Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is a scholastic honor society for those studying the liberal arts and sciences. The society was formed in 1776 and is the oldest student honorary society in the U.S. The Florida State University chapter, chartered in 1934 and established in 1935, was the first in Florida. The FSU chapter became an RSO in 2008 and became a partner organization of FSU's Center for Leadership and Social Change in 2012. 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 regularly based on academic criteria.
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Advisor: Dr. Kurt Piehler, kpiehler@fsu.edu, (850) 644-9541
Phi Kappa Phi
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 (juniors, seniors, graduate, and professional students) are automatically invited each spring based on academic eligibility criteria.
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Contact: Mary Hormuth, mhormuth@fsu.edu, (850) 645-9793
Golden Key International Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society honors undergraduate and graduate academic achievements. The Florida State University chapter was chartered in 1984. The University chapter presents a yearly Outstanding Scholar Award and regularly sponsors projects in local schools and within the community. The chapter automatically invites those undergraduate and graduate who meet academic eligibility criteria.
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Advisor: Nicole Lilly, nlilly@neuro.fsu.edu, (850) 645-9565
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Eta Sigma is the oldest and largest national honor society that encourages and rewards academic excellence among first year students. Academically eligible students are offered membership in Phi Eta Sigma. Locally, members are invited to participate in a variety of academically based service activities such as peer advising; volunteering at major university events; and managing the chapter as a member of the Leadership Council.
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Advisor: TBD
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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 was formed in 1995. The society offers scholarships, awards, service opportunities, and leadership programs. The chapter invites eligible students to membership based on academic eligibility criteria.
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Advisor: TBD
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
Tau Sigma is a national academic honor society specifically designed to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. Membership in Tau Sigma offers a special opportunity to distinguish students based on academic excellence and community service. Tau Sigma provides a common bond among transfer students through social activities and involvement in service to the university and charitable organizations.
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Advisor: Brandon Saridjo, bsaridjo@fsu.edu