Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to membership, based on a record of outstanding academic achievement. Eligibility Requirements:
Membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is earned. Admission is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The governing bylaws of the Society set extremely high standards for membership:
-Because Phi Kappa Phi recognizes
and promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education, one's field of study may be in any discipline.
-Juniors must have completed at least seventy-two credit hours and rank scholastically in the top 7.5 percent (or higher depending on local chapter standards) of their class. (With 24 of those credit hours having been completed at the university, or institution, with the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter)
-Seniors must rank in the top 10 percent (or higher depending on local chapter standards) of their class. (With 24 of those credit hours having been completed at the university, or institution, with the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter)
-Graduate students must rank in the upper 10 percent of their class. Eligibility may be determined separately for each academic unit within a member institution, e.g., department, school or college.
-Faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also may be eligible for membership. Officers of Chapter 22 UMB UMBC PKP
2021-2023 Chapter Officers
President: Constance A. Pierson, [email protected]
Past President: Simon P. Stacey, [email protected]
President Elect: vacant
Vice President: Amanda Knapp, UMBC, [email protected]
Student Vice President: UMBC - vacant
Student Vice President: UMB - Melissa Metry - [email protected]
Secretary: Shannon Tinney Lichtinger, [email protected]
Treasurer: Caroline Sauter, [email protected]
Special Projects Officer: Beth Wells, [email protected]
Public Relations Officer: Lindsey Mountcastle - [email protected]
Scholarships and Awards Officer: Holly Cudzilo - [email protected]
