Spring 2008 Pledge Requirements

Eligibility

To be eligible to join AED, you must have:

  1. completed at least one full semester at Texas A&M
  2. earned a total of 30 semester credit hours (including Credit by Exam, CLEP, AP, etc. )
  3. a 3.4 cumulative Grade Point Ratio (3.25 Science GPA)
Requirements

To become a member of AED you must fulfill the following requirements and procedures:

  1. Turn in Completed Applications.
    • Chapter ( local ) applications are available at all meetings
  2. Provide Grade Verification. Grade verification may be provided in one of three ways:
    1. Copy of degree audit from myrecord.tamu.edu(Request degree audit) (This is the preferred–it’s free and easy)
    2. Official transcript from the campus registrar
    3. Copy of each semester’s grades from the campus registrar
  3. Pay all dues in full ($95.00). The fees must be paid by the meeting on April 5.
    1. National $50.00
    2. Chapter $32.00
    3. ECHO   $1.00
    4. T-shirt   $12.00
  4. Attend 4 of the 6 general meetings, 2 social events, and attend the Induction Banquet.
  5. Earn 20 Participation Points. The point system encourages involvement and unity. To receive credit for activities (other than the general meetings) you must complete and turn in an attendance form, which you can get from the secretary.
    1. Attendance
      1. 2 points per AED meeting
      2. 1 point per ECHO meeting or event (you must complete and turn in form for credit)
    2. Service Projects and Fund-raisers
      1. 2 points per hour of AED or ECHO events (you must complete and turn in form for credit)
      2. 1 point per hour of service outside of AED (you must complete and turn in form for credit)
    3. Submission
      1. 2 points for submitting application and fees by deadline of April 5

Local Application
National Application


Spring 2008 Exemplary Member Requirements

Requirements

To be recognized as an Exemplary Member, you must meet the following:

  1. Be an inducted member of AED
  2. Attend 3 of 6 member meetings of the semester
  3. Participate in a minimum of 2 AED outside events

Benefits

As an Exemplary Member, you will be able to:

  1. Contend for an officer position at the conclusion of the academic year
  2. Be invited to attend our semiannual induction banquet
  3. Be eligible to wear AED honors cords at your graduation
  4. Be registered for possible discounts
  5. Claim an honorary status in AED