French National Honor Society German National Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society

Pi Delta Phi was founded as a departmental honor society at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1906. After twenty years as a local chapter, Pi Delta Phi declared itself the National French Honor Society and chartered the Beta Chapter at the University of Southern California in 1925.

The Society expanded slowly during the next fifteen years. Since the end of World War II, Pi Delta Phi has enjoyed phenomenal growth. At the present time, it numbers more than 285 chapters established at representative public and private colleges and universities in almost every state, as well as chapters in Paris and Aix-en-Provence.

The Society was admitted to membership in the Association of College Honor Societies in 1967.

The official publication of Pi Delta Phi is the Newsletter.

1. You are a junior or a senior

2. You are a French major or minor

3. You have a GPA in French courses of 3.0 or better

4. You have taken at least one course in French literature (FRE 318, 321, 322, 323, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 495, etc.)

5.) There will be an initiation ceremony on a date to be determined each academic year. You are required to attend the ceremony to become a member.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit the following to Professor Anne Caillaud by TBD.

1.) A one-time membership fee to become a lifelong member of Pi Delta Phi:

• $45 for Premium Regular membership: this includes a certificate, a pin and a graduation cord
• $35 for Regular membership: this includes a certificate, a pin, but no cords
• Payments can be made in cash or check
  • Please make all checks out to Isabelle Cata

2.) Contact information: Name, phone number, and home and e-mail addresse

The purpose of this Society shall be:

1.) To recognize outstanding scholarship in the French languages and its literature;

2.) To increase the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world;

3.) To stimulate and encourage French cultural activities

"The National German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to man's eternal search for peace and truth."

Lambda Nu, the Grand Valley chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, was chartered in 2003. Induction ceremonies are held every spring.

1.) A minimum of two years of college or university German or their equivalent with the attainment of sophomore standing and an official registration in an advanced course or its equivalent or corresponding advanced placement.

2.) A minimum average standing of B+ (3.3) or its equivalent in all German courses taken.

3.) A minimum of B- (2.7) or its equivalent in all courses of study at the college and university level.

4.) Indication of continued interest in the study of German language and literature.

If you meet the above requirements, please reach out to Prof Donovan Anderson for additional information

National dues for regular members are $20.00. Each new member receives a certificate and honors cord.

Sigma Delta Pi invites those students who seek excellence in the study of the culture, language, literature, and history of the Spanish-speaking peoples to apply for admission to the chapter for 2023. Our local GVSU chapter is authorized to honor with membership outstanding students who are earnest supporters of all things Hispanic. 

This national honor society was formed to encourage colleges and universities to promote a greater interest in and a deeper understanding of Spanish speaking cultures and to foster friendly relations and mutual respect.  Sigma Delta Pi exhibits its sense of pride through its insignia, the royal seal of Fernando de Aragón and Isabel de Castilla, and the red and gold colors of the Spanish flag.

1.) At least junior-level standing and a cumulative grade point average of 3.2.

2.) Completion of at least three years of study of college-level Spanish (18 semesters credit hours or the equivalent thereof), including having completed with a letter grade:

• One course in Hispanic literature (either SPA 330, 331, 332, 400 level or equivalent)
  • AND
• One course in Hispanic culture and civilization (either SPA 310, 311, 312, 313, or equivalent)

3.) A minimal grade point average of 3.0 in all Spanish courses taken.

4.) Good moral character.

5.) Payment of a lifetime membership fee of $25.

6.) There will be an initiation ceremony on a date to be determined each academic year. You are required to attend the ceremony to become a member.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit to _________ by TBD:

1)    A brief paragraph in Spanish or English about why you are learning Hispanic literature and culture or a copy of an essay you have written for a course in Hispanic Literature.

2)    A copy of your unofficial transcript (if you studied abroad also include the grades you received from the program).

3)    Contact information: Name, phone number, and home and e-mail addresses

4)    Cash or money order for $25.00 (made out to Diane Wright).

More information can be found by contacting Prof. Gabriela Pozzi at [email protected].