Why Mortar Board?
Scholars...Chosen for Leadership...United to Serve
Mortar Board at the University of California, Los Angeles, is perhaps best known for the Academic Planner & Calendar of UCLA Events, but we are so much more! Since 1939, Mortar Board at UCLA has been the premier national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service.
Among the nation’s most prestigious honor societies, Mortar Board has initiated more than 240,000 members at more than 200 chapters nationwide, including notable members such as:
Additionally, numerous community and international leaders have been named honorary members. To name a few:
Although there are many honor societies nationwide, Mortar Board is truly a unique organization:
Mortar Board’s applicant pool represents the best and brightest at UCLA, and therefore our selection process is highly competitive. Our diverse membership includes students from all areas of campus life, bringing with them different talents, strengths, and experiences. The combination of these attributes is what makes Mortar Board so truly unique!
Being a member of Mortar Board at UCLA during your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we encourage you to apply today!
Mortar Board at the University of California, Los Angeles, is perhaps best known for the Academic Planner & Calendar of UCLA Events, but we are so much more! Since 1939, Mortar Board at UCLA has been the premier national honor society that recognizes college seniors for their distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service.
Among the nation’s most prestigious honor societies, Mortar Board has initiated more than 240,000 members at more than 200 chapters nationwide, including notable members such as:
- Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
- Astronaut on the Challenger Judith Resnick
- Best-selling author Aron Ralston
- Professional football player Drew Brees
- Best-selling author Bruce Littlefield
- Writer and motivational speaker David Coleman
Additionally, numerous community and international leaders have been named honorary members. To name a few:
- Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong
- Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
- Poet Maya Angelou
- Former President Jimmy Carter
- Former Mayor of New York City Rudolph Giuliani
- First woman in space Sally Ride
- American educator, minister, songwriter and television host Fred Rogers
Although there are many honor societies nationwide, Mortar Board is truly a unique organization:
- Mortar Board seeks to honor the best of the best, traditionally selecting first-rate members
- Members are active and involved, accepting the responsibility and obligation to be devoted to their chapters and communities
- Mortar Board is governed entirely by the students, who annually set the purpose and direct the organization by participation at the national conference
- As lifetime members, there is enormous potential for involvement in Mortar Board
- Mortar Board offers unique benefits exclusively for members
Mortar Board’s applicant pool represents the best and brightest at UCLA, and therefore our selection process is highly competitive. Our diverse membership includes students from all areas of campus life, bringing with them different talents, strengths, and experiences. The combination of these attributes is what makes Mortar Board so truly unique!
Being a member of Mortar Board at UCLA during your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we encourage you to apply today!
