Student Clubs and Organizations
Meredith offers an array of nearly 100 clubs and organizations that are as diverse as the students who take part in them. You can join student organizations in areas such as student government, programming, academics, service, publications, and professional affiliations. We also have honor societies for a wide range of academic interest areas.
Be a part of campus change in the Student Government Association.
Deepen your beliefs through religious organizations representing a range of faith traditions, from the Catholic Angels to the Muslim Student Association.
Help plan weekend events on campus by joining the Campus Activities Board.
Practice your language skills with La Tertulia, the Spanish Club.
Use this site to explore a full list of Meredith’s student clubs and organizations.Student Government Association
Publications
Programming Associations
Religious Organizations
Service Organizations
Classes
Clubs
Honor Societies
Student Government Association
As early as 1905, Meredith took an important step forward when it introduced student government, apparently the first college in the state to do so, and one of the first in the South (Mary Lynch Johnson, A History of Meredith College). Since that time, Meredith students have held an integral role in shaping the policies, philosophy, and tradition of the college.
Executive, legislative and judicial branches comprise the basic structure of the current Student Government Association, with numerous boards and committees completing the structure.
The purpose of the association shall be to promote, in cooperation with the administration, the general welfare of the student body; to promote by example and precept scholarship, citizenship, and integrity; to act as a liaison among students, alumnae, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees; to serve as the official advocate of the students; to receive and investigate student grievances; and to encourage students to become active participants in self-governance. See the Constitution of the Student Government Association and By-Laws for detailed information.
All Meredith undergraduate students are members of the Student Government Association and are encouraged to become involved in all its functions. Student involvement is crucial to the effective governance of the campus and vital to the educational process of each student. Each student has a voice in this government through participation in the election of officers, interaction with their class representatives on each branch of the government, self-involvement in the various branches, and an open-communication policy with student government officers. Opportunities for student leadership and involvement are open to all students through campus elections and membership on numerous boards and committees.
The SGA office is located on the second floor of the Cate Center, and the phone number is (919) 760-2248.
sga@meredith.edu
Executive Committee
Serves as the coordinating body of all branches of the Student Government Association and is made up of the president, vice president/senate chair, treasurer, secretary, freshman member-at-large, advisor, and the chairs/presidents of the Student Life Committee, Elections Board, Association of Meredith Commuters, Honor Council, Residence Hall Association, WINGS and Diversity Committee.
Association of Meredith Commuters
Serves as a liaison between commuter students and the on-campus community. Provides an opportunity to address commuter concerns through the “Commuter Connection” on Blackboard and as needed during association meetings. Several organizations have commuter representatives to address concerns and serve as advocates for commuter students. Informs commuter students of campus-wide functions and builds the commuter student community through programmed activities and services. All commuter students are members and are encouraged to attend meetings and events and participate in activities.
Elections Board
Supervises and promotes all class and campus-wide elections, as well as all student referendums called by the SGA Executive Committee.
Honor Council
Serves as the head of the judicial body of student government. Fosters and protects the community environment, both socially and academically, and promotes personal integrity and responsibility in each student. The Review Board and Residence Hall Hearings Committee are also branches of the Honor System.
Residence Hall Association
Provides the opportunity for resident students to discuss problems, policies and procedures. The Residence Hall Association is composed of an executive committee and all residents. Residence directors attend as resource persons and serve as advisors to each residence hall council. The executive committee consists of the chair of the board, the vice-chair, the secretary, the treasurer and the seven residence hall presidents. RHA assists the residence life staff in the creation of a positive living experience and environment for all resident students through governance, programming and community development.
Senate
Recommends changes in the SGA constitution and in the regulations of the Student Government Association, reviews and approves present and proposed organizational constitutions, and approves or rejects legislation/regulation changes to some policies governing students.
Student Activities Fee Committee
Oversees the Student Activities Fee fund to the inclusiveness and benefit of the Meredith community.
Student Life Committee
Studies the concerns and well-being of the Meredith College community. Any student may bring a campus concern to the Student Life Committee.
