List of scholastic examples

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Notable national and international honor societies based in or at schools include the following:

Colleges and universities

General scholastic honor societies

• Alpha Chi, ΑΧ (all academic fields), colors: Emerald Green and Sapphire blue
• Alpha Epsilon Lambda, AEΛ (graduate students)
• Alpha Kappa Mu, ΑΚΜ (all academic fields)
• Alpha Lambda Delta, ΑΛΔ (freshman scholarship)
• Alpha Sigma Lambda, ΑΣΛ (Non-traditional students)
• Alpha Sigma Nu, ΑΣΝ (Scholarship, Loyalty and Service at Jesuit institutions of higher education), colors: Maroon and Gold
• Gamma Beta Phi, ΓΒΦ (community service and academics)
• Gamma Sigma Alpha, ΓΣΑ (academic achievement in fraternities and sororities)
• Delta Alpha Pi, ΔΑΠ (students with disabilities)
• Delta Epsilon Tau, ΔΕΤ - Distance Education and Training Council
• Delta Epsilon Sigma, ΔΕΣ (all academic fields at traditionally Catholic colleges and universities)
• Delta Epsilon Iota, ΔΕΙ - (academics)
• Golden Key International Honour Society (academics)
• Kappa Theta Epsilon, ΚΘΕ (co-operative education)
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, NSCS (scholarship/leadership/service), colors: Burgundy and Gold
• Phi Eta Sigma, ΦΗΣ (freshman scholarship)
• Phi Kappa Phi, ΦΚΦ (all academic fields)
• Phi Tau Phi, ΦΤΦ (all academic fields)
• Tau Sigma, ΤΣ (transfer students)
• Lambda Sigma, ΛΣ (student leadership, scholarship, and service)
• Order of Omega (fraternities and sororities)

Discipline-specific scholastic honor societies

Liberal arts and sciences

• Alpha Kappa Delta, ΑΚΔ (sociology), color: Teal
• Alpha Upsilon Alpha, ΑΥΑ (reading and language arts)
• Beta Beta Beta, ΒΒΒ (biology)
• Beta Kappa Chi, ΒΚΧ (natural sciences/mathematics)
• Delta Eta Pi, ΔΗΠ (dance)
• Gamma Theta Upsilon, ΓΘΥ (geography)
• Gamma Sigma Epsilon, ΓΣE (chemistry)
• Epsilon Delta Pi, ΕΔΠ (computer information systems, computer science)
• Eta Sigma Phi, ΗΣΦ (classics)
• Theta Alpha Kappa, ΘΑΚ (religious studies/philosophy)
• Theta Chi Beta, ΘΧΒ (religious studies)
• Iota Sigma Pi, ΙΣΠ (chemistry and related fields, women's)
• Kappa Mu Epsilon, ΚΜΕ (mathematics)
• Kappa Omicron Nu, KON (human sciences), colors: Burgundy and Cream
• Lambda Alpha, ΛΑ (anthropology)
• Lambda Iota Tau, ΛΙΤ (literature)
• Mu Alpha Theta, ΜΑΘ (mathematics)
• Mu Sigma Rho, ΜΣΡ (statistics)
• Pi Gamma Mu, ΠΓΜ (social sciences)
• Pi Mu Epsilon, ΠΜΕ (mathematics)
• Pi Sigma Alpha, ΠΣΑ (political science)
• Sigma Zeta, ΣΖ (natural sciences/mathematics/computer science)
• Sigma Pi Sigma, ΣΠΣ (physics), colors: Forest Green and Ivory
• Sigma Tau Delta, ΣΤΔ (English)
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon, ΥΠΕ (computer information systems, computer science)
• Phi Alpha Theta, ΦΑΘ (history)
• Phi Beta Kappa, ΦΒΚ (undergraduate arts and sciences), Colors: Pink and Sky blue
• Phi Lambda Upsilon, ΦΛΥ (chemistry)
• Phi Sigma, ΦΣ (Biological sciences)
• Phi Sigma Tau, ΦΣΤ (philosophy)
• Chi Beta Phi, XBΦ (science and mathematics)
• Psi Chi, ΨΧ (psychology), colors: Navy blue and Platinum

