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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 ������.  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.

Why join? 

Membership benefits include building relationships with Faculty and peers,  opportunities ($250-$2000), and qualification for GS-7 Federal employment positions requiring a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement, for which salaries exceed positions requiring only a bachelor’s degree (GS-5).

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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.

In Fall 2022, we're meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm in Merrill Hall 118. Meetings and events are open to all Kent State students unless otherwise noted.

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.

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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.