Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the international honor society of two-year colleges. It is the largest honor society in American higher education, with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 states and abroad. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage excellence in academics, while also promoting leadership, service, and fellowship.

Benefits of Membership in Phi Theta Kappa

  • Membership in a prestigious organization
  • Ability to designate membership on job and college applications
  • Valuable scholarship opportunities
  • Opportunities for service in the community
  • Opportunities for fellowship and interaction with college students
  • Membership certificate, identification card, and membership pin
  • Gold seal on diploma, notation on transcript and the opportunity to purchase a PTK stole and tassel for graduation
  • Letters of recommendation to potential employers and college admissions counselors

Membership Requirements

To be eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa, students must:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5
  • Have completed a minimum of 12 college credits
  • Be currently enrolled in at least one class at one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges

Additionally, there is a one-time membership fee to join PTK. Contact your college's chapter for more details.

Connect With Your College’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter

If you think you meet the above criteria but have not been sent an invitation letter to join PTK, please contact your college chapter advisor. The advisor can tell you how to enroll online or can provide an actual application.

GateWay
Community College

108 N. 40th St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

602-286-8738

[email protected]

Glendale
Community College

6000 W. Olive Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85302

623-845-4474

[email protected]

Mesa
Community College

1833 W. Southern Ave.

Mesa, AZ 85202

480-654-7792

[email protected]

Phoenix
College

1202 W. Thomas Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85013

602-285-7661

[email protected]

Rio Salado
College

2323 W. 14th St.

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-517-8050

[email protected]

Scottsdale
Community College

9000 E. Chaparral Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

480-423-6196

[email protected]