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.
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.
Beta Alpha Phi is the chapter at Hudson County Community College. The chapter was chartered on March 31, 1995.
Eligibility and Requirements for Membership
Minimum number of college credits earned: 12
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
April 2nd, 2023 27th Annual Friends of Liberty State Park Salt Marsh Cleanup Community Service
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The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship is one of the scholarships covered by
the Spring Application.
* 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.