About Us

The Society was founded at Georgia State University on November 29, 1977, by a group of highly motivated undergraduate students. The mission of Golden Key is to build global communities of academic achievers by providing opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, networking and service.

Our core values:

• We are committed to the highest standards of integrity. Our responsibility is to the members we serve across the globe, and all efforts are focused on delivering value to those members in an honest, sincere and ethical manner.
• We believe in a community built on mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork - rewarding individual accomplishment dedicated toward a common vision and treating others as we would have them treat us.
• As a global organization, we value diversity and respect each other’s differences. We believe our strength lies in our inclusiveness and in our ability to collaborate and learn from one another.
• We believe in setting the standard for excellence among honor societies by continually exploring new possibilities. This focus on innovation will define the meaning and character of the honor societies of the future.