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Alpha Phi Sigma

The only national Criminal Justice honor society for Criminal Justice majors.  The society recognizes academic excellence of baccalaureate and graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as juris doctorate.  Students are required to complete three full-time semesters, have a minimum GPA of 3.00 with a minimum GPA of 3.20 in Criminal Justice courses, and be in the top 35 percent of their class.

Advisor: Dr. Kelly Ficner (dehautk@canton.edu)

Chi Alpha Epsilon (Alpha Sigma Chapter)

A national honor society comprised of Educational Opportunity Program students and other full-time students initially enrolled in post-secondary development programs, who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above for two consecutive semesters.

Advisor: Scott Quinell (quinells@canton.edu)

Golden Key

An international and cross-discipline honor society for those students enrolled in a baccalaureate program.  Membership is extended to those junior and senior students who possess a GPA that, when calculated, is within the top 15 percent of their class.

Advisor: Dr. Marela Fiacco (fiaccom@canton.edu)

Phi Theta Kappa (Lambda Eta Chapter)

An international honor society for students at two-year colleges.  To be inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Lambda Eta, members must have a 3.50 GPA for one full semester and maintain a 3.25 GPA overall thereafter.

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Tau Alpha Pi (New York Mu Chapter)

A national honor society consisting of students and alumni of Engineering Technology curricula.  Students are required to maintain a 3.75 GPA for three semesters prior to induction.  SUNY Canton was chartered in 1981.

Advisor: Dr. Mike Newtown (newtonm@canton.edu) and Dr. Lucas Craig (craigl@canton.edu)

Tau Phi Zeta (Alpha Chapter)

A national honor society consisting of students of Veterinary Science Technology curricula. Students must complete the VSCT 112 and 212 courses and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA to be eligible. The Alpha Chapter was chartered in 2015.

Advisor: Alicia Dunn (jacks127@canton.edu)

National Society of Leadership and Success

A national leadership honor society. Students are selected for membership based on academic standing and leadership potential. There is a fee to join.

Advisor: RJ Thayer (mattimorer@canton.edu)

Pi Sigma Eta

A national mortuary science honor fraternity that recognizes academic excellence in funeral service. To be eligible, students need a 3.0 or higher in all funeral service courses.

Advisor: Dr. David Penepent

SUNY Canton Honor Council

A council overseen by the SUNY Canton Student Government Association. The Honor Council ensures that each Honor Society follows Canton regulations and expectations.

Advisor: Dr. Barat Wolfe (honors@canton.edu)