Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society was founded in 2004 at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and is open to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. Students initiated into Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society must meet the following criteria:
Membership Overview
All students must be present with a documented disability and work with one of the faculty or staff members in the Office of Disability Services and demonstrate an interest in disability issues.
Membership Requirements
Undergraduate Students
- Completed a minimum of 24 credits
-
Earned an overall Quality Point
Average of 3.10 on a 4.00 scale
Graduate Students
- Completed a minimum of 18 credits
-
Earned an overall Quality Point
Average of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society and Strayer University Commencement
The honor cord and certificate are mailed to the member upon acceptance. The member may wear the cord at commencement to distinguish academic excellence.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact the
faculty sponsor, Rebecca Allen,
at
rebecca.allen@strayer.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does this honor society recognize?
A: Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, recognizes the
accomplishments of high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students
with disabilities.
Q: What does this honor society promote?
A: Because of the negative stereotyping associated
with disability, students have been reluctant to identify themselves
publicly. Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society presents an opportunity to
change that perception by recognizing students with disabilities for
their academic accomplishments. In addition this Honor Society
facilitates development of skills in leadership, advocacy and
education for participating students.
Q: Are all academic disciplines eligible?
A: Yes
Q: How can I obtain an honor cord?
A: Honor cords will be mailed in advance of the ceremony.
Q: May I wear my honor cord at commencement?
A: Yes, the honor cord may be worn at commencement to
distinguish academic excellence.
Q: Are undergraduate students eligible for this honor
society?
A: Yes
Q: What are the requirements for undergraduate
students?
A: Undergraduate students must meet
the following requirements: Present evidence of a documented
disability and work with one of the faculty or staff members in the
Office of Disability Services; demonstrate an interest in disability
issues; complete a minimum of 24 credits; earn an overall Quality
Point Average of 3.10 on a 4.00 scale.
Q: Are graduate students eligible for this honor
society?
A: Yes
Q: What are the requirements for graduate
students?
A: Graduate students must meet the
following requirements: Present evidence of a documented disability
and work with one of the faculty or staff members in the Office of
Disability Services; demonstrate an interest in disability issues;
completed a minimum of 18 credits; earn an overall Quality Point
Average of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale.
Q: Who is the faculty sponsor for Delta Alpha Pi
International Honor Society?
A: The faculty
sponsor is Rebecca Allen, at
rebecca.allen@strayer.edu.
Q: What is the website address?
A: Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society can be found at
www.deltaalphapihonorsociety.org.
