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Welcome to the members page of University of Rochester Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Here you will find information about becoming a member, and all of the benefits that a Golden Key membership can offer.

MEMBERSHIP
Golden Key invites the top 15% of junior and senior students (with approximately a 3.70 GPA or higher) to be members.  An invitation to the Society formally distinguishes its recipient as a part of this elite group.  Golden Key maintains selective requirements and emphasizes diversity by recognizing students from all fields of study in both part-time and full-time status.

Members pay a membership fee upon induction of $70 to support the Society's mission of investing in academic excellence.  There are no other fees required to maintain lifetime membership and benefits.  Golden Key allocates a portion of the membership fee to scholarships, and another portion of the fee is returned to the chapter to support community service programs.

BENEFITS
Scholarships
  • Over $500,000 awarded annually to both undergraduate and graduate students
  • Scholarship programs in many fields, including the visual arts, performing arts, writing, research, and service
Member Discounts & Post-Graduate Benefits
  • Members are eligible for select scholarshiops including a $10,000 Scholar Award for post-graduate study
  • Opportunities exist for involvement in alumni chapters
  • Exclusive discounts and promotions to members through corporate partners
  • Active members may purchase honors cords to wear at commencement; the most active members are given cords by the chapter
  • For more information, click here
Academic Recognition
  • Recognition by an international honors organization
  • Induction ceremony and reception honoring new members
  • Personalized membership certificate and press release announcement
  • Graduation honor cords, stoles, pins, and pendants available
Leadership and Community Service Opportunites
  • Local, regional and international community service programs
  • International conventions and regional conferences
  • Local, regional and international leadership positions are available
  • Our chapter elects a new Executive Board each year
  • Golden Key is a partner with several community service organizations, including America's Promise, Teach for America and Make a Difference Day
Resume Strengthener
Career Assistance
  • Exclusive internship and employment opportunities through Golden Key's Corporate affiliates
  • Golden Key online career center provides tools to assist in your job search
  • Members are recognized and rewarded by major companies including Bank of America, Boeing, Ford Motor Company, Gateway, General Mills, MBNA America, Merck & Co. Inc. and Shell
  • Members are preferntially hired by these companies over non-members, and when companies need to fill a position, members are searched for potential applicants
Networking
  • Golden Key has over 300 chapters in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
  • Golden Key currently has over 1 million high-achieving members from 151 countries
  • Members have access to Golden Key International's chapter directory and online alumni directory
Publications, including CONCEPTS Magazine and the Rewarding Excellence E-dition E-newsletter