Student Honors Honors are bestowed in various ways by Meredith in recognition of outstanding achievement. Kappa Nu Sigma, founded at Meredith in 1923, has as its aim the promotion of scholarship at Meredith by recognizing academic excellence. Admitted on the basis of scholastic standing, students may become associate members during their junior year and full members their senior year. Silver Shield, organized in 1935, is an honorary leadership society. Members are selected from the junior and senior classes on the criteria of constructive leadership, service to the College, and academic achievement.
Outstanding freshmen are eligible for induction into Alpha Lambda Delta, freshman honor society.
Who in American Colleges and Universities recognizes seniors who distinguish themselves as scholars and campus leaders. The Dean's List, the Honors Program, and a degree with distinction also recognize academic achievement. A degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Music with Distinction is conferred upon a student under the conditions described in Graduation with Distinction . Kappa Omicron Nu for human environmental sciences, Alpha Kappa Delta for sociology, Alpha Delta Mu for social work, Sigma Delta Pi for Spanish, Pi Delta Phi for French, and Pi Mu Epsilon for mathematics students. Students who have achieved academic excellence are recognized for academic achievement and other accomplishments by various departments and clubs on Academic Awards Day each spring.