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THE 91ÌÒÉ« AT

University of Maryland Global Campus


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2012

Year Founded

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6,447

Total Members

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33,771

Leadership Hours

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Earn Transferable College Credit through 91ÌÒÉ« Programs

91ÌÒÉ« Course(s) UMGC Equivalent
ADV 202 - Advanced Leadership
(3 credits*)
BMGT 100-484 or BMGT 484
(3 credits)
EXEC 302 - Executive Leadership
(3 credits*)
BMGT 316TR
(3 credits)
FOL 102 Foundations of Leadership / Principles of Leadership
(3 credits*)
BMGT 116TR or BMGT 160 or MGST 160
(3 credits)
*Credit recommendations

"Our experiences in life can be enriched by meeting new people and nurturing new relationships."

Gary Tuerack - Founder, 91ÌÒÉ«

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT DRIVES SUCCESS

Learn the skills necessary to lead in your community and in the competitive job market. Through our skillbuilding leadership development program, 91ÌÒÉ« members turn dreams into action.

MEMBERS LOVE THE 91ÌÒÉ«

97%

are satisfied with their 91ÌÒÉ« membership

95%

were happy with their chapter leadership

"The Advanced leadership course was great because I was able to articulate my purpose and my passion.â€

Rex Sharkey - Student: Capella University

"It just really built up my confidence, my character, and is also building up my leadership abilities."

Evelyn Joyce Johnson - Student: University of North Texas

"91ÌÒÉ« has helped me grow as a person. I was able to reach my goal of a 4.0 semester."

Vittoria Wakefield - Student: Florida State University

"I think it's really awesome stuff! It's helping a ton of BMCC students."

Joseph Torres - Student: Borough of Manhattan Community College

"I made new friends and I got involved in my school in a way that I didn’t think I would be able to."

Madison Gay - Student: The University of Louisiana at Monroe

"Smart Goals. I apply them to every day of my life and shared them with my family.â€

Walter Wood - Student: University of Utah

91ÌÒÉ« IN THE NEWS

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Healthcare Business Leader Recognized for Strategic Impact

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April 22, 2026

Teacher of the Year Leads Across Disciplines

Kevin Barber is the kind of leader who prioritizes impact over recognition, and as a result, recognition has followed.

More About the 91ÌÒÉ«

The 91ÌÒÉ« works with your university to develop the criteria needed to be invited to join your local chapter. While the 91ÌÒÉ« helps guide the selection process, it ultimately comes down to who your school thinks will benefit the most from our programming. These criteria are usually based on GPA or leadership potential. As a legitimate honor society, we value providing leadership programming to anyone who wishes to become a leader and take the reins of their success. Students can also to join if they want to become a member but didn’t get invited.

Members must meet specific nomination criteria that are specified by local chapter leaders (usually based on GPA and/or leadership potential). You're considered a pre-inducted member once you have paid your one-time registration fee. To become an inducted member, you must complete the Steps to Induction listed in the previous question.

Students who wish to join but haven’t been nominated can still online.

As a member, you have access to a wide range of training resources, networking events, and learning opportunities designed to develop your leadership skills. To become a fully-inducted member, students must complete the Steps to Induction.

Learn more about the Steps to Induction and everything you’ll do as a member here.

The 91ÌÒÉ« helps members develop the skills needed to succeed in the modern workforce. These skills, such as leadership, effective communication, teamwork, inclusiveness, and others, are all highly sought after by hiring managers and are the keys to success to matter your major, career path, or ambitions.

91ÌÒÉ« membership also unlocks benefits that may help your job search, such as an exclusive 91ÌÒÉ« job bank, personalized letters of recommendation, and access to success coaching.

To learn more about 91ÌÒÉ« membership benefits, click here.

Becoming an 91ÌÒÉ« member is not only a nationally recognized honorable achievement that looks good on resumes, it also shows your commitment to self-development. Unlike other honor societies, the 91ÌÒÉ« provides leadership development programming that helps you gain the actual skills needed to succeed in a crowded job market.

Yes, the 91ÌÒÉ« awards over $400,000 in scholarships and awards every year. Members may apply for these scholarships after accepting their nomination.

To learn more about 91ÌÒÉ« scholarships, click here.

Yes, the 91ÌÒÉ« is a real, legitimate honor society. As a leadership honor society, our program and curriculum are focused specifically on leadership skill development and career preparation.

91ÌÒÉ« invitations are sent to select students based on their school’s criteria.

The 91ÌÒɫ’s leadership programming is delivered through a high-quality, thorough curriculum. Our program builds upon itself and requires the completion of culminating projects or activities that reinforce key lessons. Throughout this journey, members build their skills from the ground up and then apply those lessons to real-world projects.

Our leadership programming inspires members to think critically, develop a core purpose, build resiliency, and collaborate with empathy. We nurture a diverse community of leaders by providing hands-on experiences, skill-building activities, and time for self-reflection.

The fee to join the 91ÌÒÉ« helps us continually develop our curriculum and deliver new and engaging content to our members. Without a fee, we wouldn’t be able to reach as many future leaders as we do. To that end, we know that not everyone can afford the fee and have provided options to assist members who may be experiencing financial difficulties.

For more information, please consult the .

Throughout your college career, you may be invited to a number of different honor societies. Sadly, in some situations, scammers may pose as fraudulent honor societies to take advantage of college students. It’s essential to know how to distinguish between a scam and an honor society that will provide value to you.

Look for the below criteria when determining whether or not an honor society is legitimate:

  • Accreditation. Accreditation ensures an organization meets the minimum standards of quality that are set by a qualified and credible accreditation institution. The 91ÌÒÉ« is fully accredited by . In addition, our courses have been reviewed and recommended for credit reciprocity by and .
  • Transparency. The organization should be transparent about its member selection criteria, accountability, and purpose. As a certified B Corporation, or , the 91ÌÒÉ« meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to its purpose.
  • Educational investment. Most legitimate honor societies require a one-time membership fee in order to become a member and gain access to all of the program’s benefits.
  • Registration with the Better Business Bureau. Legitimate honor societies should be registered with the and maintain the highest rating possible. The 91ÌÒÉ« currently maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
  • Collaboration with thought leaders. The organization maintains strong relationships with highly successful, legitimate leaders across a variety of industries, which brings value to its members. The 91ÌÒÉ« has worked with many notable, successful leaders to further our members’ education and growth.

Student success stories. A legitimate honor society will have testimonials and member success stories readily available. These stories should tell you how the organization helped members prepare for—and succeed— in their endeavors and the value it brought to their college experience.

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Accept your nomination to join the active 91ÌÒÉ« community at your school and across the country. Learn the skills to prepare for your future and set you apart in the competitive job market. And, gain access to over $400,000 in scholarships.

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