HONOR SOCIETIES

Mission:
The purpose of the Society is to encourage and recognize superior student academic achievement, character, and leadership. 

Website:
https://www.abkhs.org

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate status in any program

• Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 37 credits at PG; graduate students must have completed 26 credits at PG

• Undergraduate and graduate students must have a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average

Cost:
$52 (includes certificate, key, and honor cord)

Tentative invitation dates: March & November

Mission:
Golden Key International Honour Society strives to share our students’ vision for a life of promise—a chance to shape the world and make a commitment to excellence. The Society offers a sense of fellowship within the three pillars of society: academics, leadership, and service.

Website:
https://goldenkey.org

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate status in any program

• Student must be in the top 15% of their class

• Undergraduate students must have completed 45 credits in their program; graduate students must have completed 26 credits in their program with no transfer credits

Cost:
$95 (includes certificate)

Tentative invitation dates: February & October

Mission:
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars seeks to honor and inspire academic excellence and engaged citizenship. 

Website:
https://nscs.org

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate status in any program

• Student must have a minimum 3.4 cumulative grade point average

• Student must have completed at least 12 credit hours but no more than 72 credit hours to receive an initial invitation

Cost:
$97 (includes certificate)

Tentative invitation dates: March & November

Mission:  The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation's largest accredited Honor Society. The mission of the organization is to build leaders who make a better world. The NSLS does this through engagement, community service, and teaching leadership skills. We want all students to feel a sense of belonging and connection to campus and to their classmates. In addition to the honorable distinction, the NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at Purdue Global.

Website:
https://www.nsls.org 

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate status in any program

• Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average; graduate students must have a 3.3 cumulative grade point average

• Undergraduate students must have earned no less than 12 and no more than 150 credits to be eligible for the initial invitation; graduate students must have completed at least 26 credits

Cost:
$100  (Note: After completion of NSLS Pillars of Leadership program, which includes Orientation, Leadership Training Day, 3 speaker broadcasts, and 3 Success Networking Team meetings, student will be inducted and receive a certificate, t-shirt, pin, and vinyl cling)

Mission:
The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA) is a multi-disciplinary honor society with 24,000+ members at 220+ colleges nationwide. We aim to maximize student potential through our powerful skill development platform, a vibrant mentor and peer community, and internship and job opportunities. SCLA offers a customized experience with practical exercises, exclusive webinars and events, and mentoring to help students develop skills and apply them in real-life situations. Our members become leaders who stand out from the crowd. 

Website:
https://thescla.org

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate enrollment in any program

• Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

• Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at PG; graduate students must have completed a minimum of 26 credits at PG

Cost:
$95 (includes digital certificate)

Tentative invitation dates: April & December

Mission:
This honor society recognizes the academic achievements of first generation students at Purdue Global. 

Website:
https://1stgenhonors.org

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate status in an associates or baccalaureate program; graduate status in a masters or doctoral program

• Must have completed a minimum of 36 credits  with one completed term at Purdue Global

• Undergraduates must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average; graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average

• Students should be the first member of their family to enroll in an institution of higher education.

Cost:
$58 (includes certificate, pin, and honor cord)

Tentative invitation dates: March  & November

1. Student members shall be comprised of Purdue University Global students age 25 or above who meet the remaining criteria.

2. Undergraduate adult students at active status must have earned 24 credits or more at PG. Transfer credits do not count toward credits earned.

3. Students must have 12 or more credits in Liberal Arts/Sciences. These may include transfer credits to complete the requirement.

4. Student is in the top five percent of the student pool remaining after meeting requirements 1, 2, and 3.

5. Students who have a GPA of 3.75 or above after meeting requirements 1, 2, and 3.

Mission:
SALUTE stands for Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence. The mission of SALUTE is to recognize the academic success of student veterans. 

Website:
https://salute.colostate.edu

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate status in any program

• Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and 12 completed credits at PG

• Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and 9 completed credits at PG

• Student must have active duty or veteran status

Cost:
$45 (includes certificate, coin, and letter)

Tentative invitation dates: February & October

Mission:
Alpha Phi Sigma strives to promote analytical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and lifelong learning; to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research; to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice professions; and to sustain the benefit and necessity of education and professional training in the public mind.  

Website:
https://www.alphaphisigma.org/

Eligibility:

• Active enrollment in a criminal justice program at the bachelors or masters level

• Completed a minimum of four criminal justice courses

• Undergraduate students must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average; graduate students must have a minimum 3.4 cumulative grade point average

Cost:
$99 (includes certificate)

Tentative invitation dates: January & September

Mission:
Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through lifetime membership.