Unity Council
The Unity Council studies, addresses and attempts to solve concerns about diversity; promotes inclusiveness and supports the well being of all students and organizations; increases diversity education and awareness on campus; serves as an open forum for students to voice concerns pertaining to issues of diversity and inclusiveness on campus; sponsors and co-sponsors programs, seminars, and/or conferences on campus dealing with diversity, and facilitates and/or participates in Study Circles.
WINGS, Women in New Goal Settings
WINGS is the student organization that represents non-traditional students seeking an undergraduate degree at Meredith College. They may be commuters or they may live on campus. The greatest populations of non-traditional students are 23 years old and greater but non-traditional students also include younger women who are married or have children. The organization’s purpose is to provide information, fellowship, support and leadership opportunities for all non-traditional students as well as to serve as a liaison between non-traditional students and the campus community.
Publications
Meredith College students publish the Meredith Herald, a weekly newspaper; "The Colton Review," an annual arts and literary journal; and the "Oak Leaves," an annual yearbook. Student editors and their staffs, supported by college funding and guidance of faculty advisors, take full responsibility for editing and producing these publications. "The Meredith Herald" and "Oak Leaves" supplement their budgets with the proceeds of other approved fundraising activities. The staff of each publication is further guided by a constitution approved by the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate.
Student publications operate with full editorial independence, free from prior approval of copy. Their endeavors, however, take place within the context of the Meredith community and with an awareness of the college’s mission. Editorial staffs maintain professional standards of journalistic integrity, social responsibility and ethics. They obey copyright laws. The Publications Board, a standing college committee, supports the goals and activities of these publications and arbitrates disagreements regarding policy and accepted practice. The College itself assumes no responsibility for the content of student publications.
Publications Board
Provides support and constructive evaluation for the campus publications. Membership consists of appointed class representatives, faculty and staff representatives, and a representative from the Office of Marketing and Communications. Editors of the three campus publications serve as non-voting members.
"The Colton Review"
(A Journal of Art and Literature)
"The Colton Review" is the student literary magazine and includes poetry, prose and art. Published once yearly and distributed free of charge, "The Colton Review" accepts literary submissions from all interested writers and art submissions from the Meredith community. Work is juried and only the strongest entries are published.
"Meredith Herald"
"The Meredith Herald," the weekly student newspaper, is both a vehicle for keeping the community informed and a permanent record of events that take place at Meredith. It is the medium that allows for total campus involvement through news coverage, letters to the editor, editorials, features, cartoons or special columns. As readers and as contributors, all members of the Meredith community have both the privilege and the responsibility to contribute to the success of the paper.
"Oak Leaves"
The college yearbook, "Oak Leaves," strives to capture the best memories of each year at Meredith. "Oak Leaves" shows the college campus, the academic departments and faculty, the administrative staff, the classes and their special events, the campus organizations, and the athletic and social programs offered each year.
Yearbooks of the previous year are provided during the fall semester of each academic year to all full-time students. Students who are not full-time both semesters may pay for a yearbook. Seniors are responsible for having yearbooks mailed to them the fall semester following graduation or for picking them up at the College before the fall semester ends.
Photographers are scheduled by the yearbook staff to photograph students, but it is the student’s responsibility to make an appointment, have the appropriate photograph made, and provide any additional information needed.
Programming Associations
Campus Activities Board
Brings together Meredith College’s major programming organizations to meet the programming needs of the Meredith community and to encourage active participation in all sponsored events. The members of the Campus Activities Board are the chair, advisor, secretary, treasurer, vice chair/weekend activities chair, publicity chair and the presidents of ACA, MEA, MIA, MRA, MCA, and all four classes as well as the vice presidents of AMC and WINGS and the designee of the RHA president.
Association for Cultural Awareness
This organization exists at Meredith College for the benefit of all students of color and for anyone who wishes to promote diversity. The association is designed to promote the interests of all students of color, to enhance the academic and social lives of students, to advocate for the interests and concerns of students of color, and to promote multi-culturalism. ACA is involved in various activities during the year, such as Blast Off; Gospel Fest; Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration; Worship Services; Black Emphasis Month; Hispanic Heritage Month; and a variety of culture observances. Membership and participation within the organization are open to anyone in the Meredith community.
