Questions & Answers

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• Is this a legitimate Honor Society, I get these kinds of things in the mail all the time?

             Yes, this is 100% real and you have a active chapter here at Texas State!  This is a well-known     and rapidly growing honor society.  Be proud that you were accepted in, it is only by invitation and that is quiet an honor and accomplishment.

•  Do I have to go to the induction ceremony to join Golden Key?

                No, you do not have to go to the induction ceremony and you will not be penalized in any way.  The induction ceremony is just to recognize you and invite your family and friends.  It is not mandatory but it is encouraged.

• When is the Induction Ceremony?

               The Induction Ceremony takes place each Fall semester.  There are no new members inducted in the Spring, you have to wait to be invited in the Fall.

• Can my family and friends come to the induction ceremony?

                Yes, we encourage that you do

• What will happen at the induction ceremony?

            When you first arrive you will check in.  We will have t-shirts, honor cords, and other merchandise available if you chose to purchase at the check in area.  You will be given a program that includes a list of every new members name.  There will be refreshments available and you will be free to those before the ceremony begins.  The ceremony will take about an hour and a half and will include guest speakers and then the presenting of the certificates.  This is a very special time for all new members because you are recognized for all of your achievements and hard work.  At the end of the ceremony you can ask any of the officers any questions you may have or of your interest in becoming an officer for next semester.

• How should I dress for the induction ceremony?

   Dress professionally, you will be getting recognized for your achievements.

• What are the benefits of joining?

        There are a multitude of benefits for joining Golden Key.  To start our local chapter gives out two scholarships at the end of the spring semester, this is based on your involvement with the chapter.  We have socials that are free for you to come.  There are so many scholarships from headquarters that you can win.  There are special discounts for members and the Golden Key membership looks great on a resume.  There are many helpful job information that you get access to for free, example Vault.com.  Please feel to browse the website for the plethora of benefits at: https://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS

• Do I have to go to any of the meetings or events?

       Once you are a member you do not have to go to any meetings or events if you do not want to.  You are a Golden Key member for life no matter how involved or not involved you are.  It is, however, highly encouraged that you take advantage of socials, meetings, and other events.  Also, there are benefits for attending such as Free honor cords, Free t-shirts, Free food, and so many other Free events.

• If I do not go to the induction ceremony, how will I get my certificate?

       If you can not attend the induction ceremony you can come to any of our events to pick up your certificate. 

• What are these honor cords and do I have to buy them?

   The honor cords are a way to recognize you during graduation.  The honor cords are $15 but if you are an active member you can get them for free.  You can purchase honor cords at any of our events stated on the calendar.  If a location is not stated on the calendar it will be on there at least a week prior to the event/  In addition to honor cords you can purchase medallions.  Please click on membership to the left to see what these are.  Medallions will not be in until the end of October.  You can also purchase golden key merchandise before your commencement, at our rose sale outside of Straham.

• I want to become an officer, what do I need to do?

    Please look at our calendar to see when our officer interest meeting is.  Here you will find out what it takes to be an officer and receive the officer application.  The application deadline is stated on the calendar as well.  If you can not make it to the interest meeting either let us know at the induction ceremony or email us.  New and old members can become Golden Key officers.

• I am a new member can I become a Golden Key officer?

  Yes.

• How much do I have to pay?

            You pay a one-time lifetime membership fee.  Please enter your code at https://www.goldenkey.org/goldenkey/classes/MemberAuth.aspx and this will give you the low one-time cost of joining.

• What are the requirements to join?

     You must be invited by Golden Key to join Golden Key.  Golden Key only accepts the Top 15% at each university out of the juniors and seniors.  If you think you qualify and you did not get an invitation please email us at goldenkey@txstate.edu.  Invitation are sent out each Fall, not in the Spring.

• Can I join if I am a freshman or a sophomore?

   No, it is only for juniors and seniors, but keep up your GPA and you could be invited to join your junior or senior year.

If your question was not answered in this section please email our golden key account at goldenkey@txstate.edu