Website:
https://deltamudelta.org

Eligibility:

• Active bachelors or masters student in a business program

• Bachelors students must have completed 75% of their program; masters students must have completed 50% of their program

• Students with transfer credit must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at PG

• Bachelors students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; masters students must have a 3.6 cumulative GPA

Cost:
$65 (includes certificate)

Tentative invitation dates: February & October

Mission:
The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society is the largest and most respected organization representing the Homeland Security, Intelligence, Emergency Management, Cyber and Information Security, and all Protective Security disciplines.  We are the only honor society to represent the complete homeland security mission, and have been universally recognized as the leading voice in academic and professional recognition in our emerging sectors. 

Website:
https://www.securityhonorsociety.org

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate, graduate or certificate student enrolled in one of the following programs:

  • AAS Criminal Justice

  • AAS Criminal Justice & Criminology

  • AAS Fire Science

  • AAS Public Safety & Security

  • BS Corrections

  • BS Criminal Justice

  • BS Cybersecurity

  • BS Fire and Emergency Management

  • BS Fire Science

  • MS Public Administration & Criminal Justice

  • MS Cybersecurity Management

  • MS Homeland Security & Emergency Management

  • Computer Forensics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

  • Corrections Certificate

  • Crime Scene Technician Certificate

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Google IT Support Certificate

  • Data Intelligence and Google IT Support Certificate

  • Information Security Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

  • Management and Supervision in Criminal Justice Certificate

  • Private Security Certificate

• Student must have completed 50% of total degree credits, including 50% of program credits

• Undergraduate students must have minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2; graduate students must have cumulative grade point average of 3.5 OR undergraduate or graduate student must be in the top 20% of class

Cost:
$80 (includes certificate and membership card)

Mission:
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology strives to produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.  

Website:
https://www.psichi.org

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate status enrolled in any psychology program

• Student must have completed a minimum of 14 credits

• Student must be in top 35% of class

• Undergraduates and graduates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

Cost:
$60 (certificate, cord and other memorabilia available for purchase on Psi Chi website)

Tentative invitation dates: March & November

Mission:
Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research. 

Website:
https://sigmanursing.org

Eligibility:
Sigma Theta Tau is administered through the School of Nursing. Please contact the School of Nursing for more information.

Mission:
Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society recognizes academic excellence; fosters lifelong learning, leadership and development; and promotes excellence in service to humanity. 

Website:
https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/tua-home

Eligibility:

• Active undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in one of the following programs:

  • AAS Human Services

  • BS Human Services - Child & Family Welfare

  • BS Human Services - Gerontology

  • BS Human Services - Human Service Administration

  • BS Human Services - Youth/Family Services & Administration

  • MS Human Services - Family & Community Services

  • MS Human Services - Organizational & Social Services

• Students in associates program must have completed a minimum of 12 credits; students in bachelors or masters programs must have completed a minimum of 3 terms

• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 grade point average

• Students must be in the top 35% of their class

Cost:
$50 (includes certificate, pin, and honor cord)

Tentative invitation dates: February & October

Student Life partners only with legitimate honor societies that provide positive opportunities for our students at a reasonable cost. It is entirely up to you whether you choose to accept any invitation to an honor society, after you have done your due diligence in researching its mission and what it can offer you.

Student Life develops partnerships with honor societies based on the benefits that the organization can offer our students. We are committed to providing the best opportunities at a reasonable cost. We have chosen to partner only with those organizations that charge $100 or less for a lifetime membership. It is up to you to determine whether the benefits of membership match the cost of membership, by reviewing the society's website and other research.

Different honor societies provide different benefits. Most offer networking opportunities amongst members. Others may offer leadership training, career mentoring, or other resources that can help you in your chosen field. Being a member of an honor society can also provide evidence of your academic achievement and leadership skills for your resume.

One of the most important benefits of joining an honor society is the relationships that you will build with your fellow PG students. Most honor societies have Brightspace courserooms, just like all student organizations, where you can interact with your peers. Leadership opportunities, such as elected officer positions, are also available.

There are multiple reasons why you might be eligible for an honor society but did not receive an invitation. First, each honor society has only two invitation cycles per year. Your eligibility may not have lined up with the invitation cycle. Second, you must be an active student at the time invitations are issued. If you are on LOA or inactive for any other reason, you will not be eligible until you return to active status.

You will need to sign into your PG account in order to access membership applications. Sometimes, opening the form in an incognito window may also help you access the form.