Honor Societies
We support and celebrate the success of our students.
Each year, students who have distinguished themselves academically can join national academic and professional honor societies. Many students belong to a national academic honor society and a discipline-specific or pre-professional honor society.
Alpha Alpha Alpha
In March 2019, the University of Lynchburg chartered the Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha). It is a national honor society for first-generation college students, and Lynchburg was the first chapter of the society in Virginia. The society recognizes academic excellence and leadership among first-generation students and provides a supportive community to help them succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.
Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa is the National Leadership Honor Society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. Lynchburg chartered its circle in 1997. Since then, the University has inducted more than 1,100 outstanding students who have made a difference in and outside the classroom. Membership in ODK is a mark of the highest distinction and honor, emphasizing the development of the whole person.
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Eta Sigma is the oldest and largest first-year honorary society, inducting students who achieve high academic performance. It aims to encourage and reward high academic achievement among first-year students.
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi is a prestigious honor society for juniors, seniors, and graduate students who exhibit high academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and alumni may also be eligible for membership.
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