Mortar Board

Mortar Board
FoundedFebruary 15, 1918 (1918-02-15)
Syracuse, New York, US
TypeHonor
AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
ScopeNational
MottoΠΣΑ
"Scholarship, Service and Leadership"
Colors  Gold and   Silver
SymbolMortar Board
PublicationMortar Board Forum
Chapters104 active
Members432,000+ lifetime
Headquarters1200 Chambers Road, Suite 201
Columbus, Ohio 43212
United States
Websitewww.mortarboard.org

Mortar Board is an American national honor society for college juniors and seniors. It was established in 1918 in Syracuse, New York through the merger of four local women's organizations from four institutions. It started admitting men in 1975. Mortar Board has chartered 235 collegiate chapters. It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.