Eligibility based on national requirements: - Minimum of 3.5 or higher during the first term at Salem State University - Placed in the top 20% of the class (this sometimes alters the GPA - for example: if the top 20% of the class cuts off at a 3.6 GPA or higher, then a student with a 3.55 GPA is not eligible) - Received a letter from the Office of Student Success and the First Year Experience indicating you are eligible for membership - Submitted the lifetime membership dues and acceptance form by the established deadline
Lifetime membership dues are one-time fee of $60 (which includes national dues of $30 and local dues of $30). Students will receive a special link to "University Tickets" to pay be credit card. Checks or money orders can be made payable to "Alpha Lambda Delta at Salem State University." (Money orders can be purchased at any Post Office™ location, some banks, and stores such as CVS .)
If you have concerns about the cost, please read more about the limited number of membership scholarships and payment plan options here:
Please return the completed acceptance form along with your membership dues to: Office of Student Success and the First Year Experience, 101A Dining Commons, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 by Friday, February 9, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: Late applications cannot be accepted - students who do not accept the initial invitation are NOT able to join later in the spring or in subsequent years. The invitation to join is a one-time only invitation. We often have seniors who decide they want the honor cords for ALD but never accepted their invitation - that is not an option if a student does not accept the invitation now.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the First Year Experience Office via email at f[email protected] or phone at (978) 542-2618.