Meredith Entertainment Association
Coordinates a variety of entertainment and social activities for the entire college community. MEA provides various entertainment on and off campus. For example, MEA sponsors the White Iris Ball, Fall Fest, Luau, Spring Fling, Comedy Night, mixers, picnics and more. Resident and commuter students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College are all invited to participate in MEA programs. Persons interested in working with MEA to plan and implement programs are welcomed at MEA meetings held throughout the year on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please e-mail mea@meredith.edu.
Meredith International Association
Shares knowledge and understanding of the different cultures in the Meredith community. Serves as a support group for international students in the Meredith community. Promotes interest in other cultures, as well as explores cultural values and social and political issues through interaction with other students, faculty, administration, and community groups. To facilitate this purpose, the members of the association sponsor MIA Week activities each year.
Meredith Recreation Association
Provides co-curricular recreation activities for the entire college community. These activities include: intramural sports, Cornhuskin’, Stunt, Little Friends Weekend, aerobics, fitness, socials and recruitment. Persons interested in working on the Executive Board of MRA are encouraged to contact an MRA officer or attend an MRA meeting. Every student is a member of the Meredith Recreation Association.
Religious Organizations
Many opportunities for worship, conversation, “hands-on” ministry, lectures, retreats, conferences, and more are available to the Meredith community. The Meredith Christian Association welcomes students of all faiths and denominations. An Interfaith Council, under the administrative supervision of the chaplain, guides and coordinates all religious organizations granted permission to form a campus organization. Students interested in forming a campus religious organization or club must submit the appropriate documents to the SGA Senate for consideration for approval.
Interfaith Council
Promotes understanding and fellowship among the numerous religious groups on campus. The Interfaith Council is made up of the presidents from the following organizations on our campus: Meredith Christian Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Community of Meredith College, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Every Nation Campus Ministries, MSA, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Other groups that may be in the process of organizing may be invited to join. Together, as a team, the Interfaith Council plans activities that promote fellowship and understanding among the different organizations on our campus.
Campus Crusade for Christ
Communicates the truth of Jesus Christ and the gospel in a sensitive, relevant manner to students on campus. Provides opportunities for students to grow and be equipped for a lifetime of Christian service through Bible studies, conferences, retreats, socials and community events. Provides multiple opportunities to be involved in mission work locally, interculturally and internationally. Encourages an atmosphere of prayer for students and faculty.
Catholic Angels
Supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, Catholic Angels is the Catholic campus ministry at Meredith College. Catholic Angels ministers to the spiritual, social and theological needs of the students, faculty and administration. We stress the values of social justice and participate in programs reaching out to the community at large. Although this group was established to minister to Catholics, it is open to all persons interested in this faith or being a part of this community.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Chi Alpha is made up of students from various religious, ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds. Our group is a Protestant Pentecostal campus ministry in nature but non-denominational in focus and meets with other students in the Raleigh area through weekly gatherings, small groups, social events and retreats. Chi Alpha is sponsored by the Assemblies of God.
Every Nation Campus Ministries
The purpose of Every Nation Campus Ministries at Meredith College is to be a diverse group of Christian students, staff, and associate members who are committed to serving Meredith’s campus by sharing the knowledge of life in Christ Jesus with the Meredith community, helping people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and providing them with training for victorious Christian living, leadership and excellence. We strive to make a positive impact on the Meredith campus by developing students, offering biblical solutions to contemporary problems, and serving every facet of the Meredith community and ultimately the world.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
IVCF is an interdenominational campus ministry open to all students. This organization is committed to helping students come to know Jesus personally and serve him as Lord. This group offers a fellowship where its members unite to share their faith in Jesus and help one another grow as disciples and witnesses to God’s love and forgiveness. Large group connects students from NCSU and Meredith each Thursday night (meetings held at NCSU) and provides a time of learning how Jesus is relevant to students’ lives. There are student-led small groups that meet once a week for Bible study, worship and community. This group is an ideal environment to develop close friendships and grow personally, and it provides many opportunities for summer mission trips, leadership training, retreats and campus community involvement.
