The University offers recognition of leadership, professionalism, and academic excellence to graduate students through memberships in academic honorary societies.  While many honor societies are on campus, the ones listed below are open to graduate students.  Contact faculty advisors for more information.

Alpha Sigma Nu: the Honor Society for Jesuit Institutions of Higher Education. Purpose: to honor students of Jesuit institutions of higher education who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and service; to encourage those so honored to understand, to appreciate, and to promote the ideals of Jesuit education.  Advisor:  Rev. William M. Bichl, S.J.

Beta Gamma Sigma: the Honor Society serving business programs accredited by the AACSB. Purpose: to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business and personal and professional excellence in the practice of business.  Advisor: Dr. Karen Schuele.

Chi Sigma Iota: the International Counseling Honorary Society, national award-winning Beta Chi Chapter.  Purpose: to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, and excellence in counseling and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the field of counseling and counselor education.  Advisor: Dr. Paula J. Britton.

Phi Alpha Theta: the National History Honorary Society, Eta Alpha Chapter. Purpose: to recognize and encourage excellence in the study of history. Advisor: Dr. Robert J. Kolesar (HS).

Pi Mu Epsilon: the National Mathematics Honor Society, Ohio Lambda Chapter. Purpose: to promote scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions. Advisor: Dr. Paul L. Shick.

Sigma Pi Sigma: the National Physics Honor Society. Purpose: to honor outstanding scholarship in physics; to promote an attitude of service; to provide a fellowship of persons who have excelled in physics.  Advisor: Dr. Graciela Lacueva.