Skip to header Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Honor Society

About

At UNCW, we offer an undergraduate degree in Anthropology, with three possible concentrations: cultural anthropology, physical/biological anthropology, and archaeology.

Our faculty is comprised of accomplished professionals in this field, from archaeologists to forensic anthropologists.

Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society

Requirements

  • 3.3 UNCW GPA/3.5 Anthropology GPA
  • Junior status (60 hrs or more)
  • 12 hours in anthropology at UNCW at the 200 level or higher
  • At least one UNCW Anthropology course at the 300 level or higher.

*Membership is open twice a year, Fall and Spring.

What to Submit?

A printout of your transcript from Seanet

A letter of interest that includes your name, address, phone or e-mail address, and GPA in both Anthropology and overall.

Where to Submit?

Please submit all application materials to Dr. Alexander or the administrative assistant office in the Anthropology department.

Benefits of Membership

  • Be part of an elite UNCW and national community of students
  • Wear honors regalia at commencement ceremony, and receive Honors recognition at graduation
  • Enjoy an intimate induction meal with faculty
  • Publish undergraduate research in the Lambda Alpha Journal
  • Receive the Lambda Alpha Journal, published for members only.
  • Enhance your resume for graduate schools and employment
  • Enables you to apply for the national $5000 Lambda Alpha Scholarship every spring.