Meredith Christian Association
Provides numerous opportunities for the understanding, growth and expression of the Christian faith. The Meredith Christian Association encourages each student to become involved in local churches, and provides sources for finding the right church home-away-from-home. Students of all faiths and denominations are welcome to join weekly fellowships, worship services, local ministry projects, service projects, retreats, and the spring break mission trip. The Meredith Christian Association also provides information for numerous summer mission opportunities.
President: Meredith Cowart
The Muslim Student Association
MSA is a student-run organization, and membership is open to anyone who is interested in joining. The purpose of MSA is to serve the best interest of Islam and Muslims at Meredith College. Towards this end MSA will promote friendship and understanding between Muslim students and the non-Muslim Meredith community, share knowledge and practices of Islam, serve as a support group for Muslim students in the community, and conduct social, cultural, educational and religious activities on behalf of and for its members and the Meredith community at large.
Service Organizations
Service Council
Serves as the coordinating body for Meredith projects and serves all service organizations. Provides a forum for service organizations to collaborate on projects and serve as resources for each other and the college community.
Circle K
Circle K International is a collegiate service organization whose mission is to involve college students in campus and community service while developing quality leaders and citizens.
Meredith College Junior Woman’s Club
Provides a variety of services to the Meredith and Raleigh communities. Affiliated with the Raleigh Junior Woman’s Club Chapter.
Meredith Habitat for Humanity
The purpose of Meredith Habitat for Humanity shall be to help provide the Raleigh community with affordable housing by building, fund-raising, educating and advocating and also to promote awareness on the Meredith College campus of the need for affordable housing in Raleigh.
Philaretian Society
Promotes bonds of sisterhood between members through a variety of service projects in the Meredith and Raleigh communities.
Classes
Class Council
Promotes unity, community and fellowship among and within the classes and within the student body as a whole.
Class officers coordinate traditional class events.
Clubs
ADANCE
ADANCE is a student based and run performing dance organization. It is open to all students, regardless of dance ability, who are interested in classy hip-hop/West African and/or praise (liturgical) dancing. ADANCE, an acronym meaning Angels Dancing Aspiring Nurturing Changing Environment, is all about exploring dance, being disciplined, and being physically fit, yet having fun.
American Institute of Graphic Arts
The purpose of AIGA is to set the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political and cultural contexts. AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing.
American Society of Interior Designers
Promotes professional development in interior design. Membership is open to majors and minors in interior design.
Angels for the Environment
Promotes awareness of environmental issues on the Meredith campus and in the Raleigh area.
Artists’ Alliance
The purpose of the Artists’ Alliance is to provide fellowship through a series of informative lectures, social events, and civil engagements that enhance the Meredith learning experience.
Barber Science Club
Promotes interest in science among the student body and provides an outlet for the special scientific interests of its members.
Canaday Math & Computer Science Club
Membership is comprised of students having an interest in mathematics or computer science.
College Democrats
Serves to stimulate political thought and interest in governmental affairs and to support and promote the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party of the United States.
College Republicans
The College Republicans Club holds monthly meetings and planned activities in order to get students involved in politics and to make them more aware of the party’s principles and ideals.
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference
Conducts programs and activities that build a vital musical culture as well as an enlightened musical public.
Colton English Club
Encourages participation of all students who are English majors or who have English-related interests. Named after Miss Elizabeth Avery Colton, a professor of English at Meredith from 1908 to 1920.
Communication Club
The Communication Club provides an opportunity for the education and fellowship of Meredith College communication majors and those interested in the fields of human and mass communication. The club seeks to offer opportunities for growth and development in the communication field, including panels, speakers, internships, socials and networking relationships.
Die Reblaus German Club
Serves to further the interest of all students in German culture, civilization, and language through the presentation of educational and social programs.
Disability Support Organization
Promotes fellowship for students with disabilities at Meredith College and students who are advocates for people with disabilities. The organization seeks to educate the community and be a voice on campus for students with special needs. Membership is open to all students, faculty and staff.
Extra Theatre Company
Provides an organized forum through which Meredith students may produce theatrical works that are not a part of the scheduled theatrical season. Membership is open to all Meredith students interested in theatre.
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance
A student-run, pro-choice, non partisan, feminist campus organization affiliated with the Feminist Majority Foundation. The FMLA seeks to increase awareness on campus about the struggles women face in terms of the right to choose, pay equity, equal rights, and access to information and resources regarding reproductive health. The organization promotes social, political, and economic equality for women and men, girls and boys.
