarships:
- Book scholarships are awarded to students earning the greatest number of service hours per semester. (A minimum of 30 hours is required to receive this award.)
- Academic scholarships are awarded to chapter permanent members with the highest GPA over 60 units of community college work and outstanding service.
- Many California Universities offer special scholarships to AGS permanent members.
- Meet new people and make lasting friendships!
*Although you may submit your application for membership, transcript recognition and official membership in the club is only recognized once you complete 12 service hours, which are offered throughout the semester.
