Phi Theta Kappa

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To be invited to join Phi Theta Kappa, students must:

• Be enrolled at Cecil College.
• Have completed at least 12 college-level credits toward an associate or bachelor's degree or at least 6 hours of coursework toward a 1-year certificate program.
• Obtain a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.

Are you a high-achieving student anticipating an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa? If so, take advantage of our provisional membership and get involved with the chapter today! Provisional membership is available to students expected to meet eligibility requirements in the upcoming semester. As a provisional member, you can attend bi-monthly meetings and participate in chapter activities. However, provisional members are not allowed to serve as chapter officers or vote on official chapter business.

Invitations to join Phi Theta Kappa are sent electronically to students who meet the eligibility criteria through their Cecil College email addresses from the PTK national headquarters. If a student receives an invitation, they have one semester to accept membership. Students who do not accept membership into the honor society will continue to receive invitations to join in future semesters if they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Students invited to join Phi Theta Kappa must accept membership into the society via the Phi Theta Kappa website with the access code provided in their invitation email. To accept membership, students must pay a one-time fee of $80.00 and complete membership registration before the stated deadline in their invitation email. Students who are unable to pay the one-time fee due to financial constraints should contact the Student Life Office at studentlife@nullcecil.edu. Financial options and other funding assistance for joining the honor society will be discussed.

All eligible members, current chapter members, and non-members are invited to join us for the monthly PTK-AAT Chapter Meetings. Meetings occur during the fall and spring semesters, providing a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and stay informed about our chapter's initiatives and activities. Whether you're already a member or interested in learning more about Phi Theta Kappa, we welcome your participation and contribution. Mark your calendars and join us as we come together to promote academic excellence and community engagement!

Cecil College Induction Ceremony occurs every spring. This event honors you and is the perfect way to meet other members, many of whom are new, just like you!

Three student officers make up the chapter executive board. Positions include Chapter President, Vice President, and Recording Officer. Students interested in serving as a chapter officer can reach out to Chapter Advisors: Kelsey Jakubac at kjakubac@nullcecil.edu or Melissa Burke at mburke@nullcecil.edu.

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Stay connected and informed with PTK-AAT! Be sure to check your Cecil College email regularly for our monthly newsletters. These newsletters are filled with important information on chapter news, upcoming events, scholarship deadlines, and much more.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. More than 3.8 million students have been inducted since 1918, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges, making Phi Theta Kappa a true catalyst among members and colleges.

Cecil College’s Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is Alpha Alpha Theta (AAT).

Phi Theta Kappa membership is what you make of it. The more you put in, the more you get out of it. Your best experience will come from engaging in the benefits PTK-AAT offers; however, we don’t require participation.

Note: If you have already been invited and received your passcode, you can accept membership at join.ptk.org.

Phi Theta Kappa’s membership fee is $80 and is paid only once and guarantees your PTK membership for a lifetime.

Students who are unable to pay the one-time fee due to financial constraints should contact the Student Life Office at studentlife@nullcecil.edu. Financial options and other funding assistance for joining the honor society will be discussed.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society can be found at www.ptk.org.

Chapter members are eligible to wear the PTK cord, stole, and tassel. Members will receive a PTK tassel in their welcome packet. Additionally, members of Cecil College's Alpha Alpha Theta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will be provided with a complimentary cord and stole for the graduation ceremony.

Yes, your Phi Theta Kappa membership is transferrable to other colleges. Contact your current PTK advisor to verify that you meet the requirements of the new chapter. If you do, the advisor can request headquarters to transfer your membership.

No. Once inducted, you are a member for life! Phi Theta Kappa members are considered alumni when they leave the chapter in good standing through graduation, transfer, or other means.

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