The society selects members who have completed at least one semester of the professional curriculum and have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities. Tau Chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma , an international pharmaceutical fraternity for women, was estabished at Duquesne University in 1932. Some of the most outstanding women in pharmacy are among its members. The Beta Gamma Chapter of Phi Delta Chi , an international pharmaceutical fraternity, was chartered at Duquesne University in 1960. The fraternity endeavors to integrate academic, spiritual and social activities and thereby foster the highest professional and personal ideals among its members.
Membership is limited to pre-professional and professional students in pharmacy.
The Delta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity was chartered in 1967. This organization represents the local chapter of the oldest professional pharmacy fraternity. Membership is open to pre-professional and professional students in pharmacy. National Community Pharmacists Association, Student Chapter , a student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association, chartered in 1989, and open to all students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. The purpose of the organization is to promote pharmacy as a profession and the role of the independent retail pharmacist in the American health care system, by informing students of the ideals and issues pertinent to retain pharmacy practice and the opportunities and personal satisfaction to be derived from independent ownership.