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Beta Gamma Nu
Expansion Process
 
Beta Gamma Nu is always looking for a new Colleges and/or Universities to expand new chapters. Starting a chapter is not an easy task, but the reward of becoming a founder of a chapter in itself is a priceless experience. The process of creating a colony is the following:
 

• Gather students, local alumni and/or campus support for your interest group.
  
• Contact the National Office about your interest of creating a new chapter.
  
• Fill out and meet the requirement to become an interest group.
  
• Obtain Colony statues by following the expansion guidelines.
  
• After the Expansion guideline are followed and a process of initiation where the history,​ values, and chapter management courses are completed.
  
• Then a colony can apply for chapter statues. 
  

 
Contact the National Office:
            Contact the National Office by filling out an information form

Requirements of becoming an interest group:

• All potential interest group members must attend the same institution.
  
• That institution must be a four-year college or university.
  
• This four-year institution must be nationally accredited by the appropriate sanctioning body.
  
• The interest group must consist of at least six individuals.
  
• All interest group members must be in good academic standing.
  
• All potential interests must turn in a copy of official transcripts.
  
• All interest group members must be currently attending the school where the interest group is based.
  
• Three-fourths or more must be full-time students as considered by the school.
  
• A roster must be submitted to the National Board, which is to include; Names, phone numbers, address, major, class standing, and a brief statement of why they want to create a chapter at this University.
  

Expansion Guidelines
 

• In a bound folder turn in the following items;
  
• Fill out and meet the requirement to become an interest group.
  
• Fill out an application form from Beta Gamma Nu.
  
• Obtain all the information to become a recognized organization/ fraternity at your University. (you may turn in copies)
  
• Elect officers for your interest group (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Sergeant of Arms, Academics, Community Service)
  
• Schedule regular meetings with your interest group, keep minutes of your meetings. (Turn in these minutes into your folder)
  
• Attend an interview process with members of the National Board, Actives, and Alumni interested.
  

 
Colony Statues

• In a bound folder turn in the following
  
• Schedule meetings about the following subjects (turn in minutes in your folder)
  
• Recruitment planning
  
• Completion of School recognition documents
  
• Completion of the requirement of obtaining a BGN Charter
  
• Create two events as a Colony, a Community Service event, and a Fundraiser.
  
• Take photos and complete an assessment of each event turn in to your folder
  
• Established a financial System of collecting dues per member and initiation fee, chapter due to the National.
  
• Meet with the university’s Greek advisor (To introduce yourself as a potential new fraternity on campus)
  
• Complete the initiation process where you will learn the history and values of the Fraternity
  
• Complete the chapter management course (provided by the National)
  

After completing the entire Colony requirements turn in your completed folder to be considered for a charter to become a new chapter of

Beta Gamma Nu.