Selection Criteria

Phalanx Honor Society

Suggested GPA: 2.9
Criteria: Service, Leadership, Devotion to the Alma Mater
Eligibility: Enrolled Full-time Junior, Senior, or Graduate Students; Must have attended RPI for 2 consecutive semesters
Judicial Standing: Clear
Academic Standing: Good
Notification of Selection: Via hand-delivered letter
Recognition: Tapping Ceremony, Sign Phalanx Book, Certificate, Pin
Nominated between: Early November – Start of January Classes

Phalanx Honor Society – Honorary Membership

Criteria: Staff member who has increased welfare of the Institute by their personal activity
Eligibility: Affiliated with RPI for a minimum of 5 years
Notification of Selection: Via hand-delivered letter
Recognition: Announced at Ceremony, Certificate, Pin
Nominated between: Early November – Start of January Classes

White Key Honor Society

Suggested GPA: 2.9
Criteria: Service, Leadership, Devotion to the Alma Mater
Eligibility: Enrolled First-year or Sophomore Students
Judicial Standing: Clear
Academic Standing: Good
Notification of Selection: Via hand-delivered letter
Recognition: Announced at Ceremony, Certificate, Pin
Nominated between: Early November – Start of January Classes

Who’s Who Award

Required GPA: None
Criteria: Participation, Future Leadership Ability, Potential, Community Involvement
Eligibility: Enrolled Full-time Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Students
Judicial Standing: Clear
Academic Standing: Good
Notification of Selection: Via RPI email address
Recognition: Certificate
Nominated between: October – November

Phalanx Honor Society, as an organization of Rensselaer, complies with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.