Phi Theta Kappa

What is Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society?

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. Our mission is to recognize the academic excellence of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) established the Alpha Xi Phi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in 1988.

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Benefits Of Being a Member

PTK can connect you with scholarships, mentors, and resources to help. Whether you are continuing your education at your two-year college, planning to transfer to a university, or going to work, PTK has award-winning online programs to help you plan for the next steps of your future. 

PTK Scholarships: Access our network of more than $1.3 million in cash scholarships awarded directly to PTK members by our PTK Foundation. 

PTK Regalia: If you graduate as a PTK member, you will earn a stole and cord to walk across the stage with.

PTK Connect™: Connect with 800+ four-year colleges and universities that offer $246 million+ in exclusive PTK transfer scholarships and use our career exploration tools to empower your next steps.

PTK Edge™: Five online, self-paced courses to help you get your dream job, transfer to a university, develop research skills, or get a personal competitive edge essential to developing critical thinking, cultural, emotional, and professional skills. We even have a course specifically for healthcare majors.

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Alpha Xi Phi Chapter

Our office is working to provide professional development, volunteering, and scholarship opportunities for our members and the campus community. Our chapter officers offer resources and opportunities to grow and learn as exceptional students at SPSCC. As a PTK member, you would receive a gold seal with your diploma and may display honor society regalia at the SPSCC commencement ceremony upon graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled in an institution that has a Phi Theta Kappa chapter
• Have completed at least 12 credits of coursework toward an associate or bachelor's degree or at least 6 credits of coursework toward a certificate of 1 year
• Generally, have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average, or higher

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to join this prestigious honor society, please reach out to the contact advisor to review your eligibility and send you a passcode. If you have received an email invitation from them, you have been issued a passcode from PTK headquarters which you can use to JOIN on their website. The membership fee is a one-time, forever fee of $75 which will make you an Alpha Xi Phi chapter member at SPSCC. This membership is transferrable to other community and technical colleges internationally, and will shift to alumni status after completion of your degree or certificate.

Contact Information: ptk@spscc.edu 
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Advisors:
Christina Pleasants (Contact Advisor), cpleasants@spscc.edu 
Roosevelt Mendez (Advisor), rmendez3@spscc.edu
Alexis Calma (Advisor), acalma@spscc.edu