In June 2012, the George Mason University chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society was awarded the highest status available to chapters of the society.

“When a chapter is a Gold Chapter they are becoming leaders on campus and servicing their community on above average standards,” said Traci Gordon, associate director of U.S. university relations for the organization. According to Gordon, in order to achieve Gold status, a chapter has to excel in the three Golden Key pillars: academics, leadership and service.