Honor Societies

Students with qualifying grade point averages may join one of North Lake’s four honor societies. Members participate in community service and social events.

Mu Alpha Theta Math National Honor Society

Promoting a better understanding of math and implementation of math skills in everyday life. Requirements: 3.3 overall GPA and 3.5 GPA overall in math courses.
Contact: nlc.mualphatheta@gmail.com or Jerry Mayfield at (972)-273-3533 in Room P-326 or Ellen Miller at (972)-273-3526 in Room P-327.

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter)

Alpha Zeta Eta is the North Lake College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, honor society of the two year college. Depending on the university chosen, students transferring from NLC may be awarded an automatic transfer scholarship. Members can earn community service hours, gain leadership experience, and network with many of the people and businesses we work with.
Contact: nlc.phithetakappa@gmail.com or William Videtto at 972-273-3390.

Requirements

Minimum 3.5 GPA to join.
At least 12 NON-DEVELOPMENTAL credit hours.
Official, sealed transcript to be turned in (from Admissions office).
One time $95 membership fee.

Once inducted, members are not required to be active at their community college; however, active members can build their resumes before transferring to another college, adding the experience they will receive at NLC. Also, members may have a chance to apply for more scholarships reserved for Phi Theta Kappans only.

Phi Theta Kappa Website

Psi Beta Psychology National Honor Society

Psi Beta is a Psychology National Honor Society designed for students who are interested in the field of psychology. Requirements: 3.0 GPA, 12 transferable credit hours, 1 Psychology class with a grade of B or higher.
Contact: nlc.psibeta@gmail.com or Enrique Otero at (972)-273-3128 in Room H-209.

Omicron Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society (Omicron Gamma Chapter)

Omicron Sigma Kappa Delta is a two year English honor society that promotes intellectual enlightenment for its North Lake students. The society provides opportunities for scholarship, publication and interaction with other literary enthusiasts.
Contact: nlc.omicronsigmakappadelta@gmail.com or Dr. Phyllis Elmore or Tracie Hernandez.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a two-year college with an Omicron Gamma Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta.
Have completed a minimum of one college course (excluding developmental courses) in English language or literature.
Have no grade lower than a B in English.
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) in general scholarship.
Have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college course work for a cumulative total of twelve semester hours.
Students are not required to be English majors.