Frequently asked questions about Phi Theta Kappa
Why should I become a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for Two-year Colleges?
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa may apply for more than $36 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 600 senior institutions.
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for nomination by their college for the All-USA Academic Team competition. In addition, 34 states sponsor All-State Academic Team programs, providing further recognition for outstanding students.
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa may take advantage of several internally funded scholarship programs including the Leaders of Promise (for completion of associate degree) and the Guistwhite Scholarship (for completion of baccalaureate degree).
Ø All members of Phi Theta Kappa are automatically nominated for the National Dean’s List, a publication of America’s most outstanding college students.
Ø Members may join Get Connected, the exclusive place to find cutting-edge services, programs and resources selected especially to meet your needs. These benefits are available free of charge.
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa may submit manuscripts to Nota Bene, the Society’s honors anthology.
Ø All members of Phi Theta Kappa receive the prestigious Golden Key Membership Pin, Certificate of Membership and a wallet-size Identification Card.
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa may affix the Society’s Gold Diploma Seal, denoting Society membership, to their two-year college diploma.
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa may have their membership in the international honor society noted on their transcript.
Ø Members of Phi Theta Kappa may wear the Society’s golden monogrammed Honors Stole at college commencement exercises, available through purchase.
How do I become a member?
Phi Theta Kappa membership is based on academic achievement. An invitation to membership is extended by the College to those students who have completed 12 semester hours of associate degree coursework, with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.5, and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct.
Can part-time students be invited to become members?
Yes, if they have accumulated the number of hours required by the College to designate full-time status.
What about students who attend college in the United States but who are not citizens of this country?
International students are welcome to become members. They must have achieved a 3.5 GPA, accumulated 12 semester hours of associate degree coursework, and possess all rights of citizenship in their native land.
What about fees?
Members pay a one-time membership fee of $52.00 which enrolls them in the organization on the local, regional and international levels.
How much time will being a member take?
The time a member devotes to Phi Theta Kappa is a matter of individual choice. Some Phi Theta Kappa members choose to devote many hours to chapter activities; others may elect not to participate at all. Phi Theta Kappa’s Constitution requires only that a prospective inductee make and maintain certain GPAs. No service activities may be required of members; nor can the chapter withhold any benefits (i.e., receiving scholarship recommendations; wearing honors stole).
What if I move after being inducted into Phi Theta Kappa? How do I update my address with Headquarters?
Members and other Society constituents can easily update their address information with Headquarters by using the On-Line Change of Address Form at: www.ptk.org
I have a question about my Certificate of Membership, Identification Card and Membership Pin. Whom should I contact?
Call Membership Services at (601) 984-3504, ext. 554, or email: Member Services.
Updated: 3/9/2007