Kappa Mu Epsilon
Liberty's long-standing mathematics honor society chapter.
Chapter: Virginia Iota.
At Liberty since: 1989.
Induction: Every fall.
Recognition, community, and a long local history of honoring mathematical achievement.
Comparison
KME and PME at Liberty.
Pi Mu Epsilon
National Mathematics Honor Society participation and recognition path.
Chapter: Virginia Omicron, if active for the current year.
Induction: Every spring.
National recognition, scholarly activity, scholarship awareness, and conference opportunities.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you have:
Final criteria are determined by each society and current chapter guidance, but invitations generally consider mathematics coursework, math GPA, and overall GPA.
- Completed Calculus I.
- Completed Calculus II.
- Completed additional advanced mathematics coursework.
- Strong overall GPA.
- Strong mathematics GPA.
- Interest in mathematics, scholarly activity, and mathematical community.
Induction Timeline
What happens next.
- 1. Eligibility review.
Potential members are reviewed against chapter and national eligibility standards. - 2. Invitation sent.
Eligible students receive information about the society and next steps. - 3. Application or dues submitted.
Students complete required materials according to current society guidance. - 4. Induction ceremony.
KME induction runs each fall, and PME induction runs each spring. - 5. Ongoing participation.
Members participate in Math Club, scholarly activity, service, and community opportunities.
FAQ
Common questions.
Do I have to be a math major?
Not always. Eligibility depends on mathematics coursework, achievement, and society rules. Ask if your major includes significant mathematics coursework.
What is the difference between KME and PME?
KME is Liberty's long-standing chapter with a local history going back to 1989. PME is a national mathematics honor society with a separate recognition path and chapter guidance.
Are there dues?
Honor societies commonly require fees or dues. Current amounts should be confirmed during the invitation or application process.
Can faculty join?
Faculty participation depends on the rules of the society and chapter. Contact the faculty advisor for current guidance.
What does membership involve?
Membership recognizes achievement and can connect students to scholarly activity, conference opportunities, service, and mathematics community.
Have eligibility questions?
Contact Andrew Volk at ahvolk@liberty.edu with questions about KME, PME, eligibility, or induction details.