Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Our Purpose

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: You must be enrolled and matriculated at Westchester Community College; You must have completed at least 12 academic credits that may be applied to an associate degree or certificate program as a full-time or part time student; You must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher

Our Mission

Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold:

Recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and Provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. Phi Theta Kappa focuses on 4 hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, & Fellowship.

Member Benefits

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. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) offers lifetime membership with a one-time fee and no recurring costs. Benefits include: Recognition; PTK Golden Key Membership Pin and Certificate; Recognition at induction ceremony; Eligibility to wear PTK graduation regalia; PTK seal on college diploma and transcript notation. Scholarships Access to $90 million in scholarships for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees; $46 million in transfer scholarships from nearly 800 institutions; Career-specific awards, including certification exam fee coverage; and Leadership and service opportunities to enhance resumes and scholarship competitiveness

Scholarship Resources

Scholarships include: Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship: Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team and many more opportunities to see.

PTK Society Website Jack Kent Cooke Website

Contact Information

Officers contact info and office hours- The Phi Theta Kappa Office is located in the David Swope Student Center, 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- [email protected]
Tiago Machado – [email protected]
Adam Frank- [email protected][email protected]

Frequently asked questions

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.