2. Apply for Membership
STEP 2: APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc. offers two membership levels - Collegiate and Alumni. Becoming a member and brother of this prestigious organization requires sacrifice, commitment, and consistency. You must be invested in learning and growing (personally and spiritually). Applying for membership begins with 1) expressing interest, 2) submitting a membership request application, 3) successfully completing our Orientation Process.
Submission of an application and payment of the Orientation Process fee does not guarantee membership. You must successfully complete the orientation process by satisfactorily meeting the objectives of the program. The orientation process is not based on the success of an individual, but the collaborative success of the whole.
Before completing this application, please be sure you are willing, able, and prepared to help us achieve our vision and mission.
Collegiate Requirements - Undergraduate AND Graduate Students
1. All candidates must be male (in accordance with title IX U.S. Education Act Amendment of 1972) and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (undergraduate candidates).
2. Candidates are required to fulfill a Membership Intake Process, which shall be for the purpose of establishing unity among the candidates and members, building and strengthening Christian characteristics, and developing a proper respect for Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated and the principles for which it stands.
3. A person seeking membership into any chapter of this Fraternity must comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the campus student activities board of the college or university in which the person is aspiring to gain membership into Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc.
4. All persons seeking membership as a graduate student must have graduated from an accredited 4-year college or university.
5. No member of any other college or intercollegiate fraternity may obtain membership from Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated at the undergraduate level. Membership shall only be granted to students who have previously joined another single sex organization provided they relinquish all rights to membership in their former organization(s). This does not include organizations that are honorary societies and/or career professional (i.e. National Association of Black Journalist, Beta Beta Beta, etc.). This section applies to all members who obtained membership into Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated after April 7, 2001.
6. No member of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated shall obtain membership from any other college or intercollegiate social fraternity. This does not include organizations that are honorary and/or professional societies. This section applies to all members who gain membership into Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated after April 7, 2001. To do so is to relinquish all rights as a member of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc.
7. With any of the exceptions mentioned above, membership shall be open to any male working toward or having completed a bachelor degree from an accredited college/university regardless of race, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status.
Member Intake Fees - Collegiate
Active Chapter - $650.00, includes a $150 non-refundable process fee
Colony/Charter or Revitalizing Chapter - $710.00, includes a $150 non-refundable process fee and $75 non-refundable travel fee.
Alumni Requirements
1. All candidates must be male (in accordance with title IX U.S. Education Act Amendment of 1972).
2. Candidates shall be required to fulfill a Membership Intake Process, which shall be for the purpose of establishing unity among the candidates and members, building and strengthening Christian characteristics, and developing a proper respect for Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated and the principles for which it stands.
3. No member of any other college or intercollegiate fraternity may obtain membership from Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated. Membership shall only be granted to students who have previously joined another single sex organization provided they relinquish all rights to membership in their former organization(s). This does not include organizations that are honorary societies and/or career professional (i.e. National Association of Black Journalist, Beta Beta Beta, etc.). This section applies to all members who obtained membership into Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated after April 7, 2001.
4. No member of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated shall obtain membership from any other college or intercollegiate social fraternity. This does not include organizations that are honorary and/or professional societies. This section applies to all members who gain membership into Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Incorporated after April 7, 2001. To do so is to relinquish all rights as a member of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc.
5. With any of the exceptions mentioned above, membership shall be open to any male working toward or having completed a bachelor degree from an accredited college/university regardless of race, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status.
Member Intake Fees - Alumni
Active Chapter - $650.00, includes a $150 non-refundable process fee
Colony/Charter or Revitalizing Chapter - $710.00, includes a $150 non-refundable process fee and $75 non-refundable travel fee.
To learn more about growing a colony or revitalizing a chapter in your area, please visit the "Start a Chapter" section.
Things you will need to complete the application
(If applicable) A copy of your transcript (for those who have completed college, currently in school, stopped out of school). If using a screenshot, it must be a full screenshot with your schools info/website, your name, gpa, etc.
An Essay. You will need to upload a 750 - 1000 word essay, double spaced, 12-point font explaining why you wish to become a brother of G Phi D and outline how you intend to help us accomplish our vision and mission.
Provide a statement on your Christian Faith Journey. If you are not a Christian, please share where you’re at in your faith journey.
Provide a statement including examples of your leadership experience.
Three Letters of Support
You will need at least one (1), but up three, Gamma Men to provide a letter of support. The remaining supporters can come from community members. Letters of support should speak to your character, leadership abilities, community service, church service, or any other related experience that you want us to know about.
You will need each supporters Name, Email and Phone Number, in addition to a Letter of Support (Word or PDF)
If you currently or previously hold membership with another social fraternity, including Freemasons, and you have revoked/cancelled/denounced membership, you will need to upload a document showing receipt of your notice and release of membership in good standing.