Fraternities and Professional Organizations

The College has a number of organizations and fraternities open to all students. These organizations and fraternities are involved in a variety of activities including state and federal legislation, presentations to local groups, community service and advancing the academic success of their members.

• American Chemical Society – This society secures speakers for on-campus presentations and encourages students to pursue specific chemical research projects.
• Phi Lambda Sigma – Students are selected for membership by this national society on the basis of their service and leadership in the advancement of pharmacy.
• Rho Chi – After six semesters, students in the top fifth of their class with an 85 average are eligible for membership in this prestigious national honor society.
• APS-SPSSNY – Members of this Student Pharmaceutical Society of the State of NewYork are directly involved in professional issues and legislation affecting pharmacy.
• Student Society of Health System Pharmacists (ACPHS-SSHP) – The mission of this society is to provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice.
• Phi Delta Chi – This fraternity sponsors a wide range of professional and social events, including lecture series, a food drive, a career fair and a number of social functions.
• Rho Pi Phi – This international pharmacy fraternity sponsors an annual Poison Prevention Program with information booths at local malls and conducts a Bowlathon for charity.