Delta Gamma Xi (DGX)

The mission of Delta Gamma Xi (DGX) is to promote critical thinking, rigorous scholarship and life-long learning; to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research; to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice professions and to sustain in the public mind the benefit and necessity of education and professional training.

• Honor Academic Excellence
• Promote Community Service
• Enhance Educational Leadership
• Encourage Unity

Recognition of Academic Achievement

• Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma designates you as an outstanding student of criminal justice and Criminology and provides national recognition for academic excellence. This honor can be noted on your employment applications, vitae and résumés.

Career Growth

• Alpha Phi Sigma is a springboard for professional growth. Opportunities are made available for you to promote your research, receive national recognition, meet and interact with leaders in the criminal justice and security field, as well as network with other Alpha Phi Sigma members from other chapters.

Leadership Opportunities

• Chapter membership facilitates leadership development, interaction with other students who have similar interests, and service to the university. The experience gained by working with Alpha Phi Sigma is valuable while you’re in college, as well as throughout your career.

Annual Scholarships and Awards

• Alpha Phi Sigma provides opportunities for you to present research, papers and to apply for scholarships and other awards recognizing your accomplishments. Each year, the national office awards several cash scholarships to members. Annual Awards of Excellence are also given to individual members, chapters and officers.

Honor Regalia and National Newsletter

• When you become a member, you’ll receive a membership certificate and a lapel pin. A bi-annual national newsletter, The Docket, is also available to members on the Alpha Phi Sigma website and will be sent to you via email. The newsletter reports on areas of concern to the criminal justice sciences and society at large. You are encouraged to use the newsletter to publish your activities and events.

Annual Conference

• The Alpha Phi Sigma national conference is held each year during the month of March. The conference is held in conjunction with the Academy of Criminal Justice Science and presents a wide range of programs and activities. You have the opportunity to meet criminal justice professionals and students from other chapters. You are encouraged to actively participate in the Alpha Phi Sigma conference activities.

Lifetime Membership

• Alpha Phi Sigma members enjoy the privilege of pursuing networking and career opportunities with other criminal justice professionals, as well as ongoing professional development, beyond their college graduation.

Alpha Phi Sigma 2026 Annual Conference

March 4 – 6, 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1201 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Student membership applications MUST be typed. Please download the fillable Student Membership Application, complete the application, and email it to the Faculty Advisor, contact information is listed below. The faculty advisor will contact you to determine your acceptance.

Note: If you are unable to download the application, please come to our office and we can assist you with completing the Student Membership Application. Our department contact information is listed below.

Dr. Jennifer Cheek

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology

Email: [email protected]