Engineering

• Alpha Epsilon, ΑΕ (agricultural/food/biological engineering)
• Alpha Eta Mu Beta, ΑEΜΒ (biomedical engineering)
• Alpha Nu Sigma, ΑΝΣ (nuclear engineering)
• Alpha Pi Mu, ΑΠΜ (industrial engineering)
• Alpha Sigma Mu, ΑΣΜ (metallurgy/materials engineering)
• Chi Epsilon, ΧΕ (civil engineering), colors: Purple and White
• Eta Kappa Nu, ΗΚΝ (electrical engineering, computer engineering), colors: Navy blue and Scarlet
• Pi Epsilon Tau, ΠΕΤ (petroleum engineering)
• Pi Tau Sigma, ΠΤΣ (mechanical engineering), colors: Teal and Maroon
• Sigma Gamma Tau, ΣΓΤ (aerospace engineering)
• Sigma Sigma Pi, ΣΣΠ (energy engineering)
• Tau Alpha Pi, ΤΑΠ (engineering technology)
• Tau Beta Pi, ΤΒΠ (engineering), colors: Brown and White
• Tau Sigma Delta, ΤΣΔ (architecture), colors: White and Gold
• Phi Alpha Epsilon, ΦΑΕ (architectural engineering)
• Omega Chi Epsilon, ΩΧΕ (chemical engineering), colors: Maroon and White
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon, ΥΠΕ (computer science/computer engineering)

Health sciences

• Alpha Epsilon Delta, ΑΕΔ (pre-medical), colors: Red and Violet
• Nu Rho Psi, ΝΡΨ (Neuroscience)
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon, ΟΚU (dentistry)
• Rho Chi, ΡΧ (pharmacy), colors: Purple and White
• Sigma Theta Tau, ΣΘΤ (nursing), colors: Orchid and White
• Sigma Phi Alpha, ΣΦΑ (dental hygiene)
• Upsilon Phi Delta, YΦΔ (health administration)

Agriculture

• Gamma Sigma Delta, ΓΣΔ, (Honor Society of Agriculture), colors: Sand and Forest Green
• Delta Tau Alpha, ΔΤΑ, (Honor Society of Agriculture)

Law

• The Order of Barristers (law)
• Order of the Coif (law)
• Phi Delta Phi, ΦΔΦ (law), colors: Garnet and Pearl Blue
• Alpha Phi Sigma, (Criminal Justice, law)

Journalism and communications

• Alpha Delta Sigma, ADS (American Advertising Federation)
• Kappa Tau Alpha, ΚΤΑ (journalism/mass communication), colors: Light blue and Gold
• Lambda Pi Eta, ΛΠΗ (communication)
• Society for Collegiate Journalists, (SCJ) (journalism)

Languages

• Alpha Mu Gamma, AMΓ (foreign language), color: Gold
• Gamma Kappa Alpha, ΓΚΑ (Italian), colors: Fern Green, Bright White and Flame Scarlet
• Delta Phi Alpha, ΔΦΑ - (German), colors: Black, Red and Gold
• Pi Delta Phi, ΠΔΦ (French), colors: Blue, White and Red
• Sigma Delta Pi, ΣΔΠ (Spanish and Portuguese), colors: Red and Gold
• Phi Sigma Iota, ΦΣΙ (foreign language, linguistics, literature), colors: Purple and White

Fine arts

• Alpha Psi Omega, ΑΨΩ (theatre)
• Delta Alpha Nu, ΔΑΝ (Dance)
• Kappa Pi, ΚΠ (art)
• Kappa Kappa Psi, ΚΚΨ (music - band)
• Mu Beta Psi, ΜΒΨ (music)
• Pi Kappa Lambda, ΠΚΛ (Music)
• Pi Nu Epsilon, ΠΝΕ (music)
• Tau Beta Sigma, ΤΒΣ (music - band)
• Theta Alpha Phi, ΘΑΦ (Theatre)

Business

• Alpha Iota Delta, ΑΙΔ (decision sciences)
• Alpha Mu Alpha, AMA (marketing), color: Red
• Beta Gamma Sigma, ΒΓΣ (AACSB accredited business programs), colors: Gold and Yale Blue
• Delta Mu Delta, ΔΜΔ (ACBSP accredited business programs)
• Kappa Beta Delta (ACBSP accredited business Programs)
• Mu Kappa Tau, ΜΚΤ (marketing)
• Omega Rho, ΩΡ (operations research, management science)
• Omicron Delta Epsilon, ΟΔΕ (economics), colors: Blue and Gold
• Sigma Beta Delta, ΣΒΔ (business, management and administration)
• Epsilon Chi Omicron, EXO (international business)

