HONOR CORDS Indiana Tech recognizes three levels of outstanding academic achievement by undergraduates when a degree is earned. The level of distinction is indicated on transcripts. These students are wearing gold honor cords. ***Summa Cum Laude (with greatest honor) GPA of 3.90 and above **Magna Cum Laude (with great honor) GPA of 3.70 and above *Cum Laude (with honor) GPA of 3.50 and above Many nationally recognized honor societies also designate academic achievement with honor cords and/or medallions. Following are explanations of additional colors today. Alpha Chi Honor Society Region V, Indiana Lambda, Chapter 279 Alpha Chi is a national coeducational academic honor society for all disciplines. Since 1922 its purpose has been to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction.
INDIANA TECH ALMA Hail to thee, our alma mater. Hail to thee. Each hand and every heart. Our pledge will ever be. Sing now together. Sing her name out loud. In joys and tears, for coming years, sing it strong and proud. All hail Indiana Tech, All hail to thee. Original lyric and composition by: Meridith Willson Revised lyric and composition by: Darius D. Darling
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Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors and requires confirmation by faculty. The Indiana Tech chapter began in 1986 and holds an induction ceremony for new members each fall. These students are wearing emerald green and sapphire blue honor cords along with medallions. Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration The purposes of Sigma Beta Delta are to encourage and recognize scholarship and achievement among students of business, management and administration; and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. To be eligible for membership, a business student must rank in the upper 20 percent of the junior, senior or master’s class as well as satisfy certain credit hour requirements and be invited to membership by the faculty officers. These students are wearing green and gold honor cords. Military Red, white and blue cords signify military service.