Omicron Delta Kappa
Commencement Cords
Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honor society, came to the Albion campus in 1942. It elects thirdand fourth-year students who exemplify leadership in academics, social and religious affairs, campus government, athletics, journalism, music, drama, and the fine arts. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations, ext. 0433.
Graduating seniors are invited to acknowledge their participation in national academic and leadership honor societies by wearing one of the following for each society: (1) a cord; (2) a pin worn on the graduation robe; or (3) a medallion on a ribbon worn around the neck. Preference is for a cord or a pin, unless only a medallion or a ribbon is available. Current practice of wearing the Phi Beta Kappa cord, a cord for graduating with honors, and the Kente stoles and stoles representing the cultural heritage of our students will continue to be honored. Graduating seniors who are members of Albion College recognized social sororities and fraternities are allowed to wear Greek cords only during the commencement ceremony. Stoles, shawls, medallions, or other types of Greek organization recognition cannot be worn on academic regalia.
Sigma Xi Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, was founded in 1866 as an honor society for scientists and engineers. The Albion chapter, started in 1959, includes faculty and students who are involved in scientific research. Students who have done research at Albion or in an approved off-campus program and who anticipate a career in science are eligible for nomination as associate members.
Chi Alpha Sigma Chi Alpha Sigma, The National College Athlete Honor Society, was founded in 1996 as the first national society to honor collegiate student-athletes who have excelled in both the classroom and in athletic competition. Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college student-athletes who earn a varsity letter in at least one sport while maintaining a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA throughout their junior and/or senior years. The Michigan Zeta chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma was established at Albion College in April 2012. For more information, contact Michael Van Houten, ext. 0293.
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