Can I stay an Honor Society® member without upgrading?

Yes. You can remain an Honor Society® member without ever upgrading.

Honor Society® membership is free. All members begin with free Basic membership, and upgrading to a paid participation level is optional.

You are not required to upgrade to join, remain a member, or continue receiving membership communications.

Definition

Upgrading is optional.
Honor Society membership exists independently of paid participation levels. Choosing not to upgrade does not affect membership status.

What happens if I never upgrade?

Nothing changes.

If you never upgrade:

• You remain a full Honor Society® member

• Your free Basic membership stays active

• Your membership does not expire

• You continue to receive communications and opportunities available to free Basic members

Many members choose to remain at the free Basic level indefinitely.

Does not upgrading affect my membership status?

No.

Not upgrading:

• Does not cancel membership

• Does not reduce membership status

• Does not cause membership to expire

Members at the free Basic level are full Honor Society® members.

Can I upgrade later if I want to?

Yes.

Members may choose to upgrade to a paid participation level at any time. Many members choose to upgrade later when it aligns with milestones such as applying for scholarships, preparing for graduation, or updating resumes or professional profiles.

Upgrading later is normal and expected.

What happens if I upgrade and then cancel?

If you upgrade and later cancel or downgrade a paid participation level:

• Paid benefits remain active through the end of the billing period

• Your account returns to free Basic membership

• Your Honor Society membership continues uninterrupted

Canceling a paid participation level does not cancel membership.

Do I lose access to Honor Society if I don’t upgrade?

No.

Free Basic membership continues to provide recognition as an Honor Society® member and access to communications and opportunities available to free Basic members.

Why does Honor Society allow members to remain without upgrading?

Honor Society is designed to be inclusive and flexible.

Allowing members to remain at the free Basic level ensures:

• No financial pressure to belong

• Long-term access to recognition

• The freedom to decide later whether optional participation levels are useful

Quick answers

• Can I stay a member without upgrading? Yes.

• Is upgrading required? No.

• Does membership expire if I don’t upgrade? No.

• If I cancel a paid level, do I stay a member? Yes.