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There are dozens if not hundreds of different honors organizations acknowledging accomplishments for everything like academics, service, contributions to your field, and leadership opportunities. While University Honors is not involved in any other programs or associations, we hope to help you navigate the numerous options to discern which is worth your time, talent, and sometimes money.

Have you received a letter of invitation for a collegiate honors organization and wonder if it is legitimate or if it is a worthwhile opportunity?

As a member of an honor organization, you can benefit in many ways:

• connect with other campus scholars
  
• get involved in the university community
  
• develop leadership skills
  
• affiliate with a nationally-recognized organization
  

But, because payment of dues are often required for membership, it is wise to thoughtfully consider your decision to join. You should know what you will receive in return for membership dues. Below are some ways to get started.

Association of College Honor Societies听-听A good measure of quality

To decide if membership in听a particular society is right for you, start by visiting the听听(ACHS) online. This independent agency certifies college and university honor societies and sets standards for organizational excellence.听

Use their听听to see how the organization in question measures up.

Organizations on the听听list with ACHS are guaranteed to meet the ACHS standards guidelines and are academically and fiscally credible. Organizations not on the ACHS list should be carefully scrutinized.

Consider other quality factors

Even if a particular honor society is legitimate, the individual student must听still decide whether听joining the organization is听a good decision for him or her. Some questions to consider:

• Does this organization have an active chapter on my campus?听See all active groups at 美高梅官网 on the Student Activities and Leadership Development office's听.
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• Will I be able to participate in听meetings and activities?听Or, will it just be a line on my resume?听Students will benefit most from organizations that allow them to be actively involved. Think about this:听If a prospective听employer asks you about ______听Honor Society, will you have something substantial to talk about?听听听
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• Are there听other听honor organizations that I听may have the chance to join later?听If you want to use your money wisely, you do not need to join every听honor society听that invites you to be a member鈥攁lthough you are certainly welcome to do so.听If you maintain听an outstanding academic record you will likely be invited to join other societies, including those听within your chosen field of study, as you progress through your education.
  

Links to some听honor organizations that have been active at 美高梅官网

Visit honors organizations' websites to get a better feel for what they are all about. Below are some of the societies that have been active at 美高梅官网 (note that this does not guarantee that they are currently active; be sure to look into this yourself).

Still unsure of what to do?

If you are still undecided about whether or not to join a particular honor society, call the phone number listed on the invitation letter or on the organization's website. Ask questions until you receive the answers that you need to make an informed decision.

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