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...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Choose a non-professional major in the arts

    Professional majors include business, education, engineering, nursing, and architecture.

    Check with an advisor if you're not sure.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: social sciences

  4. Step 4: or sciences.

  5. 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).

  6. Step 6: Complete at least one foreign language course at the second level.

  7. Step 7: Complete at least 100 credits in liberal arts and science courses or 80% of total credits.

  8. 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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