Phi Theta Kappa

About PTK

CCD is a local chapter for the well-respected honors program Phi Theta Kappa, which gives students at two-year institutions recognition and opportunity for developing leadership, service, fellowship, and academic excellence. In addition to recognition, the society also strives to provide additional access to scholarships and enriching opportunities for continued education among its members.

Membership Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible for membership, you must

be enrolled in CCD,
have completed at least 12 hours of coursework that may be applied to an associate degree (part-time students may be eligible),
a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, and
adhere to the values and hallmarks of the society.

We hope you will look over these frequently asked questions about Phi Theta Kappa.

What is Phi Theta Kappa?

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honors society for two-year colleges founded in 1918.

Why are you inviting me to join?

Because you have done two things:

You have a 3.5 (or better) G.P.A.
You have completed at least 12 credits.

Why should I join?

PTK is an amazing opportunity to grow in leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. Your membership in Phi Theta Kappa makes you a more attractive candidate for four-year colleges or universities. There are exclusive scholarship dollars available only to Phi Theta Kappa members. You will be acknowledged at graduation as a scholar and PTK member by wearing the PTK regalia. PTK is notated on your official transcript.

I am transferring or graduating at the end of this semester, how can membership in Phi Theta Kappa help me?

Once you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you are always a member. Therefore, the scholarship money is available to you even after you have transferred or graduated from CCD.

What does PTK do on campus?

We work to serve charitable organizations in our community, including and not limited to the Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit Foundation. We have meetings and activities regularly. We send our students to regional and national conferences. PTK also has officer positions available; we are always looking for motivated students who are interested in expanding their leadership skills. The more you get involved, the more you will get out of the group.