Dallas College has several Academic Organizations for high-achieving students. These Honor Societies offer an opportunity for students to connect with like-minded peers while enjoying more leadership, scholarship and networking opportunities.
Three Reasons to Join an Honors Society
Scholarship Opportunities
Member-only scholarships are offered by many Honor Societies, which provides financial resources for students to continue their educational journey.
Leadership Opportunities
Honor Societies are committed to providing leadership opportunities as their members are positioned to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Academic Success
Members are given the resources to continue to succeed in the classroom such as teaching support groups, coaching and educational competitions.
Dallas College Honor Societies Overview
Phi Theta Kappa
General Scholastic | All Campuses
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes the academic achievement of college students and is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) as the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia, membership pin and membership certificate
- $90 million in scholarship opportunities earmarked for PTK members only
- Recognition during college induction ceremony
- Free access to PTK Connect and PTK Edge courses
- Personalized letters of recommendation to help with scholarships or gaining employment
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.5 or higher GPA(2)
- One-time membership fee of $95
Kappa Delta Pi
Education Majors | Brookhaven, Eastfield or Richland
Kappa Delta Pi inspires and equips future and new teachers to thrive.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia, membership pin and membership certificate
- Recognition during college induction ceremony
- Access to teaching support groups, podcasts, and coaching
- Free access to 1,600 classroom videos and 40-plus professional development express courses
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Career Center and Networking Events
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- Must be enrolled in Junior or Senior level courses in the Early Childhood Bachelor’s Program
- Must have 6 hours of program specific courses completed
- 3.0 or higher GPA(2)
- $71.40 per year
Alpha Delta Nu
Nursing | Brookhaven, El Centro or North Lake
Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing.
The society encourages the pursuit of advance degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a lifelong professional responsibility.
SALUTE
Veterans Only | Mountain View
SALUTE (Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, Excellence) is the only national honor society in the nation recognizing and honoring the service and the scholastic achievements of this generation’s greatest veterans.
SALUTE is an acronym of the foundation blocks and core values of the honor society and is the basis of our success.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia and membership certificate
- Military-style challenge coin commemorating membership and specific level of academic achievement
- Recognition during college induction ceremony
- Scholarship opportunities
- Opportunities to network, and receive and give assistance to fellow student veterans
- Membership may transfer to University or Graduate program
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- Must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces
- 3.0 or higher GPA(2)
- One-time membership fee of $35
Academic Achievement Tiers:
- Alpha Tier GPA: 3.75 – 4.00
- Bravo Tier GPA: 3.50 – 3.74
- Charlie Tier GPA: 3.25 – 3.49
- Delta Tier GPA: 3.00 – 3.24
Mu Alpha Theta
Math | North Lake
Mu Alpha Theta is dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students.
Currently, more than 100,000 students are Mu Alpha Theta members at more than 2,420 schools in the United States and in 23 foreign countries.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia and membership certificate
- Recognize and encourage students who enjoy and excel in mathematics
- Rewards outstanding extracurricular achievement by offering special awards, scholarships, and grants to students and their faculty advisers
- Provides mathematics competitions through the Rocket City Math League and the Mathematical Minutes Video Contest
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.0 or higher GPA(2)
- Must have an A or a B in a college level MATH course
- One-time membership fee of $25
Psi Beta
Psychology | North Lake
Psi Beta is a national honor society for students attending two-year colleges who plan to major or minor in psychology, as well as students who simply have an interest in psychology.
It encourages professional development and psychological literacy of students by promoting and recognizing excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia and membership certificate
- Lifetime membership verification
- Opportunities for undergraduate research and to present your research nationally
- Leadership skills development and practice
- Recognition from entities such as: Psi Chi, APA, APS, psychology departments at colleges and universities, and employers
- Members are eligible for student affiliate membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS)
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.25 or higher GPA(2)
- An A or a B in a college level PSYC course
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
General Scholastic | Richland
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars recognizes and elevates high achievers. There are over 300 campuses across the country:
- Baylor University
- Southern Methodist University
- Rice University
- The University of Texas at Arlington
- The University of Texas at Austin
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- The University of North Texas
- Texas A&M
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia, membership pin and membership certificate
- Recognition during college induction ceremony
- NSCS gives out more than $500,000 annually
- Membership may transfer to University
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.4 or higher GPA(2)
- One-time membership fee of $97
Sigma Kappa Delta
English | Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro or Mountain View
Sigma Kappa Delta is the national English honor society for two-year colleges.
It is a unique entity that opens the doors of opportunity for its members and facilitates academic, professional, and personal growth.
There are more than 100 active chapters across the country, each defined by its location and membership, yet bound to the rest by the common goal of promoting excellence in the disciplines of the English language.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia and membership certificate
- Opportunities for scholarships and awards
- Opportunities to present or publish your work
- Opportunities to network with other members through local chapter activities, the annual Sigma Tau Delta international convention, and online
Eastfield (Psi Beta) Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.3 or higher GPA(2)
- An A in all college level ENGL courses taken at Dallas College
- ENGL 1301 and 1302 completed at Dallas College
- One-time membership fee of $30
El Centro, Cedar Valley and Mountain View (Omicron Eta) Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- An A or B in college level credit courses ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, or Literature taken at Dallas College
- ENGL 1301 and 1302 completed at Dallas College
- One-time membership fee of $35
Alpha Beta Gamma
Business | North Lake
Alpha Beta Gamma’s purpose is that academic excellence among students enrolled in Business and Professional curricula at two-year institutions may be nurtured, that opportunity may be provided for leadership training and an intellectual climate for ideas and ideals be fostered, and that scholars may be imbued with a desire for continuing education.
Membership is a privilege earned by qualifications, honor, and service without regard to race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. In the conduct of our activities, truth shall be our quest, diligence our staff, and achievement our purpose.
Benefits:
- Commencement regalia and membership certificate
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in credit courses at Dallas College
- 12 college level transferable credit hours completed
- 3.0 or higher GPA(2)
- Be enrolled in one of 130-plus business-related programs of study
- One-time membership fee of $50