The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Membership Benefits
- Certificate of lifetime membership with prestigious national organization
- Gold Phi Alpha lapel pin
- Group affiliation
- Stands out on a resume
- Graduation regalia awarded
- Great opportunity to network with fellow social work students and community agencies
- Provides opportunities for leadership and committee involvement
- Opportunity to earn a medallion for your service
Qualification Criteria
An undergraduate student is eligible for membership after achieving the following national requirements and meeting local chapter requirements:
- Acceptance into the BSW program
- Completed 9 semester hours or 12 quarter hours of required social work courses
- Achieved an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Achieved a 3.25 grade point average in required social work courses
A graduate student is eligible for membership after the following national requirements and meeting local chapter requirements:
- Acceptance into the MSW Program
- Completed one term of course work
- Achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on a 4.0 scale
How to apply
Complete the Phi Alpha Application and send in:
- Copy of Unofficial Transcripts
- Printed Confirmation
- Check for $50.00 Membership Fee
Leadership
President Kristie Pogue
Vice President Miranda Cotten
Secretary Chelsey Marcotte
Treasurer Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Other Links
Facebook: BSU Phi Alpha: Theta Psi Chapter
OrgSync
National Phi Alpha Honor Society
Purchasing Phi Alpha Swag