Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the college's investment to charter?
Qualifying
institutions pay a nonrefundable one-time chartering fee of $500 (U.S.
Dollars). The purpose of this fee is to cover expenses such as communication,
mailings, materials and travel costs incurred in the chartering process.
2.
How long is the chartering process?
The entire chartering process
usually takes about one college term to complete. Your chapter works directly
with a Phi Theta Kappa contact to complete the process according to your
schedule. In order to officially become a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and
gain full rights of benefits for your members, colleges must complete
all phases.
3. Who serves as a chapter advisor?
College
presidents are asked to give careful consideration to the appointment
of advisors. This decision is one of the most crucial steps of the chartering
process and determines the strength and long-term success of the chapter.
The college administration is solely responsible for the appointment
of the chapter advisor.
4. Can each individual campus charter
a chapter?
Yes. If a college has more than one campus, each campus
is eligible to charter a Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Most multi-campus colleges
have multiple chapters.
5. Can four-year institutions
charter a chapter?
Any regionally accredited four-year institution
that offers one of the required associate degree programs is eligible to
have a Phi Theta Kappa chapter on their campus. Only students that have completed
courses towards an associate degree program are eligible for membership.
6.
What does a student have to invest to become a member?
Members
of Phi Theta Kappa pay a one-time membership fee of $45 in addition to a regional
and local fee. Students are not required to participate in chapter activities
to take advantage of the benefits of membership.
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