IAP Honor Society for International Scholars

What do the following universities have in common with Florida Tech?

Auburn University Purdue University University of Kansas
Boston University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of Memphis
Brigham Young University Texas A & M University University of Pennsylvania
Colorado School of the Mines Texas Christian University University of Richmond
Drexel University Texas Tech University University of Tennessee
George Mason University University of Alabama University of Texas at Arlington
Lehigh University University of Arkansas University of Virginia
Mercer University University of Florida Villanova University
Ohio State University University of Georgia Virginia Tech

These are just a few of the numerous institutions that are also members of Phi Beta Delta, an honor society for both international and domestic students, as well as distinguished university faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. The organization is dedicated to the recognition of scholarly achievement in international education. The Society, founded at California State University at Long Beach in 1986, was established as a national organization with 38 chartered chapters in 1987 and has grown to become an international society with more than 140 chapters today. The Society’s motto is “Scientia Mutua Mundi” (World’s Shared Knowledge).

The goals of Phi Beta Delta are:

  • Recognize the scholarly achievement of international students and scholars, US students who have studied abroad and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities.
  • Advance the development of academic-based international programming
  • Provide a national and international network for faculty, staff, and students involved in international endeavors.
  • Increase the visibility and importance of international education.


Florida Tech is a proud member of this international honor society. Our Zeta Eta Chapter urges you to enquire about membership. Contact hcudmore@fit.edu for information.