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.