The UNT chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, an international academic honors organization dedicated to excellence.

The Society is interdisciplinary and unites the talents of the brightest undergraduate students around the world. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to no more than the top 15% of the juniors and seniors enrolled at the university. Part-time as well as full-time students qualify, and membership is open to traditional and nontraditional students.

The mission of Golden Key International Honour Society, a nonprofit academic honors organization, is to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, and to promote altruistic conduct through voluntary service.

Benefits of membership include academic recognition, leadership opportunities, scholarships, publications, and career assistance.