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What is the cost of membership?

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There is an initiation fee of between $50 and $90, depending on the college.

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When do the invitations go out?

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Since you need at least three years to even qualify, the earliest you can get an invitation is senior year, most likely the later half of that year.

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My daughter's school doesn't have a chapter, but she would qualify. Can she obtain a membership?

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No. Only schools with chapters are eligible to nominate students for membership, because Phi Beta Kappa is selective in their membership offers.

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Can I still get in if I'm not nominated?

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No. Phi Beta Kappa is an invitation-only honors society, and the invitation is only sent out after a recommendation.

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What is Phi Theta Kappa?

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It is an international honor society for students attending two-year colleges.

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Do I have to write a dissertation to do this?

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No. If you have questions about eligibility, contact the chapter officer at your school.

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I can't find my letter with the invitation code. Is it still possible to join?

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You will need to contact your chapter officer. If you don't know who that is, look on your school's website, or check Phi Beta Kappa's website and their national chapter directory.

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How can I confirm if I'm currently a member?

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Send and email to Phi Beta Kappa's national office with the name you would have been inducted under, your year(s) of possible induction, and your school. If you are a member, they should be able to find a record for you with that information.

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What do I do if I met the requirements for Phi Beta Kappa in college but I was never invited?

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Nothing, unfortunately. You have to be nominated by a faculty member to be invited to join. The faculty in some departments (e.g. fine arts) at some universities don’t seem to focus on the academic success of their students and thus fail to nominate them for PBK.

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Can High School students be considered for Phi Beta Kappa membership?

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No, they must be college students. You need to have 90/120 credit hours in order to join.

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Can I be nominated for Phi Beta Kappa after my senior year in high school?

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No, high school students are not eligible. You must be a college student in your junior or senior year.

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Can I still accept my invitation a week after the code expires?

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You likely can but you'll need to reach out to your chapter and ask them for a new code. Explain why you needed an extension on accepting your membership and that it still would mean a great deal to you to join.

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