Honor/Professional Societies
Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Medical)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/sa/aed/ 
National: www.jmu.edu/orgs/nationalaed/
Recognizes scholastic achievement in pre-professional studies including medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, and veterinary medicine. Students must be at least a second semester sophomore with a 3.0 overall and science GPA. Approximately 18 students are inducted annually.
Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/sa/sociology/akd2002.html
National: www.alpha-kappa-delta.org
Promotes academic excellence among majors in the field of sociology. Undergraduates must have completed at least 12 credits in sociology, achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all sociology courses taken and receive the recommendation of their academic advisor. Advisor: Sampson Blair, Department of Sociology, 457 Park Hall, 645-2417.
Alpha Kappa Psi (Business)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/mgtclubs/AKPsi/Home.html
National: www.akpsi.com
Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders. It is the oldest and largest co-ed professional business fraternity. What started at New York University in 1904 with ten men has now grown into an organization with over 300 active chapters and over 90 alumni chapters. Alpha Kappa Psi at the University at Buffalo is a recognized student organization within the School of Management. The Beta Iota chapter was founded in 1931 and resurrected in Spring 2005 with 72 brothers who have taken it upon themselves to carry the fraternity's legacy.
Alpha Sigma Lambda (Millard Fillmore College)
National: www.alphasigmalambda.org
Recognizes the academic achievement of nontraditional evening students. Candidates must have completed 32 semester hours of credit over a minimum of four semesters and have achieved a 3.25 cumulative GPA. For information contact Millard Fillmore College at 829-2202.
Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/mgtclubs/Beta_Alpha_Psi
National: www.bap.org
Promotes academic excellence in the study of accounting and endeavors to enhance the academic, professional, and social development of its members. Second-term junior accounting majors with a 3.2 GPA in accounting courses are eligible to pledge. Pledges must meet certain activity and participation requirements. Advisor: Prof. Alex Ampadu, 375 Jacobs management Center, North Campus, 645-3265.
Beta Gamma Sigma (Management)
National: www.betagammasigma.org
Recognizes outstanding academic performance by graduating students in the fields of business and management. Seniors must be in top ten percent of their class. Graduating graduate students who are in the top twenty percent of their class are also eligible. Ph.D. candidates who are about to graduate may also apply. Advisor: Diane Dittmar, 206 Jacobs Management Center, North Campus, 645-3206.
Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering)
National: www.chi-epsilon.org
Dedicated to maintaining and promoting civil engineering as a profession and was organized to promote the development of individuals studying civil engineering. Those eligible must have completed one-half of all required course work for a baccalaureate degree and be in the upper third of their class. For information contact the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at 645-2114 ext. 2400.
Delta Sigma Pi (Business Management)
UB: www.alphakappa.org
National: www.dspnet.org/site/
Fosters the study of business in universities by encouraging scholarship, social activity and a closer affiliation between students and the commercial world. Open to School of Management students only; must have a 2.5 to join. Advisor: Muriel Anderson, 206K Jacobs Management Center, North Campus 645-3896.
Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
UB: www.eng.buffalo.edu/Students/Organizations/hkn/
National: hkn.org
Promotes academic excellence, fosters a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering colleges, honors students who have distinguished themselves through their scholarship, leadership and exemplary character and assists these students' professional progress through association with prominent alumni. Juniors must be in the upper fourth of their class and seniors in the upper third to be eligible.
Gamma Sigma Alpha (Greek Societies)
National: www.gammasigmaalpha.org/new/
National Greek honor society that promotes the advancement of education among fraternity and sorority members. Students are eligible for membership based on (a) active membership in a fraternity or sorority recognized at UB, and (b) their scholastic achievement. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above at the start of the junior year.
Golden Key National Honor Society (General Academic Achievement)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/sa/goldenkey/
National: www.goldenkey.org/
Recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence among juniors and seniors in all fields of study. Advisor: Dr. Brian Waldrop, 275 Park Hall 645-6883, email: bwaldrop@buffalo.edu.
Kappa Psi (Pharmaceutical)
UB: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/school_current_student_orgs_kappapsi.shtml
National: www.kappapsi.org/national/
Kappa Psi is a coed professional pharmacy fraternity devoted to promoting excellence within the field of pharmacy. It helps prepare students for their future careers by providing networking experience, along with: social events, academics, and community service. Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest national pharmaceutical fraternity.
Lambda Alpha (Anthropology)
National: www.lambdaalpha.com
Students need a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, a minimum GPA of 3.50 in Anthropology courses and a minimum of 12 credit hours in anthropology. Advisor: Dr. Donald Pollock, email: dpollock@buffalo.edu.
