Honor Societies

Honor societies are open to all Strayer University students who meet the eligibility criteria. Membership in honor societies is by invitation only.

Alpha Chi National Honor Society, D.C. Gamma Chapter 283: Alpha Chi recognizes the high academic achievements of adult learners. It promotes and recognizes scholarship and good character among undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines. Membership is by invitation only. Invitations are sent quarterly, via email. The faculty advisor can be contacted at AlphaChi@strayer.edu.

• honor medallions are available via the web site listed in the acceptance letter
• honor medallions may be worn at commencement to distinguish academic excellence

Undergraduate students must meet the following requirements, at least one quarter prior to commencement:

• minimum of 121.5 credit hours
• at least 67.5 credit hours at Strayer University
• an overall 3.8 GPA
• all requirements completed at least one quarter prior to graduation

Graduate students must meet the following requirements at least one quarter prior to commencement:

• minimum of 45 graduate credit hours
• at least 22.5 graduate credit hours at Strayer University
• an overall 3.8 GPA
• all requirements completed at least one quarter prior to graduation

Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society: Alpha Sigma Lambda is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship, and recognizes the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. The Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society extends membership to eligible undergraduate students by invitation only. The faculty advisor can be contacted at AlphaSigmaLambda@strayer.edu.

• honor cord and certificate are mailed to the member upon acceptance
• honor cord may be worn at commencement to distinguish academic excellence

Eligible undergraduate degree seeking students must have:

• a minimum of 126 credit hours, including transfer credits
• at least 24 credit hours at Strayer University
• an overall 3.2 GPA

National Society of Collegiate Scholars: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) recognizes, by invitation, the academic success of high-achieving freshmen and sophomores. The Faculty Advisors can be contacted at NSCS@strayer.edu.

• honor items can be ordered directly from the Society's web site
• honor items may be worn at commencement to distinguish academic excellence

To be eligible through Strayer University, students must have:

• completed at least one course at Strayer University
• completed a minimum of 22.5 credit hours to a maximum of 90 credit hours, with transfer credit included
• an overall 3.4 GPA

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society: http://deltaalphapihonorsociety.org

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society was founded in 2004 at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and is open to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. Students initiated into Delta Alpha Pi International Honor society must meet the following criteria:

• All students must be present with a documented disability and work with one of the faculty or staff members in the Office of Disability Services and demonstrate an interest in disability issues.
• Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 24 credits and earned an overall Quality Point Average of 3.10 on a 4.00 scale
• Graduate students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and earned an overall Quality Point Average of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale.
• The honor cord and certificate are mailed to the member upon acceptance. The member may wear to cord at acceptance to distinguish academic excellence.

Golden Key International Honor Society: Golden Key International Honor Society (GKIHS) recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence among college and university students from all academic disciplines. The faculty advisor can be contacted at goldenkeyihs@strayer.edu. Additional information can be found at www.goldenkey.org.

• Membership is by invitation only and is sent quarterly, via e-mail.
• Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours, at least one class at Strayer University, and have a 3.75 GPA or better.
• Graduate students must have completed one graduate class at Strayer University and have a 3.5 GPA or better.
• Members may choose to wear the honor cord with Golden Key (GK) charm, the medallion on ribbon and/ or honor stole. Members may purchase their attire for commencement at the Golden Key online store: www.shopgoldenkey.com.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold, to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and, provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programming.

• Membership is by invitation only and is sent quarterly, via e-mail.
• Only undergraduate students enrolled in an Associates program are eligible.
• Undergraduate student must have completed a minimum of 13.5 undergraduate credit hours and have a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
• Members may wear the honor cord or honor medallion at commencement to distinguish his/her academic excellence.
• Honor items may be purchased directly from the honor society at www.ptk.org.