Alpha Phi Sigma

ALPHA PHI SIGMA

Welcome to the Criminal Justice Honor Society - Alpha Phi Sigma (Psi Chapter)!

Who We Are: As the only nationally recognized honor society for criminal justice, Alpha Phi Sigma serves to recognize academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well Juris Doctor students. The society was founded in 1942 and has grown to over 550 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Guam.

What We Do: Alpha Phi Sigma is dedicated to honoring and promoting academic excellence, community service, and educational leadership, along with creating a sense of community amongst members. We are the only Criminal Justice Honor Society that is accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies and are incredibly honored to promote the larger society and the Psi chapter at KSU! More information can be found in this link to the official organization pamphlet and on the headquarters website.

Thanks for your interest in Alpha Phi Sigma, and please email Dr. Solomon for more information!

APS Organization Overview

Alpha Phi Sigma is the only nationally recognized honor society for criminal justice. Founded in 1942, Alpha Phi Sigma has grown to over 550 chapters, including the Psi chapter at Kent State University. Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctor students. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity. Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society, is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

APS Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate Students

Completed 45 credit hours (about 15 classes) with an overall GPA of 3.2
Completed 12 credit hours (4 classes) must be Criminology & Justice Studies courses with a 3.2 GPA

Graduate Students

Must have an overall GPA of 3.4
Completed at least 4 Criminology & Justice Studies courses (note: up to 3 undergraduate Criminology & Justice Studies courses can count towards this requirement)

Not sure if you're eligible? Please email Dr. Solomon to find out.

APS Regalia

Fall 2022 Regalia request deadline - November 11th, 2022

Regalia may take 2-4 weeks to arrive. Orders must be placed with the advisors at least 5 weeks in advance of the commencement ceremony to ensure timely delivery of your regalia.

Regalia Items and Cost

Students may choose to purchase graduation regalia to signify their membership in the APS honor society.

Students may choose to purchase 1, 2, or all 3 graduation regalia pieces.

Pieces and Price

Stole: $35
Cord: $18
Medallion: $25
All 3 pieces: $68

In-Person (Kent Campus) Students

Please email Dr. Solomon and Dr. Rose which regalia pieces (i.e., stole, cord, medallion, or all 3 pieces) and payment you would like to order no later than November 11th, 2022.

The chapter advisors will place bulk orders for in-person students and regalia will be shipped to advisors. Students will be notified when regalia arrives and are responsible for picking up the regalia from the advisors.

Students at Regional Campuses or online only students

Regional Campuses and Online Only Students: Please request a regalia order form (ensuring all shipping information is correct) via email from Dr. Solomon or Dr. Rose and payment is due by November 11th, 2022.

The chapter advisors will then place individual orders with headquarters for students studying at Regional Campuses or Online Only.

APS headquarters will ship regalia directly to the shipping address listed on the order form.

Regalia payment

We accept checks or Venmo (Venmo is the only payment option for Regional or Online Only students) payments. All checks should be made out to “Alpha Phi Sigma Psi Chapter”. Email Dr. Solomon for Venmo information.

Meet the Advisors!

Starr Solomon