ACHS Member Societies List and What “Certified” Typically Means

Quick definition: ACHS (Association of College Honor Societies) is a voluntary membership association (trade association) composed of certain honor societies. It is not an accrediting or regulatory body.

This page lists honor societies that ACHS publicly identifies as “certified.” In the ACHS context, “certified” is best understood as association membership context—not accreditation, not regulation, and not a universal measure of legitimacy or value.

Start here: What Is ACHS (Association of College Honor Societies)?
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What “ACHS certified” typically means

In general terms, “ACHS certified” typically indicates that an organization participates in ACHS and meets ACHS’s internally defined membership criteria. This is best understood as affiliation context within a private association.

What it does not mean

In the ACHS context, “certified” does not mean:

• Government approval or government oversight
• College or university accreditation
• Academic program accreditation
• A guarantee of scholarships, internships, jobs, or outcomes
• A universal definition of legitimacy for all honor societies

Is an honor society required to be on this list to be legitimate?

No. There is no legal or academic requirement for an honor society to belong to ACHS. Many legitimate honor societies operate outside of ACHS using different models of recognition.

ACHS member societies (as listed by ACHS)

Below is the list of honor societies that ACHS publicly identifies as “certified.” Each name links to a reference page for easier research. Membership status can change over time.

• Alpha Beta Gamma
• Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
• Alpha Epsilon
• Alpha Epsilon Delta
• Alpha Epsilon Rho
• Alpha Eta Mu Beta
• Alpha Iota Delta
• Alpha Kappa Delta
• Alpha Kappa Mu
• Alpha Lambda Delta
• Alpha Phi Sigma
• Alpha Pi Mu
• Alpha Sigma Lambda
• Alpha Sigma Mu
• Alpha Sigma Nu
• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Beta Kappa Chi
• Beta Phi Mu
• Chi Alpha Sigma
• Chi Epsilon
• Chi Sigma Iota
• Delta Epsilon Sigma
• Delta Mu Delta
• Epsilon Mu Eta
• Epsilon Pi Phi
• Epsilon Pi Tau
• Gamma Theta Upsilon
• Kappa Mu Epsilon
• Kappa Omicron Nu
• Kappa Tau Alpha
• Lambda Pi Eta
• Lambda Sigma
• Mortar Board
• Mu Kappa Tau
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Omega Chi Epsilon
• Omega Rho
• Omicron Delta Epsilon
• Phi Alpha
• Phi Alpha Theta
• Phi Beta Delta
• Phi Eta Sigma
• Phi Sigma
• Phi Sigma Iota
• Phi Sigma Tau
• Phi Upsilon Omicron
• Pi Delta Phi
• Pi Gamma Mu
• Pi Kappa Lambda
• Pi Sigma Alpha
• Pi Tau Sigma
• Pi Theta Epsilon
• Psi Beta
• Psi Chi
• Rho Chi
• Sigma Beta Delta
• Sigma Delta Pi
• Sigma Lambda Alpha
• Sigma Lambda Chi
• Sigma Pi Sigma
• Sigma Tau Delta
• Sigma Theta Tau
• Tau Alpha Pi
• Tau Beta Pi
• Tau Sigma Delta
• Theta Alpha Kappa
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon
• Xi Sigma Pi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACHS?
ACHS is a voluntary membership association (trade association) composed of certain honor societies. It is not an accrediting or regulatory body.

Is ACHS accreditation?
No. ACHS is not an accrediting body. Accreditation in higher education applies to colleges and universities and is handled by recognized accrediting organizations.

What does “ACHS certified” mean?
In general terms, “ACHS certified” typically indicates participation in ACHS and alignment with ACHS’s internally defined membership criteria. This is best understood as affiliation context within a private association.

Is an honor society required to be on this list to be legitimate?
No. There is no legal or academic requirement for an honor society to belong to ACHS. Many legitimate honor societies operate outside of ACHS.

Does being on this list guarantee benefits or outcomes?
No. Being listed here does not guarantee scholarships, internships, jobs, or outcomes. Students should evaluate each invitation based on disclosures, benefits, eligibility clarity, and fit.

Important Notice

This page is provided for educational and informational purposes to support transparency and informed student choice. It does not assert wrongdoing, illegality, or misconduct by any organization, including the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). Honor Society® is an independent, voluntary membership organization committed to transparency and informed student choice. For additional information, visit support.honorsociety.org.