Gamma Theta Upsilon became an International Honorary Geographical Society in January 1969. Eligibility for Membership Persons seeking membership must be initiated through an established chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon. A chapter is also maintained for Alumni after graduation. A chapter may extend honorary membership to anyone whom it feels has, by exploration, research, lecturing, publishing, teaching, or any other way contributed to marked advancement in any phase of Geography. The fees for Honorary membership are paid by the local chapter.
Members receive a handsome certificate, suitable for framing.
No further membership dues are paid to the national organization after the initiation fee. Most chapters sponsor speakers, campus-wide programs, field trips and social events and participate in service functions. Members can participate in numerous extra-curricular activities. Membership provides a network where you can become better acquainted with other geography students and can meet and talk with geography faculty informally. Members can improve their expertise in the field of geography by learning things not normally dealt with in the classroom.