The Journey
A newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers, and regional officers.
May 2000 Issue
JUST ASK!
Commonly-Asked Membership Eligibility Questions
College Graduates
Q. Can a community college
student who has already earned a degree become a member of Phi Theta Kappa?
A. Yes. A student who has already received a degree and is currently enrolled at
the community college is eligible for membership if the student has completed at least 12
hours of associate degree course work with the required cumulative GPA at the two-year
college he or she is currently attending.
Transfer Credit
Q. Can transfer hours from other
colleges be considered when determining membership eligibility?
A. Maybe. Grades for courses taken at another institution may be considered when
determining membership eligibility if this procedure is acceptable to the institution the
student is currently attending. The decision should be addressed in the chapter's bylaws.
However, while grades may be considered, the student must still complete at least 12 hours
of associate degree course work at the college where he or she is currently enrolled.
High School Students
Q. Can a high school student who
is taking college credit be a member of Phi Theta Kappa?
A. Yes. A high school student enrolled at a two-year college who completes at least 12
hours of associate degree course work and the required cumulative GPA is eligible for
membership.