Alpha Chi is the highest recognition of academic excellence on the Catawba campus. Alpha Psi Omega Alpha Psi Omega is the National Honor Society for theatre students. Election to membership is based on character, leadership, exceptional performance of production responsibilities, and scholarship. Athenian Society A society of men students providing opportunities for fellowship, service, as well as social and spiritual growth. These goals are accomplished through enrichment sessions, social activities, overnight retreats and participation in service projects such as sponsoring blood drives, working at the local homeless shelter and ushering for various special events.
Membership is by invitation.
The Helen Foil Beard Society, named for the first woman to graduate from Catawba College in 1893, is a women s organization for students, faculty and staff that encourages its members to explore and celebrate the accomplishments of women. The organization promotes scholarship, character, culture and service, hosting forums and presentations on women s issues and encouraging service projects that benefit women. Beta Beta Beta Tri-Beta, a national honor and professional society for biology students, is dedicated to improving the appreciation of biological study and undergraduate research. Regular membership is for students who show great interest in biology and demonstrate superior academic achievement. Associate membership is open to all students with an interest in the biological sciences.