- Can I apply to join?
- What are the membership eligibility requirements?
- Can you tell me if I am eligible for membership?
- When are elections held?
- How am I notified that I have been elected?
- What is the difference between the two organizations? Do I have to join both? Which one should I join?
- How do I join?
- I am a transfer student and joined at my previous school. How to I affiliate myself with the UT chapter?
- I am currently studying abroad. Can I still join?
- How much does it cost to join?
- How do I pay?
- What level of participation is required to join? How much time will I need to devote to this organization?
- Do I have to attend the induction ceremony to join?
- Does the chapter provide honors cords or other graduation materials?
- How do I apply for scholarships?
Can I apply to join?
No. Membership to Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma is by invitation only.
What are the membership eligibility requirements?
Membership is offered to students who earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 during the first semester or year at UT. Students must have at least twelve semester hours of coursework.
Can you tell me if I am eligible for membership?
Students can only be notified of eligibility by receiving an invitation. If invitations have been distributed and you believe you should have been notified, please contact the chapter advisor.
When are elections held?
Elections are held after the twelfth class day in the fall and spring semesters. Please consult the Academic Calendar to see when these dates fall in a particular year. Students who have been invited to join will be notified shortly thereafter.
How am I notified that I have been elected?
Students who have been elected to join will receive an email. To ensure that you receive notification, please make sure your contact information is current on UT DIRECT.
What is the difference between the two organizations? Do I have to join both? Which one should I join?
Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma were originally brother and sister organizations. Both became co-ed in the 1970’s. Students who join either or both organizations are able to participate fully in all activities in both UT chapters. However, students are only eligible for national scholarships and other resources from the organization they join. Students are advised to visit the national websites for each society (see sidebar) to review scholarship opportunities and other member benefits before deciding to join only one organization or the other.
How do I join?
Instructions for joining are included in the invitation for membership. Students must complete online registration and payment of membership dues before being inducted into the organization.
I am a transfer student and joined at my previous school. How to I affiliate myself with the UT chapter.
Transfer students should complete the Transfer Student Form to be added to the UT chapter membership roll. The chapter is unable to provide a new membership certificate for transfer members.
I am currently studying abroad. Can I still join?
Yes. Students who are studying abroad may still join by following the instructions provided with their invitation letter. Students are not required to attend the induction ceremony. Members who are unable to attend and collect their membership certificate and materials will be notified by email about how to obtain them. Members who wish to attend a later induction ceremony due to study abroad should still join and contact the chapter when they return to make arrangements.
How much does it cost to join?
Membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is $50. This is a one-time membership fee and covers all national and local chapter dues.
Membership in Phi Eta Sigma is $45. This is a one-time membership fee and covers all national and local chapter dues.
How do I pay?
Instructions for payment are included in the invitation for membership. At this time Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta sigma only accepts credit and debit cards for online payment.
What level of participation is required or members? How much time will I need to devote to this organization?
Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma primarily engage in service activities. Members are awarded points based on their level of involvement with the organization. The level of participation affects a member’s ability to hold office in the organizations and be nominated for scholarships from the organizations.
Do I have to attend the induction ceremony to join?
No. Although new members are encouraged to attended their induction ceremony, attendance is not required for membership.
Does the chapter provide honors cords or other graduation materials?
Members are eligible to purchase graduation cords from the chapter in the weeks leading up to the graduation period. Information about pricing and location of pick-up will be sent to chapter members prior to graduation.
How do I apply for scholarships?
Members are eligible for a number of national Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma awards and scholarships, in addition to a number of local chapter scholarships.
Please contact the chapter directly for information about how to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities.