Honorary Societies at the UW

Local Chapters at UW

Honorary Societies at the UW are NOT affiliated with the Honors Program, though many of our students participate.

The University of Washington has many local chapters for honorary societies. The HUB’s Registered Student Organization (RSO) website is the best place to find comprehensive listings and contact information for these groups. The UW Honors Program does not have any direct affiliation with these societies; please contact the campus representative with any questions you may have.

Search the UW HUB’s RSO directory
See more information from the UW on honor societies

If you’ve been invited to join an honor society, be sure to research the organization before joining or submitting any membership fees. There are many online resources available that will help you determine if a particular honor society is right for you.

If you are still in doubt, contact the University of Washington campus representative of that honor society, who should be named in your letter of invitation.

Baccalaureate honor (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude) requirements vary by school/college and are based on cumulative GPA. Please visit the UW Seattle Baccalaureate Honor GPA Requirements page for cutoffs, updated annually. This distinction is automatically awarded by the UW Registrar as degrees are processed, and has no connection with the University Honors Program.