Phi Theta Kappa Membership

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) membership recognizes academic excellence and provides students with opportunities for leadership, scholarships, and professional development.

Eligible students receive an official invitation via their student email each semester when they meet the requirements for membership.

 

Membership Requirements

To qualify for PTK membership at Navarro College, students must:

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 

 

Complete the required coursework

  • 12 semester hours for Associate degree coursework

  • 6 semester hours for Certificate coursework

 

Grades for courses completed at other institutions may be considered when determining membership eligibility.

 

Becoming a Member

Once eligible:

  1. You will receive an invitation in your student email from the chapter adviser when you are eligible to join.

  2. It will contain an unique passcode that you can enter at the PTK's website to accept membership.

  3. You will receive a formal invitation from the International Office of Phi Theta Kappa

 

Membership fees (one-time, lifetime membership):

 

Member Benefits

 

 

 

Recognition

  • Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key Membership Pin

  • Phi Theta Kappa Membership Certificate

  • Recognition during chapter induction ceremony

  • Opportunity to wear Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia*

  • Official Phi Theta Kappa seal placed on your college diploma*

  • Notation of membership on your college transcript*

  • Press release announcing your academic achievement

  • Letters of recommendation citing your membership

* Contingent on College Policy

 

Scholarships

  • Up to $90 million in scholarships to help you complete your associate, bachelor’s, even master’s degrees

  • Access to $46 million in transfer scholarships offered by nearly 800 four-year colleges and universities across the country

  • Awards specifically for career-bound students, including some field-specific opportunities that cover the cost of certification exam fees

  • Leadership and service experiences that will boost your resume, making you more competitive for both PTK and non-PTK scholarships

  • Visit PTK Scholarships website

 

 

Career Training

  • Professional skills employers seek through our exclusive online Competitive Edge program

  • Navigate the job market with our one-of-a-kind PTK EDGE for Employment training course

  • Visit PTK Career Training website

 

 

Transfer Success

  • Use PTK Connect to search for four-year colleges and universities that are transfer friendly and see the scholarships they offer community college students — including those exclusively for PTK members

  • Take the trickiness out of transferring and get advice from admissions pros through our exclusive PTK EDGE for Transfer online course

  • Visit PTK Transfer Success website

 

Learn Leadership

  • Free access to our custom, nationally recognized Leadership Development Studies curriculum

  • Develop your own personal leadership philosophy inspired by classic leaders from the Humanities and today’s top thinkers

  • No textbook required — we use open source materials, so our curriculum is accessible to all

  • Practice your skills through leadership roles within your chapter, in service projects, and on campus

  • Visit PTK Leadership Development Studies website

 

 

Membership Discounts