Commencement Honor Cords
Academic Honor Regalia
The following list contains regalia for honor societies listed in the Commencement Program.
Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society
double teal cord
Alpha Kappa Delta is an international honor society dedicated to the investigation of humanity for the purpose of service and the acknowledgement and promotion of excellence in the study of sociology.
Alpha Mu Alpha Marketing (Business) Honor Society
single navy cord and pin
Alpha Mu Alpha is a national marketing honorary, recognizing qualified undergraduate students for their outstanding scholastic achievement in the area of marketing.
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society
green and red double cord
Beta Beta Beta, Rho Iota Chapter, is a national honor society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.
Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society
black red and gold
Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German Language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to man's eternal search for peace and truth.
National Honor Society of Dance Arts
light blue and white double cord with medallion
Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society
royal blue and white braided cord
Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Gamma Eta Chapter is the national honor society in chemistry at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ recognizing outstanding students demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field of chemistry.
Kappa Alpha Omicron Environmental Studies Honor Society
white and dark green braided cord
Kappa Alpha Omicron, Iota Chapter, is an interdisciplinary Environmental Honor Society for students who excel in their academic studies as an environmental studies or science major. The students have interests ranging from economics to the natural sciences, and share a common goal to better the environment through community service and education.
Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society
white stole with gold letters and seal
Lambda Alpha is the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology. It was founded for the purpose of encouraging and stimulating scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty, and other persons engaged in the study of anthropology.
Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society
blue and gold double cord
Omicron Delta Epsilon is an international honor society recognizing high achievement and strong personal interest in economics.
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society
black, white and light blue triple cord (for 2021)
Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society recognizing and encouraging the achievement of exemplary character and superior quality in scholarship and learning.
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
red and light blue double cord
Phi Alpha Theta is a national honor society for students in the upper third of their class who have demonstrated excellence in research and writing in the field of history.
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society
pin
Phi Beta Kappa, Theta of Maryland, Sheltered at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, the oldest undergraduate honors organization in the United States, celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honor Society
white and purple double cord
Phi Sigma Tau, Delta Chapter, is a national honor society recognizing high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy.
Pi Delta Phi French Honor Society
red, white and blue braided
Pi Delta Phi is a national honor society recognizing outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature.
Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society
yellow double cord with medallion
Pi Lambda Theta is a national honor society recognizing high standards in the study of education.
Pi Mu Epsilon Math Honor Society
gold, purple and lilac triple cord
Pi Mu Epsilon, Maryland Iota Chapter, is the national honorary mathematics society. The purpose of the organization is to promote scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions.
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
red, white and black braided double cord
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society in political science recognizing students in the upper third of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship and personal interest in government, international relations, or public administration.
Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
blue and white braided double cord
Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology, awarding distinction to students in the upper 35% of their class who have demonstrated productive scholarship in psychology.
Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society
hunter green and gold
Sigma Beta Delta is a national honor society in business, recognizing students in the top 20% of their class who aspire toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
Sigma Delta Pi Hispanic Studies Honor Society
red and gold double cord
Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Zeta Chapter, is a national honor society in Spanish, recognizing students in the upper 35% of their class who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and commitment to the study of Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture.
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
black and red double cord
Sigma Tau Delta is an international honor society whose central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature.
Other Academic Honors
Cater Society of Junior Fellows
white and maroon double cord
Presidential Fellows
black and maroon double cord
National Society of Leadership and Success
black and platinum double cord