Mission
Membership
Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. Today Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirates and Palau. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Eligibility
To be eligible for membership:
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold:
Phi Theta Kappa focuses on 4 hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Fellowship.
Scholarship
The Scholarship Hallmark concentrates on implementing the Honors Study Topic.
Leadership
The Leadership Hallmark is dedicated to encourage leadership in our chapter, campus, and community. Omicron Beta has officers and coordinator positions for different roles.
Service
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society strongly endorses the concept of service to the college and the community as our scholarly responsibility.
Fellowship
The Fellowship Hallmark focuses on working together as a team and encouraging unity in our college, community and other Phi Theta Kappa Chapters. It encourages us to balance our studying and work, as well as participation in community service projects.
When you join Phi Theta Kappa, you’re joining a network of more than 3.5 million members around the world.
You can be confident in your choice to become a member — the American Association of Community Colleges has named Phi Theta Kappa the official honor society for two-year colleges. We are the only such honor society with this distinction.
We have no recurring fees or annual dues; simply pay the one-time membership fee, and you can access your PTK benefits for life.
Scholarships
Current PTK.org scholarships include:
How does a student officially become a member?
Students will receive an email from Phi Theta Kappa headquarters to their WCC email address . A follow up invitation will be sent to the home mailing address listed in the College’s system . Students must then go online to www.ptk.org/join, enter their WCC email address or personal activation code included in the invitation, and pay the one time membership fee.
How much time will being a member take?
The time a member devotes to Phi Theta Kappa is a matter of individual choice. Some members choose to devote many hours to chapter activities; others may not participate at all. Phi Theta Kappa’s Constitution requires only that a prospective member make and maintain certain grade point averages.
What will I do in Phi Theta Kappa?
Phi Theta Kappa activities are determined by the members with emphasis on the four hallmarks of the program: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. You determine your involvement!
What is the value of joining if I graduate at the end of the semester?
In addition to having lifetime membership in Phi Theta Kappa on your resume, you can choose to purchase the official Phi Theta Kappa regalia to wear at graduation. Also, you would be afforded access to scholarship opportunities reserved just for Phi Theta Kappa members.
What happens if my GPA drops below 3.5?
For most members this is not a problem. You are required to have a 3.5 GPA when you accept membership. However, after joining Phi Theta Kappa you are expected to maintain at least a 3.3 GPA.
Are students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution without receiving an associate degree eligible?
While Phi Theta Kappa encourages students to obtain an associate degree before transferring, this is not a requirement for membership eligibility. A student would be eligible if he or she has completed at least 12 academic credits and has a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
Is a community college student who has already earned a degree elsewhere eligible for membership?
A student with a degree who is enrolled at Westchester Community College is eligible for membership after they have completed a minimum of 12 academic credits and have a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher at WCC.
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 update their contact information with Headquarters any time by editing their online profiles. To access your profile, log in at ptk.org. When Welcome, Your Name appears, click on your name. This will take you to your online profile. To update any of the information that appears, click the green Edit My Profile button, make your changes and then click Save. You may also request updates using our Contact Us form or by calling 800.946.9995.
What happens when I submit my application?
Once your application has been submitted to National Headquarters, you will receive an email within twenty-four hours that your membership has been processed. This email will also containing your membership number, username, and password allowing you full access to exclusive membership benefits. Your membership packet will be mailed within 6-8 weeks.
Officers contact info and office hours- The Phi Theta Kappa Office is located in the Classroom Building, room 218. Current office hours will be posted on the door.
Member Meeting times –Meeting days and times will be announced at the start of each semester.
Advisors
Robin Graff- robin.graff@sunywcc.edu
Tiago Machado – tiago.machado@sunywcc.edu
Adam Frank- adam.frank@sunywcc.edu
