ABOUT US

Q. What is Golden Key?
A. Golden Key is a global community of academic achievers that provides opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, networking and service. As a non-profit international academic honours organization, GK recognizes the top 15% of students that have completed at least one year of university level undergraduate studies from all undergraduate fields.

Q. When and how was Golden Key founded?
A. Golden Key International Honour Society was founded by a group of undergraduate students and faculty members at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. on November 21, 1977. In 2001, the society modified its name to its current name to reflect its diversity and global presence. The spelling of "Honour" was utilized to observe the more globally accepted spelling.

Q. What is Golden Key's mission?
A. To enable members to realize their potential by connecting individual achievement with service and lifelong opportunity. Golden Key's values are: integrity, collaboration, innovation, respect, diversity, excellence and engagement.

Q. How is Golden Key governed and membership represented?
A. Golden Key International Honour Society is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of college presidents, higher education leaders and founding members. The Golden Key Council includes the Society's president, vice president, secretary and council student representative. There is also an Academic Co-ordinating Committee, which includes one advisor from each region and one student member per region is appointed as a regional student representative.