Alpha Kappa Delta is a national sociology honor society. The ETA of Wisconsin chapter was established at UW-Whitewater in 1970. AKD is an organization dedicated to the scientific study of social phenomena for the promotion of human welfare. To be eligible for membership, individuals must have declared a major or minor in sociology, have completed at least four sociology courses, be at least junior standing, have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all sociology courses and have a minimum 3.30 GPA overall.
Alpha Phi Sigma is a national criminal justice honor society that recognizes academic excellence of students of criminal justice. To be eligible for membership, individuals must have declared a major or minor in criminal justice or a related field, completed 45 credits, have a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in courses in criminal justice, rank in the top 35% of their class, and have taken a minimum of four criminal justice courses.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter, sponsored by the Department of Computer Science, is open to all who want to expand their knowledge and skills in different aspects of computing, including artificial intelligence, software development, and more.
Beta Beta Beta, national honorary biological society, was established at UW-Whitewater in 1960. Beta Beta Beta seeks to encourage scholarly attainment in this field of learning by reserving its membership for those who achieve superior academic accomplishments and who indicate special aptitude for the subject of biology.
Delta Phi Alpha is the National German Honor Society. The Sigma Delta chapter of the society was established at the UW-Whitewater in 2007. Initiates must be at least sophomore standing and have completed a minimum of two years of German at the university level with registration in an advanced course, earn a minimum grade average of 3.33 in all German courses taken as well as a minimum of 2.67 GPA in all courses of study at the university level, and also demonstrate continued interest in the study of German language and literature.
Gamma Theta Upsilon is an international geographical honor society. Gamma Upsilon chapter of the society was established at UW-Whitewater in 1965. The primary function of the society is to further professional interest in geography by affording a common organization for those interested in this field. Full regular membership is limited to persons possessing superior academic records and completion of at least three courses in geography.
Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond between social work students and promote humanitarian goals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. To be eligible for the membership, students must have achieved junior status, completed 9 semester hours of core social work major courses, and achieved an overall GPA in the top 35% of social work majors.
Phi Alpha Theta is an international honorary society in history. Nu-Beta chapter was installed at UW-Whitewater in the spring of 1967. Membership is open to students who have completed 12 or more units in history with at least a 3.10 grade point average in all history courses. Initiates must also have a 3.00 grade point average in two-thirds of all remaining courses.
Pi Delta Phi is a national honor society which recognizes outstanding scholarship in French. To be eligible for membership, you must be a senior who has completed three advanced French courses and who has a 3.00 grade point average in French and a 3.00 cumulative grade point average.
Pi Mu Epsilon is the National Mathematics Honorary Society. Membership is open to full-time undergraduates who have fulfilled the following requirements: completed at least two semesters of Calculus; completed two mathematics or statistics courses above the Calculus level; have a GPA of at least 3.00 in all Mathematics courses; and have an overall GPA of at least 3.00.
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honorary association for political science. The UW-Whitewater Chapter, Pi Mu, welcomes all students who fulfill the following requirements: 10 units in Political Science, 3.5 grade point average in Political Science courses, and 3.00 grade point average overall.
Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, recognizes excellence in scholarship for graduate and undergraduate students who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests. Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must rank not lower than the highest 35 percent of their class in general scholarship and must have demonstrated superior scholarship in psychology.
Sigma Delta Pi, national professional society in Spanish studies, was established at UW-Whitewater in 1966. Eligible for membership are those students who have completed at least three upper-division Spanish courses (300 or 400-level) or have completed two with current enrollment in a third, have attained a 3.00 GPA in Spanish courses and 2.75 overall GPA, and have completed at least three university semesters.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon is the National Honor Society for the Earth Sciences. The Eta Omega Chapter was established at UW-Whitewater in 2011, recognizing scholarship and professionalism in the Earth Sciences as evidenced by a 3.00 minimum GPA for at least 10 credit hours in Earth Science classes. Eta Omega Chapter is also affiliated with the American Institute of Professional Geologists as the first student AIPG chapter in Wisconsin, established in 2015.
