The Society is interdisciplinary and unites the talents of the brightest undergraduate students in America and abroad. Outstanding faculty administrators are active in Golden Key at both the chapter and international levels. Golden Key provides recognition, prestige, scholarship, fellowship and service. The purposes of the Society are to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with collegiate faculties and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of annual scholarships, and to promote scholastic achievement and altruistic conduct through voluntary service.
Membership is by invitation only.
Since then, Golden Key has grown to have a significant presence on the NMSU campus. Golden Key runs many service projects, lectures and activities. The chapter is student run and many opportunities for leadership and participation are available.