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Phi Theta Kappa

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Benefits of Membership

While the Pi Sigma meetings are open to all Highline students and their guests, official membership in Phi Theta Kappa does have its privileges. Here are just a few:

  • Transfer Scholarships – Members may apply for more than $37 million in transfer scholarships, provided exclusively to Society members by more than 700 senior institutions.
  • PTK Connect free enrollment – Members have free access to Phi Theta Kappa’s online transfer tool. You can research colleges, learn about transfer scholarships, manage important transfer dates and deadlines and communicate with four-year college representatives to ensure a smooth transfer to a four-year college.
  • Membership Credentials – The Golden Key Membership Pin, Membership Certificate and Membership ID Card are mailed to the member’s home address.
  • Phi Theta Kappa Graduation Regalia – The Society’s Honors Stole, Tassel and additional graduation regalia may be purchased and worn at college commencement exercises.
  • Letters of Recommendation – Request letters of recommendation from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to a college admissions counselor, scholarship official or potential employer.
  • Career Resource Center – The Career Resource Center provides members with career trends, research, tips and tools for navigating the job market.

Visit the PTK international website to learn about the benefits of a PTK membership.

How to Become an Official Member

To become an official member of Phi Theta Kappa, you must have completed 12 college-level credits with a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The Pi Sigma chapter invites eligible students to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society on a quarterly basis. If you received an invitation letter, log on to the Phi Theta Kappa international website and enter your passcode to get started. Membership fees are $65 USD.

Membership Questions

If you believe you are eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa, but have not received an invitation letter, please contact Fred Capestany at fcapestany@highline.edu.