UCLA Mortar Board is a chapter of Mortar Board, Inc., a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. Mortar Board began in 1918 as the first national organization honoring senior college women, however now includes both men and women. Though Mortar Board is an honor society, it differs from other honorary organizations in its commitment to service.
Members are active participants in chapter community service projects.
The mortarboard is a symbol of ancient honor and distinction that carries with it grave responsibilities. In the earliest universities, student adopted the clerical or monastic robes as a sign that they were devoting their lives to the profession of learning, in recognition of which they received certain privileges. For more information, visit the Mortar Board, Inc . website.