Kappa Tau Alpha Society Kappa Tau Alpha Society is a national society honoring scholarship in journalism. The Hampton University Chapter is organized for the recognition and encouragement of scholarship and good character among students enrolled in the Department of Mass Media Arts at Hampton University. The purpose of the society shall be literary, educational and charitable, to promote good fellowship and high standards of academic excellence. Membership is open to all English majors with an overall 3.000 grade point average and who have completed the college courses in English beyond the freshman requirements. Theta Tau International Honor society was chartered Delta Iota Chapter March 27, 1980.
Membership consists of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and community leaders.
Membership is based on superior scholastic achievement, evidence of professional potential, marked achievement in the filed of nursing, and peer evaluations. Students enrolled in Hampton University's School of Nursing who have completed at least one-half of the required curriculum for the baccalaureate or graduate nursing program may be considered eligible for membership if they have a 3.00 cumulative nursing average. Selected graduate nurses with a baccalaureate or higher degree are also eligible for membership within national guidelines for leadership and creativity. The goals of the society include recognition of outstanding talent, promotion of high scholarship, and the encouragement of individual contributions to society through computer science. The Gamma Chapter of Virginia of Upsilon Pi Epsilon was chartered at Hampton University by the national organization in May, 1990.