Pledging Process
Each collegiate chapter holds a variety of recruitment events for potential pledges to get to know Alpha Chi Sigma and those chapter Brothers. Once a prospective member decides to pledge Alpha Chi Sigma, there are multiple steps in the pledging process.
Steps of the Pledging Process
1. The chapter elects pledges. These pledges will go through a pinning or induction ceremony. Each chapter has different requirements for pledges - some may have a GPA requirement, credit hour requirements, etc.
2. An officer of the chapter submits the pledges' information to the National Office.
3. Pledges pay fees directly to the local chapter. The chapter submits payment of fees for the entire pledge class to the National Office. For the process and breakdown of the fees, please visit the Pledge Payment Process page.
4. Once all fees are paid, the National Office will order membership certificates and cards to be mailed to the chapter, and the pledge will be initiated.
NOTE: In the event a pledge does not complete the initiation process, the chapter submits a report to the National Office and, if requested, a refund of the Lifetime Membership fee will be issued.