You may be inducted later or privately. Although some chapters have social events, we are not a social fraternity. There is a dignified induction ceremony to which your parents and friends may be invited. Most chapters have projects and activities promoting academic excellence, but your participation is optional. No, life-time membership is conferred upon induction.
Local chapters assess an additional fee, also payable once.
It pays expenses of chapter delegates to the national convention and pays for a study pamphlet provided free to campuses with a chapter of Phi Eta Sigma for distribution to all new students. Any graduating member may apply for the graduate scholarships, which are for the first year only of graduate school. Members applying for the undergraduate awards must be nominated by their chapters. Many local chapters also award scholarships. Phi Eta Sigma is an outward recognition of personal accomplishment and serves as an incentive for continued high scholarship.