Honor Societies

These Honor Societies for students of all majors are hosted and endorsed by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In addition, several academic disciplines at UMKC offer honor societies that select members on the basis of their grades and class standing. We strongly encourage you to join if you are invited.

If you are invited to join an Honor Society outside of what's listed, we advise you to consult the website of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). ACHS publishes a set of guidelines on how to judge the credibility of Honor Societies. In general, you should only consider joining an Honor Society if you receive the invitation from a reputable source whose identity you can verify, such as a local UMKC chapter officer. If you are still uncertain, please consult with the Honors Program Director of Student Services or with your major advisor.

Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Kappa Phi, founded in 1897, was the first national honor society to recognize superior scholarship in all fields of study and to take into membership the highest-ranking student from all branches of learning. UMKC’s chapter was founded in 1969. Each year, the highest-ranking students in the University are elected into membership.