The W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society was established at the Florida State University in 1991 with the induction of 75 charter members. It is a scholastic, leadership and service organization which recognizes the academic achievements of students. The purpose of the W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society is to honor the memory of the outstanding educator, Dr. W.E.B. DuBois by promoting the pursuit of academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.
Membership Information
Membership into the W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society is open to all students of sound character who meet the following membership criteria:
- Undergraduate degree-seeking student enrolled full-time
- Must have achieved sophomore status (30 semester credits or more).
- Must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3
Application for Membership: Download the Application for the W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society
Induction
A formal induction ceremony is conducted every year. Members will be inducted to membership by invitation only. Letters of invitation will be sent to eligible students at least once each academic year.
No eligible university student may be denied membership on the basis of race, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability or the inability to pay dues.