Kappa Gamma Pi is the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society. Membership, which is limited to not more than 10 percent of the graduating class, is based on scholarship, leadership and service. Members are selected not only for recognition of past accomplishments, but also in anticipation of future service. Kappa Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International represents Mount Mercy's chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing. Founded in 1922, the society is committed to recognizing excellence in nursing education and practice.
Membership is limited to senior nursing students and community nursing professionals.
Awards Recognition in specific areas is given to students for outstanding academic performance. The Outstanding Accounting Student Award is given by the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants, Hawkeye Chapter. The Outstanding Administrative Management Student Award is given by the business administration division to a graduating senior for superior academic performance in management courses. The Outstanding Honors Student Award is given to a graduating senior who has excelled in honors classes and has made a positive contribution to Mount Mercy College. The Outstanding Marketing Student Award is given by the business administration division to a graduating senior for superior academic performance in marketing courses.