Honor societies
Subject
Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
Scope Note: Groups formed to encourage superior scholarship among students, often focused on a single field of study [however, Phi Beta Kappa covers all of the arts and sciences, while Phi Kappa Phi admits Business students and those from all other academic fields]
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Phi Beta Kappa (Gamma of CO Chapter) Records
Collection
Identifier: U397
Abstract
This collection contains the records of the Gamma of Colorado chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at University of Denver, founded in 1940 and still existing today. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest national honor society in the United States and is very selectiv,e with chapters at only 10% of US higher-ed institutions. Membership is limited to the top 10% of arts and sciences undergraduates at each institution with very high GPAs, usually a 3.8 out of 4.0. Members are generally invited to join in their...
Dates:
1902-2004