How to Become a Phi Beta Kappa in College
Choose a non-professional major in the arts, humanities, social sciences, or sciences., Complete at least 90 college credits (usually about three years) with a 3.75 cumulative GPA (or be in the top 10-12% of your class). , Complete at least one...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a non-professional major in the arts
Professional majors include business, education, engineering, nursing, and architecture.
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Step 2: humanities
, This requirement may be waived for native speakers, those who have passed a placement exam, or those with advanced placement credit in a foreign language. ,, Members of Phi Beta Kappa are generally nominated around graduation time, and receive notification by mail of membership in the honors society. -
Step 3: social sciences
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Step 4: or sciences.
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Step 5: Complete at least 90 college credits (usually about three years) with a 3.75 cumulative GPA (or be in the top 10-12% of your class).
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Step 6: Complete at least one foreign language course at the second level.
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Step 7: Complete at least 100 credits in liberal arts and science courses or 80% of total credits.
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Step 8: Wait to be nominated by a faculty member.
Detailed Guide
Professional majors include business, education, engineering, nursing, and architecture.
Check with an advisor if you're not sure.
, This requirement may be waived for native speakers, those who have passed a placement exam, or those with advanced placement credit in a foreign language. ,, Members of Phi Beta Kappa are generally nominated around graduation time, and receive notification by mail of membership in the honors society.
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