Phi Theta Kappa
UNM-Valencia Honor Society
The University of New Mexico-Valencia established the Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa in 2007. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized as the official honor society for community colleges by the American Association for Community Colleges.
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. To achieve this purpose, the organization provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service. Becoming a member offers many benefits in addition to becoming involved in chapter, college, and community activities.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Nearly $90 million for every step of your education, including more than $37 million in exclusive PTK transfer scholarships from our university partners.
RECOGNITION:
Stand out from the crowd with PTK graduation regalia and have the official PTK seal placed on your diploma.
CAREER READINESS TRAINING:
Access PTK EDGE™ to gain professional development, strengthen leadership skills, and get all the knowledge you need to land and keep a job.
ONLINE TRANSFER TOOL:
Use PTK Connect™ to search for scholarships and your best fit transfer colleges or explore the path you need to take to start your career.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH:
Our honors program promotes active and collaborative learning through chapter projects and gives you the opportunity to have your research published.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS:
Enjoy special discounts and perks with our national partners and save 10-20% on all hotels and car rentals around the world with our Travel Discount Program.
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN:
To join the Beta Zeta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, members must meet the following requirements:
- 12 credits completed at UNM-Valencia
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA
PROCEDURE FOR JOINING PHI THETA KAPPA:
The UNM-Valencia PTK advisor first loads the names and contact information of eligible Valencia students into the PTK Headquarters site. Shortly thereafter, the eligible student receives an email from PTK Headquarters inviting the student to follow a link within the PTK website to join. It is at that time that the student pays $80.00. PTK then notifies the chapter advisor of the new member. If you need assistance paying your dues we may be able to help. Please contact Kaydra Townsend at ktownsend@unm.edu for more information.
Regardless of your end goal, your invitation from UNM-Valencia to join PTK fosters your present and future success. You can also visit ptk.org/benefits/ for a detailed look at the full benefits afforded to you through membership.
