Alpha Epsilon Delta

AED is the international premedical honor society with more than 120 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. To qualify for membership a student must be a biology, chemistry, or psychology premed major with a grade point average of at least 3.2 at the end of three semesters or a 3.0 at the end of 5 semesters of college.

Alpha Kappa Delta

Founded in 1920, Alpha Kappa Delta is the international honor society for Sociology. The letters, AKD, represent the first letters of the three classical Greek words that embody the function of the society, anthropos, meaning mankind; katamanthano, meaning to examine closely or acquire knowledge; and diakoneo, meaning to engage in service. Minimum requirements for undergraduate admission to AKD include:

• declaration of Sociology as a major or demonstration of serious interest in Sociology within an academic program;
• academic status of junior; must have completed four courses in Sociology; and
• the equivalent of an overall grade point average of three on a four point scale, and rank in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship.

Alpha Kappa Mu

This national society is a multi-discipline honor society that was established at Xavier in 1941 to:

• promote scholarship;
• encourage sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge and service;
• to cultivate string values in personal living; and,
• to develop an appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavors in others.

Election to membership in Alpha Kappa Mu is limited to students of junior or senior status who have earned a minimum of thirty hours at Xavier with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher.

Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

This national honor society is designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences. Eligibility for membership is restricted to undergraduate majors in biological science who are in good academic standing with the University and have:

• completed at least one semester of the sophomore year;
• maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 with no grade of “C” or lower in ANY biology course;
• achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average in three biological science courses, at least one of which is not an introductory course; and
• obtained the recommendation of their department chair.

Chi Sigma Iota . Chi Sigma Iota was established in 1985 as the international honor society for counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and professional counselors. Its mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the field of counseling.

Students are eligible for membership in the Society if they are enrolled in the graduate counseling program and have completed the equivalent of at least one full academic term of courses. They must have maintained an overall a scholastic grade point average of at least 3.5.

Kappa Gamma Pi. Kappa Gamma Pi is a Catholic College Graduate Honor Society

Xavier first became affiliated with the Society in 1941. Prospective members may be nominated upon receipt of either a baccalaureate or an advanced degree. To be eligible, a student must be of Roman Catholic faith with an excellent academic record accompanied by demonstration of outstanding service and leadership.

Kappa Phi Kappa Honor Fraternity

Kappa Phi Kappa is a national professional fraternity in education devoted to the professional development of its members. The Gamma Eta Chapter was reactivated at Xavier in 1994. Kappa Phi Kappa’s intent is to recognize and bring together those individuals who are making significant contributions to the field of education, or who show promise of providing outstanding leadership in education. The purpose of the fraternity is to develop and foster in interested persons a systematic study of educational issues. To qualify for membership a student in the initial program must have a 3.5 GPA; and a student in the advanced program must have a GPA of 4.0. Students fulfilling the requirements receive a written invitation for membership.

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International

Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is an international association organized to promote competency and achievement within the legal profession through developing and upholding the highest standards of professional ethics. Xavier's chapter is part of a 114,000 member worldwide network of attorneys, judges, educators, and students. Membership in PAD qualifies students for: participation in a wide array of professional programs; reception of quality reading materials; LSAT study guides and law school information; valuable contacts; and, career planning assistance. Locally, the Xavier PAD chapter is active in promoting community service, law-related speakers and forums, law school application seminars, and networking with local legal professionals. Membership is open to students of any major who are considering law as their career choice.

Phi Lambda Upsilon National Chemistry Honor Society

The Beta Xi chapter at Xavier is the only chapter at a historically Black university. To be eligible for membership a student must:

• Be majoring in a curriculum leading to a career in chemistry, chemical engineering, the health professions, or other field of applied chemistry;
• Have a 3.0 overall grade point average and be at least a junior or first year student in the College of Pharmacy; and,
• Have completed 20 semester hours of chemistry with a grade point average of 3.0 in these courses. (Summer research programs or other programs involving chemistry may be used to fulfill this last requirement.)

Psi Chi

Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, was founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Application for membership is open to Psychology majors who have: completed 42 degree credit hours; achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.4 GPA in Psychology; and, actively participated in the Psychology Club for a minimum of one semester. Students who meet these criteria and are interested in membership must submit a letter of intent and participate in an interview.

Rho Chi

The object of the Rho Chi Society is the promotion of scholarship, friendship, and the recognition of high attainments in the pharmaceutical sciences. Pharmacy majors with at least a 3.0 average who rank in the upper 20% of their pharmacy classes are eligible for membership. Students must also have completed at least seven semesters of work toward their degree in pharmacy.

Sigma Beta Delta

Sigma Beta Delta is a national honor society for students of business, management, or administration who are pursuing baccalaureate or master’s degrees. The Society encourages and promotes aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. To qualify for membership a student must be a senior with a 3.5 average.

Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society . The purposes of Sigma Tau Delta national honor society are to:

• Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies;
• Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and to promote interest in literature and the English language in the surrounding communities;
• Foster the discipline of English in all its aspects, including creative and critical writing;
• Promote good citizenship among its members; and,
• Exhibit high standards of academic excellence.

To be eligible for membership, a student must

• Have completed at least two college courses in English language or literature beyond ENGL 1020;
• Have at least a B average in English courses;
• Rank at least in the highest 35% of his or her class in general scholarship; and
• Have completed at least three semesters of college course work.