Student Organizations & Activities

The Association for Computing Machinery is the world’s largest computing society, assembling educators, researchers, and professionals to discuss, share resources, and address computing challenges. Franklin University’s Student Chapter provides opportunities for networking and mentoring. The cybersecurity subgroup offers opportunities for participation in competitions and study groups for industry certifications.

More information about the association can be found on ACM’s website.

The Doctoral Student Association (DSA) promotes the professional growth and development of all doctoral students at Franklin University. The DSA encourages the exchange of research ideas and supports all doctoral students as they go through their doctoral journey at the University.

Epsilon Pi Phi

Franklin University’s Emergency Management & Homeland Security and Public Safety Management Honor Society. Undergraduate membership is open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Regularly enrolled and pursuing a degree or academic certificate studies programs with a major or minor in Emergency Management or Public Safety Management
2. Have completed 15 semester hours of coursework in courses in emergency management and 24 semester hours of total academic coursework
3. Maintain a minimum grade of A- (or 3.5 GPA)

Kappa Delta Pi

Franklin University’s Education Honor Society. Invitations are extended to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Submit an unofficial transcript or copy of a KDP-written invitation during application
2. Degree-seeking students shall be enrolled in or have already completed 6 hours of education courses
3. Have a minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0

Order of the Scales

Franklin University’s Criminal Justice Administration Honor Society. Invitations are extended to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Have declared their major, minor, or equivalent in a Criminal Justice or Law Field leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree
2. Undergraduate students must have completed at least three full-time semesters or equivalent and at least four of the courses must be in the Criminal Justice related field
3. Undergraduates must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale

Scientia Integritas Excellentia

Franklin University’s Public Administration Honor Society. Invitations are extended to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Regularly enrolled and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in Public Administration
2. Have completed 12 semester hours of coursework in major area
3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 (undergraduate) or 3.7 (graduate)

Qualifying for the honor society reflects your achievements and commitment to the SIE name:

• Scientia (Knowledge) – Learning and truth
• Integritas (Integrity) – Acting ethically
• Excellentia (Excellence) – Striving to achieve at a high level

Sigma Beta Delta

Franklin University's International Business Honor Society.

Sigma Beta Delta is an academic honorary. To be considered for membership in Sigma Beta Delta, a student must be at least junior status (undergraduate) or ½ complete (masters) in a program in Franklin University’s Ross College of Business or in the Master of Science in Business Psychology. This honor society is not available to associate degree students. Students who have incurred Academic Dishonesty or Academic Misconduct violations will not be considered for membership in Sigma Beta Delta.

Membership is by selection only, and is based on program completion and grade point average in the top 20 percent of each class. The selection process begins at the end of each academic year (each August 31), and honorees are notified.

Franklin University Nursing Honor Society

Franklin University’s Nursing Honor Society. Invitations are extended to students who meet the following eligibility criteria.

RN-BSN Students:

• Are enrolled in a bachelor's nursing program or equivalent
• Achieved academic excellence of greater than or equal to 3.5 GPA
• Are ranked in the highest 35 percent of their nursing class
• Have completed one-half of the nursing curriculum
• RN to BSN students must have completed 12 credit hours

MSN or DNP Students:

• Completed one-fourth of the nursing curriculum
• Achieved academic excellence of greater than or equal to 3.5 GPA
• Meet the expectation of academic integrity

Community Nurse Leader Students:

• Licensed registered nursed with baccalaureate degree or higher in any field
• Demonstrated achievement in nursing. Examples of achievement include, but are not limited to: mentoring colleagues/teaching students; published in relevant publications; conducting research; development and implementing techniques to improve care; contributing to nursing administration innovation

Franklin's Pro Bono Financial Planning Community Project team up local Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) with students to provide free 1:1 financial planning sessions to the community. This experiential- and service-learning experience not only allow students to work with real world clients but also have the opportunity to shadow (CFP®) professionals and practice financial planning.

The VITA program provides an opportunity each year for undergraduate and graduate students to volunteer to prepare tax returns for eligible candidates in the Central Ohio area. Student volunteers gain real-life skills in financial accounting and customer service.

The Writers Showcase Series aims to build an engaged community of scholars and writers by highlighting work completed by researchers. The series hosts speakers from within and outside Franklin University to discuss their research, scholarship and writing processes.