Education

• Kappa Delta Pi ΚΔΠ (education), colors: Jade Green and Violet
• Kappa Delta Epsilon Society ΚΔΕ (education)
• Pi Lambda Theta ΠΛΘ (education)
• Pi Omega Pi, ΠΩΠ (business education)
• Phi Beta Delta ΦΒΔ (international education)
• Eta Sigma Gamma ΗΣΓ (health education)

Leadership

• Order of The Key Honor Society (leadership)
• Blue Key Honor Society (leadership)
• Mortar Board (leadership), colors: Gold and Silver
• National Residence Hall Honorary, NRHH (Residence hall leadership/service)
• Omicron Delta Kappa, ΟΔΚ (leadership and academic; juniors, seniors, graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff, honorary)
• Kappa Gamma Pi ΚΓΠ (Leadership at Catholic colleges and universities)
• Sigma Alpha Lambda, ΣΑΛ (leadership)
• Phi Kappa Alpha, ΦΚΑ (leadership)
• Sigma Alpha Pi, ΣΑΠ (leadership)

The National Women's Honors Society

Military

• Arnold Air Society, (United States Air Force cadets)
• Pershing Rifles (United States armed forces)
• Scabbard and Blade (ROTC cadets and midshipmen)
• Semper Fi Society (United States Marine Corps cadets)

Other

• Alpha Delta Mu, ΑΔΜ (social work)
• Beta Phi Mu, ΒΦΜ (library science/information science/information technology)
• Chi Epsilon Pi, ΧΕΠ (meteorology)
• Chi Sigma Iota, XΣΙ (counseling)
• Epsilon Pi Phi, ΕΠΦ (emergency management, disaster research, business continuity)
• Epsilon Pi Tau, ΕΠΤ (technology)
• Epsilon Tau Pi, ΕΤΠ (Eagle Scouts)
• Gamma Nu Eta, ΓΝΗ (information technology)
• Iota Iota Iota, ΙΙΙ (Women & Gender Studies)
• Nu Rho Psi, NΡΨ (neuroscience)
• Order of the Sword & Shield, ΩΣΣ (homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective studies)
• Phi Tau Sigma, ΦTΣ (Food Science and Technology)
• Phi Upsilon Omicron, ΦΥΟ (Family and consumer science), colors: Violet, Gold and Cream
• Pi Alpha Alpha, ΠΑΑ (public administration)
• Pi Alpha Xi, ΠΑΞ (horticulture)
• Pi Epsilon, ΠΕ (environmental sciences)
• Pi Theta Epsilon, ΠΘΕ (occupational therapy)
• Sigma Gamma Epsilon, ΣΓΕ (geology/Earth sciences)
• Sigma Iota Rho, ΣΙΡ (international relations)
• Sigma Lambda Alpha, ΣΛΑ (landscape architecture), colors: Gold and Green
• Sigma Lambda Chi, ΣΛΧ (construction management technology)
• Sigma Pi Kappa, ΣΠΚ (historic preservation)
• Sigma Tau Chi, ΣΤΧ (technical communication)
• Theta Alpha Kappa, ΘAK, (Religious Studies/theology)
• Xi Sigma Pi, ΞΣΠ (forestry), colors: Green and Gray

Independent societies

Some universities have their own independent, open honor societies, which are not affiliated with any national or international organization. Such organizations typically recognize students who have succeeded academically irrespective of their field of study. These include:

