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what are the requirements for active members?

A: To be considered an active member you must attend 1 forums and 2 events per month. Being an active member is necessary to be inducted into PTK and to receive your transcript notation.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING PHI THETA KAPPA?

A: Aside from being part of a nationally recognized club, you become eligible for special PTK scholarships, the opportunity to learn about becoming a board member / regional officer, and put to practice Phi Theta Kappa's hallmarks.

What is this transcript notation you offer from ptk?

A: As part of joining our honor society, you receive a honor notation on your official transcripts*. Once you become inducted (the semester you join), you will receive a special certificate in the mail from PTK HQ and that will allow you to receive the honor notation on your transcripts if you are in good standing every semester (3.0. GPA and achieve at least Active Status).

* Official Transcripts: On SMC's Corsair Connect you are able to access your unofficial transcripts. This unofficial transcript is not an official transcript, which means it does not indicate the section 'Extracurriculars' where your honor notation is found. Unless you order a paper-copy or PDF transcript from SMC you will not see that 'Extracurricular' section. 

Is there anything else other than a 3.0 G.P.A. & 12 completed units at smc to become eligible for Phi Theta Kappa?

A: Nope, all you need to do is come in to one of our forums and turn in the PTK application with the one-time $80* fee paid to our Treasurer.

    Cash or check will be accepted. Please write checks out to "SMC PTK".

 * Please keep in mind that applications are collected along with the cash / check and are almost immediately sent to PTK HQ to officially have you become a PTK member. Refunds are not available because of the reason stated before, so make sure you know this.

can i join ptk if this is my freshman year at smc?

A: If you demonstrate to the board at a forum your transcripts that you had a 3.5 G.P.A. at your high school then you can join as a Provisional member. A provisional member only pays $10 for the semester joining and turns in a Provisional Application to the Treasurer. The following semester if you have completed 12 units at SMC and demonstrate good standing with a 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale G.P.A. at SMC, then you are eligible to turn in a New Member Application with the rest of the $70 to the treasurer. 

what IS the difference between active, gold, and platinum membership?

A: This all depends on your involvement within PTK. We recognize those individuals who attend more forums and are involved in our activities. The more involved you become in the club, like any other thing, you will get the most out of the experience. Consider active as the member who attends the minimum forums and events to stay part of the club, meanwhile platinum means you attend almost every event and forum during the semester. A letter of recommendation can be provided if you do more than just the minimum and in the process you'll find a greater opportunity within PTK.

What if i am not a part/full-time student? can i still be a part of ptk?

A: As long as you have been inducted, have taken 12 units, and paid the A.S. membership fee then you are good to go regardless of the units you are taking that semester.