Student & Professional Organizations - Loyola Marymount University

Student Organizations

We are proud to support our student organizations! The SOE is affiliated with the following registered student organizations. More information on these groups can be found on Leo, which is accessed through MyLMU. Learn more about them or start your own!

School of Education's Black Graduate Student Association: Imani

Rooted in one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, Imani (meaning Faith in Swahili) teaches us to believe with our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. With Imani at the forefront of all we do, the purpose of SOE BGSA: Imani is to empower individuals within LMU’s graduate community who identify as Black, African American, Black biracial, multicultural, African, or within the Black Diaspora and to provide networking opportunities with other incoming students, current students, alumni, staff, undergraduates, and faculty at LMU. The goal is to represent an established presence of this community for students that fosters connection and ongoing support.

Counseling Graduate Student Association (CGSA)

The Counseling Graduate Student Association (CGSA) at Loyola Marymount University is a student-led, faculty-advised organization committed to elevating the voices of our Counseling Program students. We foster a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to tackle key issues, exchange valuable insights, and promote growth across social, professional, and academic spheres. Our dedication extends to connecting with and educating both the University and local communities—including K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and mental health sectors—about the transformative impact of counseling. By offering social, academic, and professional support, we aim to enrich the graduate experience for CGSA members through community-building, leadership development, and active participation in specialty interest groups within the Counseling program.

Graduate Association of School Psychology (GASP)

The Graduate Association of School Psychology (GASP) are the student-run organization for the School Psychology program here at Loyola Marymount University. Our mission is to help the members of our program to network with other students and professionals, to keep our members up-to-date on events affecting the profession of school psychology, and to provide academic and professional support to our members. GASP is also involved in hosting events on campus that help provide the organization with funds to help cover organizational expenses, and costs for professional development events and training. If you are interested in the School Psychology program here at LMU, please contact our student-leaders for more information!

Professional Organizations

Students may wish to join a professional organization while pursuing their undergraduate or graduate studies. This is a great way to build professionalism as students get ready to enter the field. Many of these organizations offer student membership rates. Please inquire with the respective organization for more information.

Higher Education

Counseling / Psychology

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Honor Societies

Below are a few honor societies SOE students may join. These honor societies recognize an exemplary academic record and commitment to LMU's mission.

Kappa Delta Pi

The Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education was founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois and the Chi Lambda chapter was established at LMU in 1996. It is dedicated to recognizing scholarship and excellence in education, promoting development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices, and enhancing the continuous growth and leadership of its diverse membership.

Alpha Sigma Nu

Alpha Sigma Nu honors students of Jesuit colleges and universities who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and service. Student membership is conferred on not more than four percent of the junior and senior class and graduate students. Candidates must rank in the top fifteen percent of their class. Graduate students shall have completed one-half of the requirements for their degree at the time of nomination. All must meet qualifications of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of higher education.

Phi Beta Kappa (Undergraduate Only)

On August 3, 2018, the Phi Beta Kappa Society granted a new charter to Loyola Marymount University, following a rigorous three-year application process.

Founded on December 5, 1776, The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation's oldest, largest and most prestigious academic honor society. It has chapters at nearly 300 colleges and universities in the United States, 50 regional alumni associations, and more than half a million members worldwide. Noteworthy members include 17 U.S. Presidents, 39 Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and more than 130 Nobel Laureates. The mission of The Phi Beta Kappa Society is to champion education in the liberal arts and sciences, foster freedom of thought, and recognize academic excellence.