Scholastic Honors (undergraduate students)

Dean's List:
To qualify for the Dean's List at the conclusion of each semester's work, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.

Graduation with Honors:
Undergraduate students may receive honors at graduation are for the following weighted grade point averages computed for the four years' work:

Summa cum laude, 3.85
Magna cum laude, 3.70
Cum laude, 3.50

Alpha Sigma Nu:
Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society, serves to reward and encourage scholarship, loyalty, and service to the ideals of Jesuit higher education. To be nominated for membership, undergraduate students must have scholastic rank in the top 15 percent of their class, demonstrate a proven concern for others through involvement in extracurricular activities and service to the University, and manifest a true concern and commitment to the values and goals of the society. In 2004, non-traditional undergraduate students and graduate students became eligible for induction as well. The Fairfield chapter was reactivated in 1981 and includes outstanding seniors who are encouraged to promote service to the University and provide greater understanding of the Jesuit ideals of education within the University Community.

Phi Beta Kappa:
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most widely recognized national academic honor society in the United States. Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, the society's aim is to encourage academic excellence in the broad range of the liberal arts. Membership is restricted to students who complete most of their coursework in the liberal studies curriculum; typically those are students who pursue B.A. or B.S. degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fairfield's Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established in 1995. Each spring it installs new members from among the most academically talented juniors and seniors. Election to this chapter is based on scholastic standing and academic accomplishments.

Beta Gamma Sigma:
Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business programs accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. With more than 440,000 members worldwide, the society's membership comprises the brightest and best of the world's business leaders. At Fairfield University, the top 5 percent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors, and the top 20 percent of graduate students are eligible for membership in the University's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter, which was established in 1998. Each spring, an induction ceremony is held at the Charles F. Dolan School of Business to welcome new members into the society.

Other National Honor Societies:
Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Med)
Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology)
Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language)
Alpha Sigma Lambda (Part-Time, University College)
Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting)
Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)
Lambda Pi Eta (Communication)
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)
Omicron Delta Kappa (Student Leadership)
Phi Alpha Theta (History)
Pi Delta Kappa (Education)
Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
Psi Chi (Psychology)
Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies)
Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics)
Sigma Tau Delta (English)
Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing)
Sigma XI (Engineering)
Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies)

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