1.  What is Phi Theta Kappa?

"The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."

Today Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirates and Palau. The innovative programs and services and array of membership benefits offered by Phi Theta Kappa are unequaled among honor societies. 

Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. Co-curricular programs focus upon the Society's Hallmark of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. It is estimated that 200,000 students participate in Phi Theta Kappa programs each year. Annually, approximately 100,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa. 

For a more comprehensive look, please visit www.ptk.org.

2.  What are the benefits of becoming a Phi Theta Kappa member?

• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may apply for more than $36 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 600 senior institutions.  In addition members are automatically enrolled in The Transfer Database, used by hundreds of senior colleges and universities to recruit Phi Theta Kappa transfer students, all to be managed by the student with the use of www.collegefish.org.
• Letter of recommendations may be requested to be sent to a college admissions counselor, scholarship official or potential employer.
• Members receive a Golden Key Membership Pin, Certificate of Membership, and a wallet-size Identification Card from Phi Theta Kappa as well as a Certificate of Membership from the Alpha Sigma Phi chapter.
• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may affix the Society’s Gold Diploma Seal, denoting Society membership, to their two-year college diploma.  This diploma seal will be given to Alpha Sigma Phi member's at their Induction ceremony.
• Members of Phi Theta Kappa may wear the Society’s golden monogrammed Honors Stole and Tassel, at college commencement exercises, available through purchase at Phi Theta Kappa Recognitions.  The advisor of Alpha Sigma Phi does not have these pieces of regalia available for purchase at Clark College. 
• The chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi sponsors an Enhanced Membership Award Program where members are recognized at the chapter level for their participation.  For a more detailed look the program, click on this checkmark. 

 3.  What are the membership eligibility requirements?

To become a member of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Clark College, you must meet the following criteria: 

• 18 college level credits or more completed at Clark College 
• 3.5 college level GPA or higher

4.  How do I apply for membership?

Please submit the following three items to Deena Bisig at Hanna Hall 113:

• a completed membership application (click the checkmark to download) 
• a copy of your unofficial transcript 
• $60 for membership dues (checks made out to Clark College and paid at the Cashier's Office)

5. What if I cannot afford the $60 membership dues?

If you would like to become a member of your local Alpha Sigma Phi chapter but do not have the funds to pay for the membership dues, consider filling out the Membership Dues Scholarship Application.  Students who take advantage of this opportunity are required to participate in a minimum number of Alpha Sigma Phi meetings and events.  Once those committments are complete, the application will be submitted for membership.  

6.  What is the Greater Northwest Region?

Phi Theta Kappa has divided the United States into 4 divisions.  In each division, there are regions based on geographical location. Alpha Sigma Phi is a chapter in the Greater Northwest Region which is comprised of Washington, North Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Alberta, Canada. Our region is so geographically large, we are split into districts.  Alpha Sigma Phi is a chapter in District II.  To find out more about the region, visit the regional website www.gnrptk.org.

7.  Where can I find the Alpha Sigma Phi Constitution and Bylaws?  

Please click on the checkmark to read the Constitution and Bylaws.