Lambda Kappa Sigma (Pharmaceutical)
UB: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/school_current_student_orgs_lambda.shtml
National: www.lks.org
Promotes the ideals of students in pharmacy through social interaction and educational events. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in the School of Pharmacy and be in good academic standing. Advisor: Dr. Gayle Brazeau, 110 Cooke Hall, 645-2848.
Mortar Board Honor Society (Senior Leadership)
UB: www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/leadership/honor.php
National: www.mortarboard.org
Uses selection criteria based on evidence of distinguished leadership, scholarship (minimum of 3.0/4.0 GPA) and service to the University. Members apply and are tapped during the spring semester of their junior year. Advisor: Julie Smith, 235 Student Union, 645-6469, email: ublaunch@vpsa.buffalo.edu.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (General Academic Achievement)
National: www.nscs.org
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is an honors organization recognizing first- and second-year students for outstanding academic achievement. The mission of NSCS is honoring and inspiring academic excellence and engaged citizenship for a lifetime. The benefits of membership include recognition, networking and career resources, the opportunity to apply for scholarships, leadership development, and social and service activities on campus.
Omega Rho (Engineering Operations Research)
National: omegarho.informs.org
Recognizes persons of superior achievement in the field of operations research, promotes professional excellence among its practitioners, and assists individuals aspiring to its goals. Advisor: Wayne Bialas, 319 Bell Hall, 645-2357, email: bialas@buffalo.edu.
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)
National: www.omicrondeltaepsilon.org
Recognizes scholastic attainment and honors outstanding achievements in economics, establishes close ties between students and faculty in economics within and among colleges and universities. Undergraduates must have completed at least one semester of full-time work before applying and must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Advisor: Dr. Peter Morgan, 419 Fronczak Hall, 645-2121, ext. 441.
Order of Omega (Greek Societies)
National: www.orderofomega.org
One of the Greek system's best kept secrets is the National Order of Omega Honor Society. Outstanding leaders in the Greek system who excel in their academic pursuits have a great opportunity to enhance their university standing through affiliation with this organization. The Mu Alpha chapter prides itself on the promotion of three ideals: Greek advancement, academic excellence, and university Improvement.
Phi Alpha Theta (History)
National: www.phialphatheta.org
National honor society that promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and thought among historians by bringing students, teachers and writers together. Undergraduate must have completed at least twelve semester hours in history with a grade on those courses averaging above 3.0, and must have an overall 3.0 GPA. Advisor: Roger DesForges, 540 Park Hall, North Campus, 645-2181 ext. 540, rvd@buffalo.edu.
Phi Beta Kappa (Liberal Arts and Sciences)
National: www.pbk.org
Students must be taking an Arts & Sciences BA or BS degree program and present a record of superior achievement in a broad range of these disciplines. Juniors must have a threshold overall GPA of 3.75; seniors must have a threshold overall GPA of 3.5. Usually 120-150 students are inducted each year. Advisor: Barbara Bono, Ph.D., 317 Clemens Hall, 645-2575, ext. 1020, email: bbono@acsu.buffalo.edu.
Phi Delta Chi (Pharmaceutical)
UB: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/school_current_student_orgs_phideltachi.shtml
National: www.phideltachi.org
Phi Delta Chi is an organization that has been developed in order to advance the science of Pharmacy and its interests, and to promote fraternal spirit among its members. It encourages development of leadership abilities and at the same time, teaches that every member of the group has a valuable contribution to make. In experiences gained through professional and social activities, members are able to form bonds with each other as well as other brothers on the national level that will not soon be forgotten.
Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society (General Academic Achievement)
UB: www24.brinkster.com/phietasigma/pes/
National: www.phietasigma.org
Recognizes outstanding academic achievement in the freshman year. Candidates must achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher during their freshman year while completing a minimum of 30 credit hours during the two-semester year. Advisor: Amy Wilson, 235 Student Union, phone 645-6469, email: abwilson@buffalo.edu.
Phi Lambda Sigma (Pharmaceutical)
UB: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/school_current_student_orgs_philambdasigma.shtml
National: www.philambdasigma.org
The purpose of the society is the encouragement, recognition and promotion of leadership in pharmacy. Members are selected by peer recognition. Eligibility for membership includes high moral and ethical character, a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and successful completion of first professional year.
Phi Lambda Upsilon (Chemistry)
Promotes high scholarship and original investigation in all branches of pure and applied chemistry. Undergraduate students with senior standing, who have completed at least 30 credits of chemistry or applied chemistry and rank in the top 20% of the class or have a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. Nomination is through the department of Chemistry. Secretary Contact: Connie Carlino, 363 NSC Complex, 645-6800 ext. 2035.
