Join Our Student Honor Society in Geography

GTU鈥檚 Goals:
- To further professional interest in Geography by affording a common organization for those interested in the field.
 - To strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom and laboratory.
 - To advance the status of Geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and investigation.
 - To encourage student research of high quality, and to promote an outlet for publication.
 - To create and administer funds for furthering graduate study and/or research in the field of Geography.
 - To encourage members to apply geographic knowledge and skills in service to humankind.
 
Benefits of GTU Membership:
of GTU membership include:
- Most chapters organize and host speakers, campus-wide programs, field trips, and social events. Chapter members participate in service functions.
 - Members can engage in numerous extra-curricular activities.
 - Membership provides a network that helps students become better acquainted with other geography students and faculty.
 - Members can improve their expertise in the field of geography by learning things not normally covered in the classroom.
 - Members are eligible to apply for a variety of Gamma Theta Upsilon scholarships.
 - Membership in an academic honor society is evidence of your dedication to and competency in your potential career field. Some employers give hiring preference or a higher starting salary to honor society members.
 



