| Honors Society | Cord Color |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta (Prehealth Honor Society) | Purple and Red |
| Chi Alpha Sigma (National Scholar-Athlete Honors Society) | Black and Gold |
| Dana Scholars | Red and White |
| Dobro Slovo (Languages Honor Society) | Gold and Black |
| Media & Communication Honors | Tan |
| Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honors Society) | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society) | Light Blue and Red |
| Phi Beta Kappa (National Honors Society) | Pale Pink and Pale Blue |
| Phi Sigma Iota (Languages Honor Society) | Purple and White |
| Phi Sigma Tao (Philosophy Honors Society) | Blue and White |
| Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honors Society) | Gold, Purple and Lilac |
| Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honors Society) | Red, White and Black |
| Psi Chi (Psychology Honors Society) | Platinum/Dark Blue |
| RJ Fellows | Cardinal and Gray Spiral |
| Shankweiler Scholars | Black/Black/Kelly Green |
| Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies Honors Society) | Yellow |
| Studio Art Honors | Turquoise and White |
| Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude | Gold |
| Theta Alpha Kappa (Religion Studies Honors Society) | Red |
| Triota (Women's & Gender Studies Honors Society) | Pale Lavender |
Honors cords recognize that a student achieved high academic standing in their major or minor and are members of a recognized national or international honor society.
| Club/Affiliation | Cord Color |
| Band Fraternity | White and Royal Blue |
| Emerging Leaders | Muhlenberg Colors with White |
| First Generation | Navy and White |
| Hall Directors and Resident Assistants | White, Black and Gray |
| Head Tutors | Green and White |
| International Students | Flags |
| Learning Assistants | Green and White |
| Muhlenberg College Emergency Medical Services | Navy Blue and Red |
| PHAM (Peer Health Advocates at Muhlenberg) | Salmon |
| Student Government Association | Red and Blue |
| Study Abroad | Country of Study |
| Voices of Strength | Purple and Turquoise |
Club cords are awarded to club members in clubs that serve the college mission. The cord recognizes that a student has met the academic requirements to be recognized for significant service in a club or organization.
