Founded at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, Chi Alpha Epsilon was organized in 1990. It was formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and universities through nontraditional criteria. Its purpose is to promote continued high academic standards, foster increased communication among its members, and honor academic excellence for those students admitted to college via developmental programs. Eligible students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters. This is an international hospitality management society that functions to honor scholastic and professional achievement.
Membership is on a nomination basis, either by the organization or by a faculty member.
Nominees must have 50 percent of the credit hours required for graduation, and be in the top 20th percentile of their class. National and local dues are required to receive membership privileges. The purpose of this organization is to recognize sound scholarship, commendable personal qualities, worthy educational ideals, and outstanding contributions to education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The objective of the Chemical Engineering Honor Society is to recognize and promote high scholarship, original investigation, and professional service in chemical engineering. Eta Chapter of Pennsylvania Membership is open to those students of Widener who have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of 12 credits in economics with an average GPA of 3.0 or better.