Student Honor Societies: Alpha Chi
Alpha Chi
Alpha Chi (AX) - This national honor society recognizes academic excellence, scholarship, exemplary character, and leadership skills in a university setting. Membership is limited to the top 10% of students from the university's undergraduate and graduate programs. Student's are sent invitations to be a part of this honor society.
Requirements to Join
An invitation is sent out once per year in the Spring to join the DeVry National Chapter of Alpha Chi Honor Society.
Undergraduate students must have:
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.95
- A minimum of 59 credit hours
- At least 24 of those 59 credit hours must be from DeVry
Graduate students must have:
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.95
- A minimum of 15 credit hours completed at the graduate level
Point of Contact for Questions
Activities
Activities include networking events, board meetings, and Guest Speaker events
Alpha Chi hosted a presentation on "Changing Careers". Please check out the presentation below.
Member Benefits
Visit Alpha Chi National Honor Society https://alphachihonor.org/
Academic Recognition
Members receive recognition as distinguished students and members of one of the largest college honor societies in the world. All inductees receive from their campus advisor a membership certificate suitable for framing and the Alpha Chi key, a recognition lapel pin. Members may also purchase official society jewelry, graduation regalia, and clothing.
Opportunities for Growth
Through involvement in local chapters and at the regional and national level, members develop practical leadership skills and gain experience in such professional activities as developing and delivering scholarly presentations, planning academic activities, and engaging in civic projects to “make scholarship effective for good.”
Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
From the chapter to the national level, Alpha Chi awards $200,000 annually in a variety of grants, scholarships, fellowships, and prizes to support undergraduate and graduate scholarship.
Conventions
Members are invited to attend annual national conventions, where they may present scholarly or creative work, network, and participate in civic and social events. Top student presenters receive cash prizes endowed by alumni and friends of the society.
Federal Pay Grade
Membership in an ACHS member society carries with it a tangible acknowledgment of merit for Federal employment. As long as the applicant meets the requirements as described in the job announcement, honor society membership may fulfill one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the Federal Service. Alpha Chi membership is one of three methods by which a student can be recognized as having achieved Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) along with their Bachelor’s degree.
Publications & Publishing Opportunities
Members may easily access Alpha Chi’s publications online. The undergraduate research journal, Aletheia, showcases researched articles and creative endeavors from outstanding student scholars. Information on how to submit work for publication in this peer-reviewed journal can be found at Getting Published.
Offerings by Alpha Chi Partners
Members receive special offers or discounts from Alpha Chi’s official partners, including exclusive discounts through our partnership with HP, test preparation services from The Princeton Review, and exclusive worldwide hotel discounts. Through Alpha Chi’s membership in the Association of College Honor Societies, our members are also eligible for stipends for summer internships and academic seminars offered by these ACHS partners: Washington Internship Institute, The Fund for American Studies, and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
Graduation Regalia
Subject to policies of the chapter and the institution, members may receive special recognition at graduation by wearing Alpha Chi honor cords, stoles, or medallions.
Academic, Social, and Career Networking
Individual member accomplishments and the activities of our bustling chapters feature prominently on our Facebook page. Members will find that participating in the national convention each spring is a dynamic avenue to network with students and faculty in the academic disciplines from across the country. Members increase their networking opportunities by adding their Alpha Chi membership to their resumes and connecting with Alpha Chi on LinkedIn.