History and Politics Club
Serves to encourage awareness of historical perspectives to today’s problems, to focus on political problems, to foster an interest in the study of history and politics, to monitor current events and sponsor activities pertaining to these events, and to serve as a means of cultural exchange among all Meredith students.
La Societa Italiana Italian Club
Promotes the study of the Italian language and culture for all Meredith students and faculty.
La Tertulia Spanish Club
Promotes interest of the Spanish-speaking countries and peoples. Exciting cultural activities will engage students and afford them the opportunity to practice Spanish while learning about Hispanic cultures.
Le Cercle Francais French Club
Fosters interest in and a better understanding of the French language and culture.
Mae Grimmer Granddaughters’ Club
Provides an opportunity for fellowship for Meredith students whose mothers, grandmothers, or great grandmothers attended Meredith. Members also participate in alumnae programs.
MC Golfing Angels
This club gives Meredith students the chance to learn, play and improve their golfing skills. The club welcomes all skill levels and encourages members to explore the sport through group outings and practice on golf courses and driving ranges. Members will form bonds and learn skills that will last a lifetime.
Meredith Accounting Association
Established in 1985 for all students with an interest in the field of accounting. Informs students of current accounting issues and educates them about available career alternatives.
Meredith Advocates for Young Children
Open to all students in child development and related fields. Committed to improving the quality and availability of services for children from birth through age eight. Activities include speakers, discussions, hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities.
Meredith Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
A national professional organization open to students majoring in any area of human environmental sciences (i.e., child development, foods and nutrition, clothing and fashion merchandising, interior design and family and consumer sciences).
Meredith Association of
Pre-Health Profession Students
The purpose of this organization is to encourage excellence in pre-health (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, etc.) scholarship. Endeavors to promote cooperation and contact between pre-health students and health professionals within the community. Endeavors to encourage pre-health students to provide service to the surrounding community. Aids in binding together similarly-interested students for the benefit of students, charities and the community.
Meredith Fashion Association
Provides for the professional development of fashion merchandising and design students at Meredith College and those involved in the CRC program. Membership is open to students majoring/minoring in clothing and fashion merchandising and those who have a general interest in this major.
Meredith Nutrition and Wellness Club
Designed for any major interested in topics related to nutrition and wellness. Established in 1989 to promote nutrition throughout the Meredith campus and surrounding Raleigh areas, to market the dietetics program at Meredith College, and to explore career opportunities in the areas of nutrition, food service and wellness.
Meredith Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers
Meredith Students of AMF (Ailing Mothers & Fathers) Support Network assists Meredith students coping with an ailing or deceased loved one and empowers all Meredith students to fight against terminal illness by participating in service activities.
Model United Nations
Promotes the understanding of functions, structures, procedures, committees and principle organs of the United Nations. The club seeks to develop a greater knowledge of the nations of the world, their policies, and the nature of their involvement in the United Nations. The club also attends at least one Model United Nations conference a year.
Psychology Club
Shares the importance of psychology with members of the Meredith community and beyond. Emphasis on interesting aspects of psychology and having fun through events like Psychology Week, the Special Populations Dance, the Carolinas Psychology Conference and other special projects.
Student Social Work Association
Promotes interest and awareness in the field of social work. Members participate in social work related activities on campus and in the community. Serves as the official advisory club to the social work program. All majors are welcome.
Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM)
A professional society that allows students the opportunity to participate in programs that will enhance job skills and networking opportunities. A concentration in human resources is not required to become a member of SHRM. Affiliated with Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association.
Spectrum
Meredith’s gay-straight alliance provides a support group for all members of the campus community who have concerns regarding issues of sexual orientation. Members include people who identify as lesbian, bisexual or transgender; people with family and friends who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender; and others who are interested and supportive. Spectrum serves as an educational forum, fostering tolerance and understanding by promoting campus dialogue through films, discussions and lectures.
