Phi Alpha Theta, a member of the American Association of College Honor Societies and the recognized honor group in the field of History, has had a presence at Suffolk – in the form of its Theta Lambda Chapter – since 1962. It is composed of both faculty and student members. Student membership is determined by the completion of at least 20 semester hours of history courses with an average of 3.6, plus a general cumulative average of 3.4. Transferred credits cannot be counted in the requirements. Invitations to membership are extended in the spring of the academic year. Induction will take place at the annual reception for graduating history majors and minors at the end of April.