Omicron Delta Epsilon
International Honor Society
What is ODE and why should I join?
Omicron Delta Epsilon is the international honor society for economics. Furman University is home to Omicron Delta Epsilon's Eta Chapter of South Carolina.
Benefits of membership in ODE include the following:
- National recognition of scholastic achievement in economics.
- Opportunities to present papers at ODE sponsored meetings at the annual conventions of regional and national associations.
- Eligibility to compete for the Frank Taussig award (cash prize and publication of essay).
- A publication outlet for promising undergraduate and graduate student papers in The American Economist, the journal of Omicron Delta Epsilon.
- Eligibility to compete for the Outstanding Student Leader awards.
- One year subscription to The American Economist.
What are the membership criteria for ODE?
Students will be admitted to ODE based on the following criteria.
- Must be at least a junior and a declared economics major;
- Must have completed at least 12 credits in economics courses including one of the intermediate courses (345 or 346);
- Hold at least a 'B' (3.0 average) at Furman and a 'B' (3.0 average) in the economics major.
2012 Omicron Delta Epsilon Inductees
How do I apply for Omicron Delta Epsilon?
Membership application forms may be picked up from Department Assistant Ashlee Bullock or Dr. Roe (294.3320) or download directly:
Return completed forms to Ms. Bullock with a check made out to Furman University for $37.