Joining a student organization or honor society is a great way to develop a network with others in your major and make contacts in the business community. Active participation also develops valuable skills that are sought by employers. There are two types of student organizations: professional and honoraries. Professional organizations, open to anyone who is interested, promote competencies and achievements relevant to a specific discipline and related occupations.

Honor societies encourage and recognize superior scholastic achievement and/or leadership. Honoraries usually invite prospective members to join through a rush program or by direct contact.