Fifty percent or more of the hours needed for graduation must have been completed. In addition to academic requirements, good character and one's reputation are considered for membership. First-year graduate students are eligible if they meet the requirements for undergraduates. A continuing graduate student must have been admitted as a matriculated student and must have earned fifteen hours with a GPA of 3.7 or better.
Local chapters plan their activities and some offer awards.
Biennial meetings are held with regional meetings in alternate years. Dr. Ann W. McKinney-Morris, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA 23504.