Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society

The premier national honor society for America's accredited distance learning institutions — recognizing superior academic achievement, character, and leadership.

American National University Alpha of Virginia Chapter

About Delta Epsilon Tau

Delta Epsilon Tau is the premier national honor society for America's accredited distance learning institutions. Delta Epsilon Tau only places Chapters in those institutions recognized by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The purpose of the Society is to encourage and recognize superior student academic achievement, character and leadership.

The fact that an individual is elected to membership sets her or him apart from other students and clearly demonstrates a serious commitment to distance education and self-study.

Honorary award

DET Gold Key

Professionally die-struck, sandblasted and polished, each Gold Key includes the Greek letters D.E.T., the flaming torch (the light of continuous learning), and two of the finest words in any language — “Integrity” and “Excellence.”

Each honor student also receives a congratulatory letter from the President of Delta Epsilon Tau and a narrative about the society. Outstanding students may also request a letter of reference when seeking employment or other career opportunities.

Membership certificate

Recognition certificate and honors

Each outstanding student elected to membership receives a personalized certificate including the candidate's name, distance learning institution, Chapter affiliation, and date of induction. Each certificate also includes the Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Seal of Distinction and Official Crest.

Selection process and criteria

Nominees are selected by the faculty from students meeting all of these criteria.

3.5+

Grade point average

Leadership & service

Demonstrated among peers

Near graduation

Within two terms of graduation, or a recent graduate

Membership privileges and honors

What members receive

National student recognition

Reference Delta Epsilon Tau on all future resumes

Lifetime membership (no annual dues)

Letters of reference (upon request)

Networking opportunities with other Delta Epsilon Tau Chapters

Personalized membership certificates that profile your institution and Chapter

Each certificate includes the Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Seal of Distinction

Earn your place in the society.

Talk with your Academic Advisor about the selection criteria and nomination timing.

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