Is Honor Society membership for professionals as well as students?

Yes. Honor Society® membership is for professionals as well as students.

Honor Society® membership is not limited to current students. Members may be students, graduates, or professionals at any stage of their academic or career journey.

Definition

Honor Society membership is not tied to student status.
Being a professional, graduating, or leaving school does not create, cancel, or change membership. Membership and participation levels are separate from enrollment or employment.

Who can be an Honor Society member?

Honor Society membership includes individuals such as:

Current students
Graduates and alumni
Professionals at various career stages
Individuals who have left school

Membership is open regardless of current enrollment status.

What happens to my membership when I become a professional?

When you become a professional:

Your Honor Society® membership remains active
Your membership does not expire
You continue to be recognized as an Honor Society® member
You continue to receive communications and opportunities available to members

Becoming a professional does not affect membership status.

Do professionals have access to scholarships and opportunities?

Yes.

As long as your membership is active:

You have full access to the Honor Society scholarships platform and available opportunities
Participation levels do not affect scholarship access

Each scholarship or opportunity lists its own eligibility criteria, which may specify student, graduate, or professional requirements.

Do participation levels affect whether professionals can be members?

No.

Participation levels:

Do not create membership
Do not limit membership to students
Do not affect who can belong

Participation levels are optional enhancements available to all members.

Can professionals use Honor Society recognition?

Yes.

Many professionals use Honor Society recognition by:

Listing membership on resumes or professional profiles
Including membership on LinkedIn or similar platforms
Staying connected to member communications and opportunities

Honor Society membership is designed to remain relevant beyond school.

Do I need to update my account when I become a professional?

Updating your profile information (such as education or employment details) is optional. You may update it if you choose, but it is not required to remain a member.

Membership continues regardless of profile updates.

Why does Honor Society include professionals and students?

Honor Society is designed to provide long-term recognition and access, not recognition limited to a single stage of life.

This allows members to:

Maintain recognition as their academic and professional paths evolve
Stay connected to scholarships and opportunities over time
Participate regardless of changes in enrollment or career status

Quick answers

Is Honor Society membership for professionals as well as students? Yes.
Can professionals remain members? Yes.
Does becoming a professional end membership? No.
Do participation levels affect professional membership? No.

Summary

Honor Society® membership is for students and professionals
Membership is not tied to enrollment or career stage
Access to scholarships and opportunities continues with active membership
Participation levels remain optional and unchanged