Membership Qualification Criteria:

• Students enrolled in 12 or more credits at UW-WC during the semester they qualify must earn at least a 3.3 semester GPA and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Students enrolled in less than 12 credits at UW-WC during the semester they qualify must earn a 3.3 cumulative GPA and must have completed at least 12 total (cumulative) credits.

Any students meeting the above criteria for membership will be invited to attend informational meetings once classes begin.

Joining Phi Theta Kappa

Complete and return a PTK membership form to Dan Cibrario, PTK advisor, in the Student Services Office. Pick up a membership profile form from Dan or the Student Services office. Membership fees are $48.00 per year (check payable to UW-WC). This includes national dues of $38.00, regional dues of $5.00 and local chapter dues of $5.00.

Benefits of Membership

Each newly inducted member receives:

• Golden Key of Phi Theta Kappa membership pin
• Membership certificate and wallet identification card
• Membership Manual
• Scholarship Directory that includes a list of scholarship specifically designated for Society members
• One year's subscription to the Golden Key newsletter
• Automatic listings of the National Dean's List
• Complimentary copy of 3.5 PLUS Annual Journal
• UW-WC transcript stamped "Member of Phi Theta Kappa"

Guest Membership:

• Participate in PTK activities during your first semester at UW-WC.
• Get to know other students who share your attitude toward academic excellence.
• "Sample" what PTK has to offer you so can decide to join as a regular member after qualifying at the end of your first semester.
  The criteria for guest membership are:
  • Graduation from high school in the top 25% of your class.
  • Guest Membership is valid for one semester only. Qualified guest members must join as regular members at the end of their first semester to continue participation in Phi Theta Kappa.
  • To join as a guest member, complete PTK guest membership form. (No dues).

Questions?

 Contact one of the advisors: Anne Widmayer - (262) 335-5263  or Dan Cibrario (262)-335-5212

About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges offering associate programs. Founded in 1918 by two-year college presidents in Missouri, Phi Theta Kappa celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1993. In 75 years, Phi Theta Kappa has grown from a small organization serving private women's colleges in one state, to an international scholastic society, with chapters in more than 900 two-year colleges, inducting more than 50,000 students annually.

The Phi Theta Kappa Society bases all programs on its four hallmarks: Scholastics, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. In addition to recognizing and promoting scholastic achievement, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) also provides members opportunities for leadership development; encourages members to conduct service projects for the benefit of the college and the community; and fosters an atmosphere conductive to scholarly fellowship.

The Chi Chi Chapter of PTK

The Chi Chi Chapter is involved in many fund raising activities to support PTK scholarships which are awarded to continuing and transferring UW-WC students. The Chapter also helps to host the Convocation Ceremony in May and has sponsored activities at UW-WC for honor society students from area high schools. Students can qualify to join the Chi Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa as a guest member or a regular member.