Aquinas Honor Society

Aquinas Honor Society
Founded	Before or in 1951;74 years ago (1951) University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Type	Honor
Affiliation	Independent
Status	Active
Emphasis	Seniors
Scope	Local
Chapters	1
Headquarters	Houston , Texas United States

Aquinas Honor Society is an honor society at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. It was established around 1951.

History

Aquinas Honor Society is an honor society at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. It has existed since at least 1951. ^[1] In 1959, the society presented its first annual scholarship to a student at the university. ^[2]

The induction ceremony for the Aquinas Honor Society is held each spring as part of the UST Senior Honors Convocation. ^{[3] [4] [5]} Members receive a key at the ceremony. ^[5]

Symbols

The Aquinas Honor Society key is similar to that of the Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving the key, the member is entitled to wear the key with his or her academic regalia.^{[ citation needed ]} No specified means for displaying the key are given, therefore keys are often displayed by various means (chains, pins, or attachments) on the academic robes of graduating students.^{[ citation needed ]}

Membership

Membership in the Aquinas Honor Society is open to graduating seniors who have a 3.00 cumulative GPA and who been on the Dean's List by achieving a 3.30 GPA or better in at least five different semesters on campus. ^[4]

See also

• Honor society

References

1. "Turning 90, UST Celebrates You, Mary Clare Albrecht '51". University of St. Thomas Houston. September 21, 2020. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
2. "Barbara Ernstes Wins St. Thomas Scholarship". Newspapers.com. The Brookshire Times. 1954-05-13. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
3. "Academic Honors Policy Number: A.02.09". University of St. Thomas Policies. University of St. Thomas. December 7, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
4. "Honors Convocation". Star View. 3 (13): 4. April 30, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2024– via University of St. Thomas.
5. Undergraduate Catalog 2016/2017. Houston: University of St. Thomas. 2016. p. 59. Retrieved May 22, 2024.