Phi Sigma Iota
National: phisigmaiota.org
Honor society that recognizes outstanding ability and high standards of students and faculty of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures (including classics, linguistics, philology, comparative literature, ESL, bilingual education, and second language acquisition). It is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages.
Pi Kappa Lambda (Music)
National: pikappalambda.capital.edu
Recognizes and encourages the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship among upper level undergraduate and graduate students of music. Seniors must be in the upper one-fifth of their class and juniors in the upper one-tenth. For information contact the Music Department at 645-2758.
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
UB: www.polsci.buffalo.edu/undergraduate/pi_sigma_alpha
National: www.pisigmaalpha.org
Recognizes and promotes outstanding academic achievement by undergraduates. Juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 in their political science courses (at least 12 credit hours and one 300-400 level course) are eligible for membership. Advisor: Professor Chuck Finacchiaro, Political Science Department, 422 Park Hall, North Campus at 645-2251, ext. 422.
Pi Sigma Epsilon (Sales and Marketing)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/mgtclubs/PSE/
National: www.pse.org
Pi Sigma Epsilon is a national professional sales and marketing society that promotes academic excellence and encourages leadership development and professional growth among its members. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines.
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/academic/department/eng/mae/PiTauSigma/
National: www.pitausigma.net
Fosters the high ideals of the engineering profession, stimulates interest in coordinated departmental activities, promotes the mutual professional welfare of its members, and develops in students of mechanical engineering the attributes necessary for effective leadership and the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy. Advisor: Randall DesJarin, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at 645-2593 ext. 2200.
Pi Theta Epsilon (Occupational Therapy)
National: www.pithetaepsilon.org
Recognizes outstanding academic achievement among graduating seniors and promotes continued professional development in the field of occupational therapy. Second semester junior students in the OT program who are in the upper third of the class and have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher will be invited to apply. Advisor: Linda Shrieber, the School of Health Related Professions Department of Occupational Therapy at 829-3141
Psi Chi (Psychology)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/student-life/sa/psichi/
National: www.psichi.org
Encourages, stimulates and maintains excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.10 and rank in the upper 35% of their class in general scholarship. They must also demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology. For information contact Christa Greenberg at 645-3650 ext. 283.
Rho Chi (Pharmaceutical)
UB: pharmacy.buffalo.edu/school_current_student_orgs_rhochi.shtml
National: www.rhochi.org
Promotes the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences and the profession of pharmacy. Students must have completed the third year of a five-year program and attained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Advisor: Karl Fiebelkorn, MBA 126 Cooke Hall, 645-2824.
Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)
National: www.sigmadeltapi.org
Recognizes excellence in Spanish, the requirements include three years of college Spanish, including at least one upper-division course in Spanish literature or in Hispanic culture with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be at least a second-semester sophomore and have an overall GPA of at least 3.4. Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Scarlett, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature, 929 Clemens Hall, 645-2191 ext. 1997.
Sigma Gamma Tau (Aerospace Engineering)
UB: www.eng.buffalo.edu/Students/Organizations/sgt/
National: www.engr.wichita.edu/ae/sgt/sgthome.html
Recognizes and honors those individuals in the field of aeronautics and astronautics who have through scholarship, integrity, and outstanding achievement been a credit to their profession. Eligibility is based on academic standing in the junior and senior year. Advisor: Christina Bloebaum, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, 1013 Furnas Hall, North Campus at 645-2593 ext. 2231.
Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing)
UB: nursing.buffalo.edu/organizations
National: www.nursingsociety.org
Recognizes superior scholastic achievement and the development of leadership qualities, fosters high professional standards, encourages creative work and strengthens commitment to the ideas and purposes of the nursing profession. Baccalaureate program students must have completed at least one half of the required curriculum and have achieved a 3.0 GPA. Advisor: Martha Kemsley, the School of Nursing, 1021 Kimball Tower, 829-3314 ext. 3268.
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/student-life/sa/tbp/
National: www.tbp.org
Pays tribute in a fitting manner to those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character and fosters a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges. Membership is by invitation only. Seniors must be in the upper fifth of their class and juniors in the upper eighth. Advisor: Robert Barnes, Ph.D., 415 Bonner Hall, 645-2768, email: rebarnes@eng.buffalo.edu.
Tau Sigma (Transfer Students)
UB: wings.buffalo.edu/students/greeks/ts/
National: www.auburn.edu/tausigma/
An honor society for transfer students who receive a 3.5 in their first semester. For all the details, check out the web site. Auburn University is the national headquarters. Contact Lia Hallett, 104a Norton Hall, 645-6017, email: hallettl@buffalo.edu.
