Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Mountain Empire Community College

Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society of the two-year college. To receive an invitation, students must meet the following requirements:

· Be enrolled in an Associate’s Program

· Complete 12 credit hours with a 3.5 or higher GPA

· Complete a membership application and pay the one-time
membership fee to the International Headquarters.

· Maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA after beco

ming a member of Phi
Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa participates in numerous activities revolving around its four hallmarks: leadership, fellowship, scholarship, and service. Previous activities have included recycling and “green” initiatives, graduation completion projects, breast cancer awareness events, Relay for Life, literacy promotion to elementary school children, and purchasing Christmas gifts for needy children in the area. Trips include regional Phi Theta Kappa conferences and the International Phi Theta Kappa Conference. Major scholarship initiatives include the All Virginia and all USA Academic Teams. Phi Theta Kappa advisors can also assist students in locating scholarships to transfer institutions. Many colleges offer academic scholarships to honor society members. Graduating Phi Theta Kappa members may purchase the honors regalia to wear at graduation and also receive the Phi Theta Kappa seal on their diplomas. Phi Theta Kappa meets at 12:15 on the first Tuesday of every month in Godwin 214. For more information contact advisor Sarah Gilliam at [email protected].