Kappa Gamma Pi is the national Catholic college graduate honor society. Members are graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership during their college years. As candidates, they pledge to continue to provide examples of scholarship, leadership and service in their personal and professional lives.

In 2003 the graduate council, chaired by Father Daniel O’Leary voted to establish an honor society for graduate students at Niagara University in all degree programs.  A honor society was wanted specifically for catholic institutions that would recognize academic excellence and be in keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission of service.  The graduate council felt strongly that this should be an organization with strict criteria for induction. Kappa Gamma Pi was the perfect fit, and in May 2004 thirteen inaugural members were inducted and Niagara University became the newest Kappa affiliated university. 

To be eligible the nominee must meet the following criteria:

• Be matriculated in a graduate discipline at Niagara University
• Have completed 12 credit hours toward their degree
• Achieved a cummulative grade point average in graduate studies of 3.8 or higher
• Have demonstrated a commitment to service and leadership through their involvement in their community, university, church or professional organizations
• Be willing to continue to serve the needs of others and assume an active role in affecting positive change in the world

If you would like more information on joining Kappa Gamma Pi please contact Robert Swanson, Moderator or Carol Swetts, Chapter President. Additional information can also be found on the Kappa Gamma Pi website.