Alpha Psi Omega - ECSU Chapter

Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ) is a National Theatre Honor Society for participants in collegiate theatre. It began in the early 20th century as result of the growing interest in dramatic arts among colleges and universities throughout America, with the aim of encouraging dramatic production at every step in a person’s academic career.

Alpha Psi Omega has enjoyed continuous national growth and, with over 600 casts, is the largest national honor society in America. Colleges and universities of recognized standing, having an established theatre program or theatre club for the purpose of producing plays, will be eligible for membership.

Membership is open to students (primarily undergraduate) who are active in collegiate/university theatre at four-year institutions (full colleges and universities). Our “sister society”, Delta Psi Omega (ΔΨΩ) was founded in 1929 as the official junior-college division of Alpha Psi Omega. Both societies are governed by the same National Officers yet have a separate coat-of-arms and induction ceremony.

In 2024, Eastern's chapter of Alpha Psi Omega gained its national charter.

Membership

Membership is by invitation only. In order to be inducted into Alpha Psi Omega, students must meet the following requirements:

• have completed at least 60 semester hours in college
• have completed at least 12 semester hours of theatre study
• have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• have a communication studies GPA of at least 3.25
• currently be enrolled as a student in good standing
• display commitment to the field of theatre and film

Alpha Psi Omega Objectives

• Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement
• Stimulate interest in the field of theatre
• Promote and encourage professional development among theatre students
• Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas about the field
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships between faculty and students
• Explore opportunities for graduate study

Activities of the ECSU Chapter

Chapter activities will vary according to the interests of members but may include participating in Theatre and Film events, career development and graduate school workshops, professional networking opportunities, attending professional conferences, and engaging in social action.