Sports Science Association
This organization explores the importance and the use of sport in the community through various activities including: attending sporting events at school and in the community; volunteering at health or sport related events; recruiting local professional guest speakers; and participating in other social activities for the interest of the members. Membership is open to any interested Meredith student.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
The purpose of the SAAC shall be to provide athletes’ input regarding institutional athletic policies in order to enhance the total student-athlete experience, promote opportunity for participation in athletics, protect student-athlete welfare and foster a positive student-athlete image.
Student Business Advisory Board
Serves as a liaison between students and faculty of the Business and Economics Department. Members are nominated at the end of each school year by the sophomore, junior, and senior business and economics majors at Meredith College.
Student NC Association of Educators
Seeks to orient students to the profession of education, to acquaint them with outstanding educators of the state and nation, and to promote the aims and objectives of modern education.
White Iris Circle
The White Iris Circle enhances the image of Meredith College by using the talents of students in recruitment events. The White Iris Circle is an invitation-only organization. Students will be invited to join based on their academics, leadership and ability to promote Meredith.
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart is an animal interest club open to all majors and anyone who calls herself an animal lover. The club will offer volunteer opportunities and trips to places such as zoos, aquariums, SPCA, wildlife rehab clinics and vet schools. Wild at Heart hopes to make a positive impact on the community and broaden students’ knowledge of animals, as well as raise funds to sponsor an endangered species each year.
Honor Societies
Alpha Lambda Delta
The national honor society for freshmen. Freshmen who have completed their first semester with an overall GPA of 3.5 and rank in the top 20% of their class are inducted during the spring semester. Sophomores who have completed their freshman year with an overall GPA of 3.5 and rank in the top 20% of their class are inducted in the fall semester of their sophomore year.
Alpha Psi Omega
Honorary theatre fraternity. Membership is earned by theatre participation both on stage and backstage.
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is devoted to the advancement of scholarship and recognition of nontraditional students continuing their higher education. A nontraditional student at Meredith College is termed a woman over the age of 23. Members must be in the top 10% of their class, have a 3.2 GPA, have 24 graded credits and be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program. These college credits must not include transfer credits. At least twelve credits of the student’s total credits should be earned in courses in Liberal Arts/Sciences, not including applied Arts/Sciences courses.
Advisor: LeNelle Patrick
Beta Beta Beta
The Tau Xi Chapter of Beta Beta Beta was installed at Meredith in 1982. The organization recognizes the interest and achievement of faculty and students in biology. Members are junior or senior science majors who have taken at least 12 credit hours in biology and have a 3.2 average in biology courses and a 3.0 GPA overall.
Delta Mu Delta
International honor society in business administration. The Gamma Rho Chapter of Delta Mu Delta was established at Meredith in the fall of 1980. To be eligible for membership, undergraduate students must have good character, be in the top 20% of their college class, have junior or senior standing, have a 3.25 overall GPA and have 21 credits in business or economics at Meredith. MBA students must be in the top 20% of their second year class and have a 3.6 GPA.
Iota Iota Iota
Named for the goddesses Inanna, Ishtar, and Isis, this is an egalitarian national society of scholars dedicated to the ideals of excellence in Women’s Studies and scholarship. This organization promotes an interest in Women’s Studies, research of social problems affecting women, and other social and intellectual activities that lead to improvements in the condition of life for all people. Membership is open to majors and minors in Women’s Studies who have at least 6 hours in approved Women’s Studies courses and at least a 3.5 in the major or minor. Additionally any student at Meredith College who possesses a strong interest in Women’s Studies, has taken at least 6 hours in Women’s Studies courses, including WST 200, has an overall GPA of 3.0, and who has achieved third semester standing is also eligible for membership in this society.
Kappa Nu Sigma
Organized in 1923, this scholastic honor society takes its name from three Greek words Kallos, Nous, and Sophia, meaning beauty, sound mindedness, and intelligence. The purpose of the society is to promote scholarship at Meredith. Membership is limited to students with junior hours who have a 3.9 GPA or better, students with senior hours who have a 3.8 GPA or better, and graduating seniors who have a 3.7 GPA or better. At least 59 of these hours must be taken at Meredith.
