UCAC Cotillion Application

UCAC 2025-2026 Cotillion Season Application

Please review the guidelines below. The application can be accessed by utilizing the 'NEXT' button.
- Applicants must be current sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA. An official transcript showing GPA and bearing the school seal is required. Debutantes should not be or become parents during the cotillion season. They should not have a record of disciplinary action within the last two years.
- The applicant must be in good standing with both her school and community. She must submit recommendation forms from a school official and a community member. Recommenders will complete the form which will be submitted directly to us.
- A non-refundable fee of $175 is required. Once you submit your completed application, instructions on how to pay will be provided. Please note that bank and credit card payments will incur a processing fee. Money orders and cashier's checks do not.
- The completed application, including the official transcript, recommendation forms, and $175 fee, must be submitted by Friday, August 29, 2025.
- Debutantes must attend at least 85% of scheduled activities scheduled. A calendar of events will be provided for your convenience. The cotillion season runs fall to spring. Most activities are scheduled on Sundays.
- Debutantes will engage in group community service projects and complete additional hours independently.
- The debutante, her Jr. Marshal, and her parent/guardian must arrange their own transportation to all activities.
- Debutante and Jr. Marshal parents/guardians must complete all required paperwork for event permissions.
- Union County Alumnae will adhere to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. COVID safety protocols.
Important Dates to Remember

08/29/2025: Completed application with all supporting documents due by 11:59pm

09/07/2025: Orientation Session for Debutantes, Matrons, and Marshals from 3:00–5:30PM location TBD (Jr. Marshals are required to attend this orientation if they are 18 years old or older). There is a separate training/orientation for Jr. Marshals and their parents that will be scheduled at a later date.

09/19/2025: Jr. Marshal forms due by 11:59pm

All application materials are to be submitted by the August 29, 2025 due date. Late submissions will not be considered.

Parent/Guardian's Information
Parent/Guardian #1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Home Phone
Mobile Phone*
Email*
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Parent/Guardian #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Home Phone
*Only if different than above.
Mobile Phone
Email
example@example.com
An active email address is required for the applicant AND the parent(s); you will be notified by email if accepted into the program no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The debutante, matron (mother/mother-figure), and marshal (father/father-figure) should make plans to attend the orientation session on September 7, 2025. If your Jr. Marshal is 18 years old or older, they will need to attend this session as well.

Risk Management and Activity Fee Payment Information
Applicants, please review and share this information with your parent/guardian.

Thank you for considering participation in one of our Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. youth programs. Our programs follow strict policies and procedures designed to ensure the safety of youth participants and minimize any risks associated with the program.

All parents and adults involved in the Cotillion must complete and pay for a background check. Additionally, any debutante or Jr. Marshal aged 18 or older must also undergo a background check.

The designated vendor for the background check will be provided at the Cotillion orientation. It is essential to use this vendor to receive clearance from our Risk Management Team. Fees range from $30 and up per person over age 18, depending on the states required.

Delta's foremost priority is the safety and well-being of all participants in our programs. Adherence to the policies outlined in the sorority's Risk Management Manual is crucial to achieving this goal. Further details will be provided during the orientation session.
Please note that your application is not complete until we receive this completed form, the $175 activity fee, your school personnel recommendation form and community recommendation form.

The $175 activity fee will be returned to ineligible applicants; however any processing fees will not. Once accepted to be a debutante, the $175 activity fee is non-refundable.

Applications must be completed by August 29, 2025 via this form. Once you hit submit, you will be redirected to a separate form to choose payment option for the $175 payment fee. Depending on your mode of payment, there may be an additional processing fee.
Agreement for Prospective Debutante and Parent/Guardian
I, Name* , certify that the information provided in this application is complete, true, and accurate. I agree to adhere to the 2025-2026 Cotillion Season Guidelines listed on page 1. By signing this application, I acknowledge that I have truthfully completed it and understand that I may be contacted if there are any questions or concerns.

I authorize the Cotillion Lead, Union County Alumnae Chapter President, Union County Alumnae Vice Presidents, or their designee to verify any information provided in this application.

I understand that falsification of any information will result in my dismissal from the Cotillion program, and any money received from me or on my behalf will not be refunded. I also understand that if I voluntarily withdraw from the Cotillion program, any money received from me or on my behalf will not be refunded.

I understand that it is my responsibility to find a junior marshal who will escort me during the cotillion season by September 19, 2025. The link for his application can be found at www.unioncountydst.org/cotillion beginning June 13, 2025. He will be required to attend designated activities, all designated dance rehearsals and participate in the culminating ball. If he is 18 years old or older, he MUST attend risk management training on September 7, 2025 during orientation.
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I, Name* , legal parent or guardian of First Name* Last Name*, certify that the information provided in this application is complete, true, and accurate. I authorize the Cotillion Lead, Union County Alumnae Chapter President, Union County Alumnae Vice Presidents, or their designee to verify any information provided in this application.

I understand that falsification of any information will result in the applicant's dismissal from the Cotillion program, and any money received from her or on her behalf will not be refunded. I also understand that if she voluntarily withdraws from the Cotillion program, any money received from her or on her behalf will not be refunded.

I understand that my daughter will need to have a marshal (father or father figure) and a junior marshal (responsible young male) participate during the cotillion season. I agree that I, and any other adults aged 18 and older who participate in the Cotillion program on behalf of my daughter, will need to pay for and complete a background check as required. There will also be a risk management training and agreement that we must complete. I recognize that this is necessary to ensure the safety of my child and the other participants.
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You may print a copy of this application for your records using the button below. Once you hit submit, you cannot make any changes to your application. Thank you again for your interest in the UCAC 2025-2026 Cotillion Season!

Please email cotillion@unioncountydst.org with any questions.
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UCAC 2025-2026 Cotillion Season Application

Applicant's Information

Parent/Guardian's Information

Risk Management and Activity Fee Payment Information

Agreement for Prospective Debutante and Parent/Guardian