Scholastic Societies
Leadership/Scholastic Societies
Other University-Wide Societies

Scholastic Societies
Phi Beta Kappa is a scholastic honor society for those in the liberal arts and sciences. The society was formed in 1776. The Florida State University chapter, chartered in 1934 and established in 1935, was the first in Florida. The chapter's activities include recognition of outstanding juniors and graduating seniors and sponsorship of visiting speakers of University-wide interest. New members are automatically invited each fall and spring based on major, grades (minimum 3.9 GPA for juniors and 3.6 GPA for seniors), language study, and other criteria.

Local Web site: http://www.fsu.edu/~modlang/pbk/
National Web site: http://www.pbk.org/
Local contact: Bill Parkinson – 644-7021, wparkinson@fsu.edu

Phi Kappa Phi recognizes academic excellence among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty in all disciplines. The society was founded in 1897; the University chapter was chartered in 1925. The chapter recognizes outstanding student scholars and artists and recommends them for national awards. New members are automatically invited each spring. Second-term juniors must rank in the upper seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of their respective colleges or schools. Seniors must be in the upper ten percent (10%) of their respective colleges or schools. Graduate and professional students must rank in the upper ten percent (10%) of their respective colleges or schools. All students must have at least twenty-four (24) earned semester hours at The Florida State University.

Local Web site: http://undergrad.fsu.edu/PhiKappaPhi/
National Web site: http://www.phikappaphi.org/index.html
Local contact: Linda Mahler – 644-0387, lmahler@admin.fsu.edu

Founded in 1977, Golden Key International Honour Society honors undergraduate and graduate academic achievements. The Florida State University chapter was chartered in 1984. The University chapter awards the Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award and regularly sponsors projects in local schools and a number of community service projects. The chapter has been named The Florida State University Campus Organization of the Year and has been recognized for excellence by the national organization. Every fall the chapter automatically invites those students with at least sixty (60) semester hours (twenty-five [25] of which must be at The Florida State University) and in the top fifteen percent (15%) of the junior, senior, or graduate class.

Local Web site: http://www.fsugoldenkey.com/
National Web site: http://www.goldenkey.org/
Local contact: Jeffrey Garis – 644-9771, jgaris@admin.fsu.edu

Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society whose goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-year college students in institutions of higher learning. The oldest and largest first-year honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded in 1923 and chartered at The Florida State University in 1955. Phi Eta Sigma now has more than 350 chapters throughout the United States with over 900,000 members. All students who have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 at the end of any full-time curricular period during their first year are eligible for membership. Lifetime membership is conferred upon induction, and maintaining the grade-point average is not required. The Florida State University chapter undertakes several service projects, including offering pre-finals tutoring to their fellow students.

Local Web site: http://undergrad.fsu.edu/PES/
National Web site: http://www.phietasigma.org/
Local contact: Chris Boyd – 644-7424, PhiEtaSigma@admin.fsu.edu

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement among first and second year college students and encourages members to develop leadership skills through community service. The Society was founded in 1994 at The George Washington University, and the Florida State University chapter formed in 1995. The Society offers scholarships, awards, service opportunities, and leadership programs. Every fall the chapter invites to membership those students who rank in the top 20th percentile with a minimum GPA of 3.4.

National Web site: http://www.nscs.org/
Local contact : Nancy VanKoughnet – 644-9773, nvankoughnet@admin.fsu.edu

Leadership/Scholastic Societies
The W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society, organized in 1991, is named for the black scholar, editor, and author of "The Souls of Black Folk," who set high standards for educating African-Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The purpose of the society is to recognize the academic excellence of African-American students and those interested in learning about African-American contributions in all fields of study. The society supports, guides, and encourages member involvement in other recognized leadership and honorary organizations. To qualify, candidates must have earned at least thirty (30) semester hours at Florida State University and have achieved a 3.3 cumulative GPA; transfer students are considered on an individual basis. Eligible students are automatically invited to join the society each fall.

Local Web site: http://www.fsu.edu/~activity/WEB_DuBois/
National Web site: http://undergrad.fsu.edu/DuBois/
Local contact: 644-2740

Omicron Delta Kappa is the national leadership honor society for faculty and students. The society was founded in 1914 and came to The Florida State University in 1950. The society recognizes achievement in scholarship; athletics; social, service, and religious activities; campus government; journalism, speech, and mass media; and creative and performing arts. Annual activities include a homecoming breakfast honoring outstanding Florida State University alumni; participation in the Leadership Summit, in Leadership Awards Night and the newly established 7:50 A.M. Breakfast Club, where faculty, staff and alumni meet with current ODK students to discuss campus issues. The Florida State University circle has been named "outstanding circle in its province." Applications are sought twice a year, and members are chosen on the basis of scholarship (upper thirty percent [33%] of junior, senior, or graduate class), leadership, and service.

Local Web site: http://www.fsu.edu/~activity/odk/
National Web site: http://www.odk.org/
Local contact: Laura Osteen – 645-53233, osteen@admin.fsu.edu

Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society was founded in 1918 and the Florida State University chapter established in 1931. Each year Mortar Board sponsors activities to provide service, advance the spirit of scholarship, and facilitate cooperation among honor societies. Every spring, juniors in the upper thirty-five percent (35%) of their class are invited to apply. Members are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service.

National Web site: http://www.mortarboard.org/
Local contact: Kim Field – 644-7199, kfield@foundation.fsu.edu

Garnet Key Honor Society of the Panama City campus, founded in 1986, recognizes students primarily for service and scholarship, but also for spirit and leadership. Activities are generally service projects and functions for the Panama City campus. Applicants must have completed twelve (12) semester hours at that campus with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Local contact: Cristina Rios – (850) 770-2253, crios@pc.fsu.edu

The Oscar Arias Sanchez Hispanic Honor Society (OASHHS) was formed in the fall term of 1992 to recognize the academic excellence of Hispanic/Latino students and students seeking to learn about Hispanic/Latin culture in all fields of study. Membership into the OASHHS shall be granted to qualified sophomores, juniors, seniors, and transfer students who have attained a 3.3 GPA or above, and who have fulfilled the required service projects. The OASHHS is a scholastic/leadership society.

National Web site: http://undergrad.fsu.edu/Oscar/
Local contact: 644-2740

Garnet and Gold Key, founded in 1924, is the oldest leadership honorary society on the Florida State University campus. The society was formed to recognize the spirit of service, leadership, and loyalty. The society's annual activities now include Torch Night, which recognizes the top 100 incoming freshmen, and the conferral of The Ross Oglesby Award, given to one outstanding faculty member who has dedicated 10 years of service to the University, its students, and various community service projects. Juniors and seniors are able to apply twice a year for membership. Membership is granted on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and a diversified leadership experience.

Local Web site: http://garnetandgoldkey.com/
Local contact: William Woodyard – 644-8955, wwoodyard@cob.fsu.edu

Local Web site: http://undergrad.fsu.edu/PTK/
National Web site: http://www.ptk.org/
Local contact: Linda Mahler – 644-0387, lmahler@admin.fsu.edu