Kappa Omicron Nu
Kappa Omicron Nu is a national Honor Society for students seeking a major in the human environmental sciences department at Meredith College. The five majors include: child development, fashion merchandising and design, family and consumer sciences, foods and nutrition and interior design. Students are chosen from the sophomore, junior and senior classes for this honor. To be eligible for membership, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (overall and at Meredith) and be in the upper 25% of her class, have declared a major (first and second majors) in one of the five majors in the Department of Human Environmental Sciences, have completed 45 semester hours and have shown evidence of superior personal qualities and leadership potential. Students join Kappa Omicron Nu by invitation only.
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies; promotes and encourages professional development among communication majors; provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication; and establishes and maintains closer relationships and mutual understanding between communication studies faculty and students.
Nu Delta Alpha
A national dance honor society designed for dance education students, dance educators and professional dancers to express their devotion to the art form by sharing, recognizing and promoting dance education within schools and communities.
Phi Alpha
The national social work honor society. Membership is open to Meredith students who are admitted to the social work program, have completed at least six semester hours of social work, and have an overall grade point average of 3.0.
Phi Alpha Theta
An honor society that recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated a vital interest in history by excelling in their study of history and in their overall academic studies. Membership is by invitation only.
Phi Lambda Upsilon
National chemistry honor society. Promotes high scholarship in all branches of pure and applied chemistry. Recognizes students who have achieved a high GPA in chemistry and their overall course work.
Pi Delta Phi
National French honor society. To be eligible for membership a student must have taken five courses in French including one in French literature. She must have a GPA of 2.8 in general studies and have a 3.0 average in French.
Pi Kappa Lambda
National honorary society for musicians. Members are chosen from the faculty, graduate students, senior and junior classes each year based on scholastic achievement and musicianship.
Pi Mu Epsilon
A national society that promotes scholarly activity in mathematics. For overall eligibility, a student must have credit for at least two calculus courses and a minimum of two other courses at the 200 level or above. A minimum of two courses must have been taken at Meredith. Specifically, to be eligible for membership, a senior (90 or more credit hours) must have completed at least six courses in mathematics at the 200 level or above with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. In addition, she must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher or be in the upper third of her class, whichever is higher. A junior (60 to 89 credit hours) must have completed at least five courses in mathematics at the 200 level or above with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. In addition, she must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.2 or be in the upper quarter of her class, whichever is higher. A sophomore (26 to 59 credit hours) must have completed at least four courses in mathematics with a grade point average of 4.0. In addition, she must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.2 or be in the upper quarter of her class, whichever is higher.
Pi Sigma Alpha
The National Political Science Honor Society.
Psi Chi
The national honor society in psychology, Psi Chi is both an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. To be eligible for membership, a student must be in the top 35 percent of her class in general scholarship, have an overall 3.0 average in psychology, have completed three semesters of college courses and be a registered major or minor in psychology.
Sigma Alpha Iota
An international professional music fraternity for women. Members are chosen from music students and are admitted on the basis of scholarship, musical ability and recommendation of the music faculty. Chapter is service intensive.
Sigma Delta Pi
National Spanish honor society. Requirements for membership are completion of at least six semester hours in the 300 level of Spanish at Meredith or the equivalent (including at least three semester hours in a 300 level literature course) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in these classes, rank in the upper 35 percent of her respective class, and completion of at least three semesters of the college career.
Sigma Tau Delta
National English Honor Society. This organization recognizes English majors and minors for their academic achievements in the English language and literature. The Alpha Iota Rho chapter of Sigma Tau Delta was established at Meredith in the spring of 2000. To be eligible, Meredith students must have declared their English major or minor and should have completed at least three semesters of course work while maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or better in their English courses, and rank in the top 35% of their class. Inductions will be held in the spring semester.
Silver Shield
Honorary leadership society that serves to recognize junior and senior students who promote by example and precept a well-rounded student life, an understanding between faculty and students, a high standard of honor and cooperation in the student body, the ideals and traditions of Meredith, and commitment to the honor system. Members are selected from the rising and present senior classes by members of the organization and the faculty. The selection is made on the basis of constructive leadership, honor, service to the school and scholarship.
Theta Alpha Kappa
National honor society for the academic study of religion. This organization promotes and recognizes excellence in the academic study of religion; promotes student research in the field; and provides a forum for the exchange of shared interests.
