The DePaul University Department of Geography is a member (Chapter Mu Alpha) of
Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographic Honor Society. Gamma Theta Upsilon membership is earned through superior undergraduate scholarship; it is an honor, and a professional distinction that is available to outstanding Geography majors and minors.
Membership Requirements
To be considered eligible for GTU membership, students must have:
- completed of three (3) geography courses;
- completed five (5) quarters of college course work;
- a 3.3 GPA in all geography courses completed;
- a 3.3 GPA overall.
Benefits of GTU Membership
- Members may apply for GTU-sponsored internships (offered through the GTU website).
- Members can participate in numerous extra-curricular activities.
- Membership provides a network where you can become better acquainted with other geography students and can meet and talk with geography faculty informally.
- Members can improve their expertise in the field of geography by learning things not normally dealt with in the classroom.
- Members are eligible to apply for Gamma Theta Upsilon scholarships.
- Membership in an academic honor society is evidence of your dedication and competency in your career field. Some employers give hiring preference to honor society members.
- Members are eligible to recieve and publish in the Geographical Bulletin scholarly journal.
- Members have the opportunity to promote geography both on and off campus.
- For Membership Information: Ask your local chapter officers or GTU faculty advisor for information on membership procedures, and the many benefits of joining Gamma Theta Upsilon.