• Aquinas Honor Society at University of St. Thomas
• Bisonhead at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
• Boulder Society at the University of Vermont
• Burning Spear Society at Florida State University
• Caledonian Society of John Muir College at the University of California, San Diego
• Cap and Skull at Rutgers University
• Chimes Junior Honorary at Washington University in St. Louis
• Florida Blue Key at University of Florida
• Friar Society at the University of Texas at Austin
• Garnet Key Society, at Concordia University, Montreal
• HGH Senior Honor Society at Brenau University
• Iron Arrow Honor Society at the University of Miami
• Iron Wedge Society at the University of Minnesota
• Konosioni at Colgate University
• Kosove Society at University of South Florida
• Lion's Paw at the Pennsylvania State University
• Lock & Chain Sophomore Honorary at Washington University in St. Louis
• Matteo Ricci Society at Fordham University
• Order of the Crown at Charlotte School of Law
• Order of the Sword and Shield at St. John's University
• Order of the Torch at Florida International University
• Owl and Key at the University of Utah
• Parmi Nous at the Pennsylvania State University
• Phalanx Honor Society and White Key Society at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Phi Alpha Epsilon Freshman Honor Society at the University of Indianapolis
• Quill and Dagger at Cornell University
• Raven Society at the University of Virginia
• Society of Innocents at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Skull and Bones (Penn State) at the Pennsylvania State University
• Skull and Circle at St. John's University (New York)
• Skull and Dagger at University of Southern California
• Sphinx Head Society at Cornell University
• Tiger Brotherhood (Clemson University) at the Clemson University
• Scarlet Key Honor Society, at McGill University

Post-graduate

• The Order of Barristers (law)
• Order of the Coif (law)
• Phi Delta Phi, ΦΔΦ (law)
• Alpha Omega Alpha ΑΩΑ (medicine)
• Phi Zeta ΦZ (veterinary medicine)
• Delta Omega ΔΩ (public health)
• Chi Sigma Iota, ΧΣΙ (counseling)
• Kappa Psi ΚΨ (pharmacy)
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon (dentistry)
• Phi Kappa Phi ΦΚΦ (all academic fields)
• Pi Epsilon ΠΕ (environmental science)
• Sigma Sigma Phi ΣΣΦ (osteopathic medicine) or (medicine)
• Sigma Xi, ΣΞ (Research in Science and Engineering), colors: Blue and Gold
• Upsilon Phi Delta, YΦΔ (health administration)

Secondary school societies

• American Sign Language Honor Society, ASLHS (American Sign Language)
• Business Honor Society http://www.businesshs.org (business)
• California Scholarship Federation
• Cum Laude Society (general)
• German National Honor Society-Delta Epsilon Phi (Deutsche Ehrenverbindung) (German)
• International Thespian Society (theatre), colors: Blue and Gold
• Japanese National Honor Society (Japanese language) www.ncjlt.net
• Key Club
• National Italian Honor Society (La Società Onoraria Italica) (Italian)
• Mu Alpha Theta, ΜΑΘ (mathematics)
• National Art Honor Society (visual arts)
• National Beta Club
• National Chinese Honor Society (Chinese)
• National Elementary Honor Society (grades 4-6) www.nehs.org
• National English Honor Society (English language) www.nehs.us
• National Forensic League (public speaking), colors: Red and Silver
• National Honor Society (high school general)
• National Honor Society for Dance Arts (dance)
• National Honorary Beta Club (high school general)
• National Honorary Junior Beta Club (middle school general)
• National Junior Honor Society (middle school general)
• Quill and Scroll (journalism)
• Science National Honor Society (science)
• Société Honoraire de Français (French)
• Spanish National Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) (Spanish)
• Technology Student Association (STEM), colors: Red blue White
• Tri-M Music Honor Society (music), colors: Pink

Vocational, technical and workforce education

• National Technical Honor Society

Two-year colleges and community colleges

• Alpha Beta Gamma, ΑΒΓ (business at two-year colleges)
• Alpha Gamma Sigma, ΑΓΣ (California community colleges)
• Chimes Junior Honorary, (scholarship, leadership)
• Phi Theta Kappa, ΦΘΚ (All academic fields at community and junior colleges)
• Phi Rho Pi, (Forensics at community colleges)
• Psi Beta, ΨΒ (psychology at two-year colleges)
• Sigma Kappa Delta, ΣΚΔ (English at community and junior colleges)
• Sigma Zeta, ΣΖ (natural sciences/mathematics/computer science - Associate membership available for community and junior colleges)

Boy Scouts

• Order of the Arrow, National BSA Honor Society
• Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Heart of America Council and Pony Express Council
• Firecrafter, Crossroads of America Council

[ Source: Wikipedia ]