Alpha Kappa Delta (National Sociology Honor Society)
The purpose of Alpha Kappa Delta is to increase awareness of contemporary issues in society with a goal towards social betterment. It is an honor society for those interested and committed to the study of sociology.

Alpha Pi Delta (National Business Honorary Fraternity)
A professional Business Administration fraternity that will foster excellence among its members in the fulfillment of both their personal and professional potential.

Alpha Psi Omega (National Theater Honorary Society)
The purpose of Alpha Psi Omega is to stimulate interest in dramatic activities at Whittier College and to secure for the College all the advantages and mutual helpfulness provided by a large national honorary fraternity. Students are selected as a reward for their efforts in participating in the plays staged by the College. Alpha Psi Omega sponsors Poet Playhouse as an opportunity for the College community to showcase its talents.

Delta Phi Upsilon (National Honorary Fraternity of Early Childhood Education)
The purpose of this Fraternity is educational, namely, to give direction and thought, and action for childhood education on an ever-widening scale. To work steadfastly for the improvement of the welfare of all young children, to develop an awareness within our society of its responsibility to meet the needs of young children.

Lambda Alpha (Anthropology Honor Society)
Our local Whittier College Chapter, like the national organization of which we are members, exists in order 'to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology'.

Nu Mu Rho (Honorary Chemical Society)
The members of Nu Mu Rho associate ourselves to recognize and stimulate personal accomplishments in chemical fields and promote interest in all branches of pure and applied chemistry.

Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honorary Society)
Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society, the objective of which is the promotion of the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and thought among historians.

Phi Epsilon Kappa (Kinesiology and Leisure Science Honor Society)
The members of Phi Epsilon Kappa associate ourselves to advance the fields of physical education, exercise science, and other Kinesiology and Leisure Science (KLS) topics. This will give members a chance to experience social and educational programs pertaining to KLS, both of and off campus.

Phi Sigma Tau (National Philosophy Honorary Society)
The purposes of this national organization are to stimulate an active interest in the study of philosophy, to provide opportunities for students to publish research papers of merit, and to honor those students who have scholarship and personal interest in philosophy.

Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honorary)
Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, promotes successful students who seek rich connections and an understanding of governmental issues.

Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology)
Psi Chi was originally founded in 1929 and now has over 400 chapters at accredited colleges and universities across the country. The purposes of Psi Chi are to encourage and stimulate individual members within the field of psychology as well as advance the science of psychology.

Sigma Delta Pi (National Spanish Honorary)
Sigma Delta Pi, a national Spanish honorary, encourages successful Whittier College students in their pursuit of the study of Spanish culture and language.

Sigma Pi Sigma (National Physics Honorary)
Sigma Pi Sigma encourages successful students in their pursuit of the study of physics.

Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies Honor Society)
Theta Alpha Kappa is the National Academic Honor Society for undergraduate and graduate students working within the fields of Religious Studies and/or Theology. Our local Whittier College Chapter, Alpha Eta Chi (AHX), like the national organization of which we are members, exists to honor academic excellence in the field of Religious Studies and to encourage and increase scholarship within this field.