College of Charleston Honor Societies

The College of Charleston has several chapters of national honor societies represented on campus. 

At the College of Charleston, our honor societies recognize academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service. Membership in these societies not only honors your achievements but also connects you with a network of scholars, leaders, and professionals.

General Honor Societies

The College of Charleston is proud to have general honor society chapters on its campus.
  • Phi Beta Kappa

    "Since our founding in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has celebrated excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and championed freedom of thought. As America’s most prestigious academic honor society, we are uniquely equipped to advocate for the value and benefits of liberal arts and sciences education."

    The Phi Beta Kappa Society
  • Mortar Board

    Mortar Board, a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. (Adopted July 1994)

    Mortar Board
  • Global Scholars

    Launched in 2009 with support from a prestigious U.S. Department of Education grant, Global Scholars provides opportunities for both students and faculty to immerse themselves in international perspectives and experiences. In becoming a Global Scholar, you will demonstrate your proficiency in a foreign language, take courses that explore global issues, participate in study abroad, or collaborate on a study or research project.

    Global Scholars
  • Omicron Delta Kappa

    Mission:

    Identify, honor, and develop leaders in collegiate and community life.
    Encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni to advance leadership.
    Promote, publicize, and enhance our ideals.

    Omicron Delta Kappa, ODK
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars, NSCS

    The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving students. NSCS provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities, and provides exclusive scholarships, awards, and chapter funds.

    NCSC
  • Phi Eta Sigma

    Mission:

    To elevate the honors experience as we celebrate the nation's best and brightest students, create exceptional opportunities for holistic development, and cultivate a rewarding community by generating an intentional culture of care.

    Phi Eta Sigma
  • Phi Kappa Phi

    Mission:

    We are a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning.

    Phi Kappa Phi
  • Alpha Sigma Lambda

    Alpha Sigma Lambda’s aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests at home and work. It is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career. By so doing, this Society encourages many students to continue toward and to earn associate and baccalaureate degrees.


    Alpha Sigma Lambda
  • Tau Sigma

    Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed specifically to “recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.”

    Tau Sigma

Fraternity/Sorority Honor Societies

These are the honor societies specific to fraternities and sororities.
  • Order of Omega

    This society recognizes students who have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities.

    Order of Omega
  • Rho Lambda

    This society honors women within the sorority community who have exhibited the highest qualities of leadership and service to their Greek community and their sorority. 

    Rho Lambda

For Veterans

Salute recognizes and honors the service and scholastic achievements of veterans.

Salute

Specialized Honor Societies

Discipline-focused honor societies at the College of Charleston