Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) is the oldest, most selective, and most prestigious all-discipline honor society Faculty, staff, and alumni can also be invited to join.
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to membership, based on a record of outstanding academic achievement. Eligibility Requirements:
Membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is earned. Admission is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The governing bylaws of the Society set extremely high standards for membership:
-Because Phi Kappa Phi recognizes
and promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education, one's field of study may be in any discipline.
-Juniors must have completed at least seventy-two credit hours and rank scholastically in the top 7.5 percent (or higher depending on local chapter standards) of their class. (With 24 of those credit hours having been completed at the university, or institution, with the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter)
-Seniors must rank in the top 10 percent (or higher depending on local chapter standards) of their class. (With 24 of those credit hours having been completed at the university, or institution, with the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter)
-Graduate students must rank in the upper 10 percent of their class. Eligibility may be determined separately for each academic unit within a member institution, e.g., department, school or college.
-Faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also may be eligible for membership. Officers of Chapter 22 UMB UMBC PKP
