Honor Societies
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma BGS was founded in 1913, and is the international business honor society for schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which are the top 5 percent of business school programs around the world. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. Inducted as students, BGS members go on to serve in critical leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government, non-profit, and academic sectors. Members currently reside in all 50 U.S. states and more than 190 countries.The University of Denver chapter is among the oldest BGS chapters, founded as number 19 in 1926.
Phi Beta Kappa
Chartered in 1940, the Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma of Colorado chapter elects a small number of juniors and seniors each year to membership in North America’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Membership is by election only and is based on a high level of academic performance, broad course distribution across the liberal arts and sciences and a sustained, demonstrated commitment to intellectual curiosity and the spirit of a liberal arts education.
Honor Societies
There are many additional honor societies open to students at the University. Students should consult with their major advisor or department for information about other honor societies specific to their discipline.