Pi Gamma Mu is an international honor fraternity for students of social science. Each year, those seniors who have benn academically outstanding in college are honored by being named members of the Order of the Mound. Ten percent of the graduating class may be named. Transfer students must complete at least 60 semester hours on campus in order to receive consideration. The Masterbuilder Award is the highest honor students can confer upon a senior.
Selection is completed through a general student election prior to commencement.
Southwestern College also elects members to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Selection of no more than ten percent of the senior class is based upton total leadership, including scholarship, campus activities, contribution to college life, and future promise.