--- title: "Omicron Delta Epsilon" url: "/academics/honors/omicron-delta-epsilon" type: page date: 2026-04-29 updated: 2026-05-19 --- # Omicron Delta Epsilon ## Omicron Delta Epsilon **International honor society for economics** Image ![A pin of the emblem for the Omicron Delta Epsilon honor society](/sites/default/files/styles/original_aspect_ratio_400/public/media/2026-04/OmicronDeltaEpsilon.jpg?itok=8S7qZxhu) Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies. The society seeks to: - recognize scholastic attainment - honor outstanding achievements in economics - establish closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among other colleges and universities Omicron Delta Epsilon produces The American Economist, a bi-annual, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research and review articles. The society also sponsors panels at professional meetings and hosts an economics competition. ### Eligibility To qualify for membership, undergraduates must have: - 12 credits of study in economics, including some intermediate theory (or approved 400-level economics course), an economics GPA of 3.25 or higher, and an overall GPA of 3.2 or better. [Explore O'Malley School of Business](/academics/business) [Explore the Department of Economics and Finance](/node/2262) ### Moderator Dr. Jimena Gonzalez, Ph.D. [718-862-7510](tel:718-862-7510)