Welcome to our website! We know that you have many questions regarding membership in our Chapter and the International Honors Society. Here we will list our key requirements, how to acquire membership, and what to look for in the future. There are also numerous resources available to you once you become a member.
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Here are our Omega Phi Chapter requirements for becoming an active member
Must have a cumulative GPA = 3.50 or above
Must be currently enrolled with 12 or more credit hours
Must pay lifetime membership fee (currently at $80)
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There is also the opportunity for provisional membership
Must have a cumulative GPA = 2.00 or above
Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing
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Officer positions
Opportunities are available for any active member to obtain an officer position by election of fellow active members every fall and winter semester.
Elected in Fall = Serves through Winter term
Elected in Winter = Serves through Summer and Fall
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What is the difference between active and provisional membership?
A provisional member is essentially a visitor to the club and has no voting rights, cannot participate in the international convention, and cannot run for an officer position. An active member obtains the above rights in addition to resources such as collegefish.org (scholarship and transfer database), lifetime PTK membership, honorable mention at graduation and on transcript, and access to thousands of dollars in scholarships given only to PTK members. Officers essentially have a much more competitive advantage for scholarships and acceptance into other transfer schools and careers.
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Steps towards becoming a member
Once you have met the requirements, there are a number of ways to obtain membership.
First: Contact an Officer or our Chapter Advisor, or stop by our cubicle in the Student Life building. Ask for the membership form, or go to the documents page on the navigation bar and download/fill out the application form.
Next: Once the form is filled out and your requirements met, make your check payable to Phi Theta Kappa (cash is only accepted through the advisor) and hand in to one of the Officers in the cubicle or to the Chapter Advisor.
Final: Your membership package should arrive in the mail after a few weeks, also be sure to check your e-mail and the web page for upcoming events and workshops.
There is also an alternative online option. Please contact our advisor [mhills@broward.edu] for more information on obtaining membership online.
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Benefits resources
Some of the best sources of information stem from the Phi Theta Kappa web page, collegefish.org, and from general meetings. Here is a listing of links to some of these resources, and check your e-mail or the calendar for information on upcoming general meetings.
PTK International: PTK Transfer Site MyPTK online Portal
