College of the Sequoias Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society Xi Chapter

 
 
 
When and where are the meetings held?
  • We meet every Thursday
  • From 12:00 - 12:30
  •  In Room IM 201
 

What is Alpha Gamma Sigma?

  Alpha Gamma Sigma, or AGS as it is often called, is the California Community College Scholastic Honor Society.

The Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society is a club for all students who excel academically.  AGS membership will appear on your official transcript which makes you competitive when transferring to other institutions.

So join us today, you'll have loads of fun while helping your community, you might even get a scholarship if your active.

 

What are the requirements?

  To apply for membership you must maintain, during each active semester, a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. 
   
What are the benefits of AGS
  • Membership Notation on transcript makes you more competitive when applying for transfer or other honors
  • AGS gold seal on diploma for permanent members
  • Statewide and local scholarshis and awards
  • A variety of social, fundraising, and service activities
  • AGS Sweatshirts, pins, etc.
 

What do the letters stand for?

 

The Greek Letters in our name were selected because they are the initials from Greek words whose meanings represent the motto of AGS:

"Add to good character, knowledge, and judgment."

ALPHA stands for "Arete" meaning "Excellence"
GAMMA stands for "Gnosis" meaning "Knowledge"
SIGMA stands for "Sophrosyne" meaning "Wisdom"