Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society initiates more than 30,000 members a year on 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. More than 1.5 million members have joined its ranks since Phi Kappa Phi’s founding in 1897 at the University of Maine. It is a global network of the best and brightest, a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for all generations.
History
Phi Kappa Phi was born different. In 1897, 10 senior students, 2 faculty members and the University of Maine president created a new kind of honor society, one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Under the leadership of student Marcus L. Urann, the group formed the Lambda Sigma Eta Society, later renamed Phi Kappa Phi from the letters of the Greek words forming its motto, Philosophìa Krateìto Photôn, "Let the love of learning rule humanity.”
Today, Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engages the community of scholars in service to others.
What is Phi Kappa Phi is up to today? Check out the latest news to see how the Society is making headlines 100+ years after its founding.
Eligibility Requirements
Phi Kappa Phi membership is earned. Admission is invitation-only and requires nomination approval by Saint Mary's College of California chapter. Requirements include:
- Juniors must have completed at least 72 credit hours, with at least 24 semester hours at their current institution, and rank in the top 7.5 percent of their class.
- Seniors must have completed at least 90 credit hours, with at least 24 semester hours at their current institution, and rank in the top 10 percent of their class.
- Graduate students must have completed at least 18 graduate hours or the equivalent at their institution and rank in the top 10 percent of their class.
Faculty, professional staff and alumni who achieve scholarly distinction may also be eligible. Think you meet the above criteria and have not been invited to membership? Contact Pat Krietz.
Benefits of Membership
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi offers numerous benefits and resources to assist members throughout their academic and professional lives. From awards totaling $1.4 million each biennium, to exclusive discounts from over 25 corporate partners, we provide a wide range of exclusive benefits and resources to our members.
We invite you to make the most of your membership by taking advantage of all of the exclusive benefits and resources available to you. Learn more about the benefits of active membership in Phi Kappa Phi.
Saint Mary's Chapter Leadership 2018-19
Br. Richard Lemberg, President
Jim Sauerberg, Vice President
Emily House, Secretary
David Bird, Treasurer
Heidimarie Rambo, Awards Officer
Pat Kreitz, Public Information Officer
Ryan Villegas, Student Vice President
Sabrina Nguyen, Student Vice President
Amanda Wong, Student Vice President
There are achievements worthy of celebration: academic work of extraordinary quality, exemplary leadership, and research that advances human knowledge