You have achieved a level of academic success at NOVA that makes you eligible to join the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (completed at least 12 credits, earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, currently enrolled). You received an email invitation with an access code to join the Honor Society in the second week of September but you haven’t joined yet. Why haven’t you joined? Here’s some additional information:
Phi Theta Kappa is the officially recognized Honor Society for two year college students across the country. You are being recognized for what you have already accomplished academically. There is a one-time membership fee of $85 which covers the international, Virginia regional and chapter local dues. Joining the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society does not mean a commitment to get involved in chapter activities! This is a recognition of what you have already achieved.
Benefits
- You will receive a packet with your membership card, a certificate and a newsletter
- “Phi Theta Kappa Member” will be typed on your official transcript at NOVA
- You are eligible to apply for Phi Theta Kappa scholarships at many four year universities across the country (see more information on scholarships, below).
- You are eligible to purchase the gold stole and tassel to wear at your commencement
- Your campus chapter has opportunities for leadership and community service involvement, which enhances your scholarship and transfer competitiveness
- We will be recruiting chapter officers for next year and two of those students interested in serving as officers next year will be invited to participate in the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention in April, to be held in Kansas City, Missouri
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships (Examples)
- George Washington University ($7,500 – $15,000) competitive
- Marymount University ($2,000) automatic with letter from PTK advisor. With leadership and service experience, scholarship could be increased to $6,000
- Liberty University ($1,000 per year up to four years) competitive
- American University ($10,000) automatic/guaranteed
- ODU offers 10 merit PTK scholarships per year
Orientation Information
Your Tau Nu Chapter officers at the Alexandria Campus have scheduled dates where they will be available this week to meet you in the Cafeteria, to share information about Phi Theta Kappa and answer your questions. The dates/times are:
Wednesday, October 11 – 3:30 to 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 12 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
You can also review the information in our Tau Nu Chapter blog: https://blogs.nvcc.edu/taunu/phi-theta-kappa/
Induction Ceremony
The Induction of New Members will be held on Wednesday evening, November 1st at 7:00 pm in the Bisdorf Auditorium (Room 196). This is a formal ceremony which includes guest speakers and a reception following the ceremony. New members can bring at least two guests to the ceremony. An invitation will be sent an invitation to the Induction Ceremony once they join Phi Theta Kappa.
If you have any questions, please contact me!
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society