Alpha Beta Kappa

Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society (ΑΒΚ) is an American honor society for students who attend private certificate, vocational, and trade schools. It was established in 1977 and has chartered 500 chapters. It was the first national socity for private proprietary and nonprofit postsecondary institutions.

History
Alpha Beta Kappa was established in 1977.Its primary objective is to promote and acknowledge outstanding academic achievement, character, and leadership among students at private certificate vocational and trade schools. It was the first national socity for private proprietary and nonprofit postsecondary institutions. It aims to achieve this by establishing chapters within educational institutions that specialize in training men and women in various fields, trades, and occupations crucial to modern society.

It s national headquarters is located in Ocean View, Delaware.

Symbols
Alpha Beta Kappa's colors are red and blue. Its symbols are the star and the laurel wreath. Its flower is the red carnation. The society's motto is Faciemus or "We shall build". Its tagline is "The Mark of Distinction".

The society's key is gold and features a five-point star, laurel branches, the Greek letters ΑΒΚ, and the words "Integrity" and "Excellence".

Membership
Members must have a 3.85 grade point average and completed 30 credts, and have an attendence record of 98 percent or better.

Chapters
Alpha Beta Kappa has chartered 500 chapters. Alpha Beta Kappa chapters are located at postsecondary institutes, colleges, schools, and universities, as well as distance learning institutions. Following is an incomplete list of chapters. Inactive institutions are in italics.