Phi Theta Kappa

What are the benefits of joining?

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. More than 3.8 million students have been inducted since 1918, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges, making Phi Theta Kappa a true catalyst among members and colleges.
  • Scholarships to help you complete your associate, bachelor’s, and even master’s degrees.
  • Access to $246 million in transfer scholarships offered by over 800 four-year colleges and universities across the country.
  • Leadership and service experiences that will boost your resume, making you more competitive for both PTK and non-PTK scholarships.
  • No matter your ultimate goal, PTK Edge™ gives you the edge you need to get ahead. These courses are free, online, self-paced, and offered exclusively to Phi Theta Kappa members.
    • Healthcare Edge prepares you to successfully transition from your academic program to a career in the healthcare field.
    • Employment Edge is designed to help you successfully enter the workforce.
    • Transfer Edge will prepare you to successfully transfer to a four-year college.
    • Competitive Edge is all about professional development. It focuses on soft skills and career planning.
    • Research Edge teaches the principles of conducting scholarly research while introducing you to Honors in Action, PTK’s honors program.
  • Discover Leadership Development Studies.
  • Request personalized letters of recommendation for job applications.
  • Use PTK Connect to search for four-year colleges and universities that are transfer friendly and see the scholarships they offer to community college students - including those exclusively for PTK members.
  • Take the trickiness out of transferring and get advice from admissions pros through our exclusive Transfer Edge online course.
  • Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key Membership Pin
  • Phi Theta Kappa Membership Certificate
  • Recognition during chapter induction ceremony.
  • Opportunity to wear Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia.*
  • Official Phi Theta Kappa seal placed on your college diploma.*
  • Notation of membership on your college transcript.*
  • Press release announcing your academic achievement.

    *Contingent on college policy.

Special discounts and offers can be found on the official PTK website such as for:

  • Dell
  • Enterprise and National
  • GlobalFit
  • Hurst Review Services
  • Lenovo
  • BetterHelp
  • StudyBuddy.Live

Phi Theta Kappa is the Honor​ Society for community colleges,​ which supports high-achieving students by providing scholarships and the opportunity to participate in community events aimed to build critical skills such as leadership, problem solving, and communication.

Phi Theta Kappa Events

Beta Alpha Phi is the chapter at Hudson County Community College.
The chapter was chartered on March 31, 1995.

 

Eligibility and Requirements for Membership

  1. Minimum number of college credits earned: 12
  2. Minimum cumulative grade point average: 3.5

New members will receive a membership certificate, a pin, and tassel in the mail from Phi Theta Kappa and a t-shirt from the Beta Alpha Phi Chapter. For graduation, members will also get the Phi Theta Kappa stole.

Spring Induction will be held on Friday, May 28, 2023 at 6:30PM in the Gabert Library, 6th floor.

The election of 2023-2024 officers will be held in April 2023.
Contact Professor Lai, tlaiFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE for the officer candidate application.

 

PTK Events and Happenings

  • Najwa Essaki, Lisa Camacho, and Natalia Amin Montero
  • Steven Jackson Ange-Kenny Yapo
  • Emily Perez

April 2nd, 2023
27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup
Community Service

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27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup
27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup
27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup
27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup
27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup
27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup

The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship is one of the scholarships covered by the Spring Application.

Scholars from Hudson County Community College

 
Sally Elwir

Sally Elwir

 
Montaha Osman

Montaha Osman

 
Dina Thompson

Dina Thompson

 

 

PTK Newsletters

Chapter Officers

Sally Elwir

Sally Elwir

Vice President
Klaudia Zwonik

Klaudia Zwonik

Vice President of Scholarship
Montaha Osman

Montaha Osman

Vice President of Public Relations
Mariam Sadek

Mariam Sadek

Vice President of Leadership

2024-2025 Beta Alpha Phi Officer Team

2023-2024 Beta Alpha Phi Officer Team
2024-2025 Beta Alpha Phi Officers   Beta Alpha Phi Alumni Officers  
       
President John Acosta *1 President Diego Villatoro
Vice President Valentin Tissera Doncini *4 Vice President Sarra Hayoune
Vice President of Leadership Rehab Bensaid *5, # Vice President Kailyn Segovia-Vazquez
Vice President of Public Relations Sonam Dorji *5 Vice President Marlenne Andalia
Vice President of Fellowship Abdessamad Belguebli *1 Vice President Tiana Malcolm *5
Vice President of Scholarship Marolla Youakim *5, #    
Vice President of Service Kenia Sandoval *3    
Secretary Fnu Anjali Raj *2    

* Completed 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Edges of PTK Edge
# Completed Leadership Development Studies

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New Jersey is in the Middle States Region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D. C.) and in Division I (366 Chapters, 6 Regional Organizations - Carolinas (NC, SC, Bermuda), Middle States (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA), New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT), New York, Ohio, and Virginia/West Virginia).

Regional officers are elected at the regional convention in March and international officers are elected at Catalyst in April. The candidate applications are available during the fall semester.

 


Out of the Box Podcast - Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

May 2021
This month, Dr. Reber is joined by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Alpha Phi officers Sofia Pazmino and Pedro Moranchel, who discuss how membership in PTK contributed to their success at HCCC.

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