Sigma Pi Sigma is the physics national honor society. Membership is open to all students with an overall G.P.A. of at least 3.00 and a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 in physics, based upon at least three physics classes applicable toward a physics major.
Sigma Tau Delta, the national English Honor Society, is open to English majors and minors who have had at least two courses past ENGLISH 101 and ENGLISH 102, have at least a B average in English, and rank within the top 35% of their class overall. The society sponsors regional and national conventions, a literary magazine, and writing awards for creative and critical writing.
Actuarial Club is an organization that provides individuals interested in the actuarial field with opportunities to learn, network, and develop skills related to their careers, including information about actuarial exams.
Bridge Club is a great place to learn or expand upon your Bridge-playing skills and meet others who enjoy a good game of cards.
Chemistry Club is an organization open to anyone interested in Chemistry and/or Science related activities.
English Club is an organization open to anyone interested in English language or literature.
French Club is an organization open to anyone interested in French language and culture.
German Club is an organization open to all students in German and to anyone interested in German culture.
GEOEnvi is a professional and social organization in the field of geography, geology, and environmental science and is sponsored by the Department of Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The organization seeks to: 1) advance professional and social interest in the geosciences and environmental sciences and studies; 2) strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences, other than those offered in the classroom and laboratory; 3) advance the status of geography, geology, and environmental science; 4) better acquaint persons in the academic and non-academic community with the increasing opportunities in geography, geology, and environmental sciences; and 5) promote involvement and camaraderie between fellow students, faculty, and staff within the Department of Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science.
Criminal Justice Organization (CJO) is a student organization for those who plan to pursue a career in any criminal justice agency, as well as for those who simply want to learn more about the realities of the CJ system. CJO provides valuable educational and networking opportunities, including taking field trips, hosting guest speakers from a variety of agencies, and offering CPR/AED, First Aid, Safe Zone, and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting certification.
Law Society, co-sponsored by the Political Science Department and the Finance and Business Law Department, is open to pre-law students and anyone interested in the law. Students have the opportunity to attend speaker meetings and participate in field trips.
Pre-Health Club is an organization open to anyone interested in a health career. The club offers members opportunities to connect with others that are preparing for and applying to graduate professional programs, meet with graduate program admissions counselors, attend open houses, and participate in volunteer options.
Psychology Club is a student organization for all individuals interested in the psychology field. All UW-Whitewater students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members are welcome to join and attend our meetings. Our mission is to value our members’ perceptions and end goals within this organization.
Society of Physics Students is open to all students who are in physics or related fields. In 1965 the club became a student section of the American Institute of Physics, a national federation of leading societies in physics.
Social Work Student Organization seeks to unite the Social Work majors to promote the major and to get involved on campus and in the community. It provides a great opportunity to make connections with fellow social work students and the social work faculty.
Spanish Club offers members cultural activities pertaining to the Spanish speaking countries to create an interest in the culture and ways of life of the Spanish-speaking world and to stimulate greater understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking friends the world over.
Student Math Association is a student organization that provides students majoring, minoring, or just interested in math with information pertaining to the math field, and encourages and informs students about the use of math in every aspect of life.
Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Club is a student run organization that is housed in the Biology Department but open to students from any major on campus that share an interest in the natural world, ecology, organismal biology, and conservation of natural resources. The club is overseen by a committee of elected students that generate group activities ranging from survey work and habitat restoration, to recreational hikes and field trips to local zoos, museums, and other similar institutions.
UWW EMPOWER! is a non-profit student organization dedicated to empowering the community through philanthropic action and volunteer work. UWW EMPOWER! provides Kiva loans, funds scholarships, engages in various volunteer activities in the community, and selects UWW student commencement speakers. The organization is open to all UWW students.
