Welcome to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at the University of Arizona Global Campus! If you're a University of Arizona Global Campus online student seeking an Associate's degree, you deserve recognition for your academic success and contributions.
History
Chapter Bylaws
Charter Members
Membership Criteria
Member Privileges
Honors Recognition Events
Contact
History
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society of the two-year college/Associate's degree-granting institution. Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold: to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programs.
Chapter Bylaws
Read the official Chapter Bylaws of the Beta Tau Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
Charter Members
The Beta Tau Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the University of Arizona Global Campus was established on September 13, 2011.
Charter members are:
- Joseph Allen, Director of Student Affairs (former)
- Dr. Elizabeth Tice, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (former)
- Vanessa Schoenherr, Student Development & Engagement Specialist II (former)
Membership Criteria
Membership is by invitation only. In order to receive an invitation for membership, students must meet the criteria below as of January 1 and July 1:
- Be an active student seeking an Associate’s degree;
- Have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework that may be applied to an Associate’s degree;
- Have a grade point average of 3.5; and
- Be willing to adhere to the moral standards of the Society.
Please note that there is a one-time membership fee of $60.
All members receive a membership certificate, Phi Theta Kappa ID card, and membership pin.
Experience Seamless Transfer Options
There are various ways you can transfer your credits to UAGC. Explore your options.
The University of Arizona Global Campus and Phi Theta Kappa have entered into an agreement in the spirit of cooperation. The purpose of the agreement is to enable Phi Theta Kappa students who transfer to UAGC to carry with them the credit they have already earned.
Member Privileges
Through Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters:
The Society offers valuable opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, and networking.
In addition, Phi Theta Kappa offers over $37 million in scholarships, both for those continuing the pursuit of the Associate's degree and those transferring to a senior institution to complete their Bachelor's degree.
Members also have access to special benefits and offers from Phi Theta Kappa corporate partners. For more information about Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, please visit Phi Theta Kappa's website.
Through the University of Arizona Global Campus:
Any Phi Theta Kappa member who participates in the University of Arizona Global Campus in-person commencement ceremony will be distinguished as a member by wearing Phi Theta Kappa regalia. Induction must be completed at least one week prior to commencement in order to receive regalia.
Contact
Contact the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Advisor at [email protected].