It is in a unique position to cultivate consciousness of relationships by bringing together individuals from a variety of disciplines. Having celebrated its 100 th anniversary in 1997, the honor society is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary honor society and is a charter member of the Association of College Honor Societies, founded in 1925. To become eligible for membership in the society, undergraduate students must rank in the upper 5 percent of their class at the end of their junior year or in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class as seniors. Each chapter may invite to membership a limited number of graduating graduate students, as well as faculty members and alumni who excel in their fields of endeavor. All candidates for initiation must be of sound character.
Individual members are eligible for chapter and national fellowships for beginning graduate study.