PTK membership is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
Induction is by invitation only.
The mission of PTK is to uphold the hallmarks of the society. The hallmarks include Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. Following induction, a new member receives gold embossed membership certificate, membership identification card, membership key pin, diploma seal, transcript notation of membership, issue of 3.5 PLUS annual journal, and Scholarship Directory. Each member is automatically nominated for inclusion in the prestigious National Dean s List biographical publication and is enrolled in the Society s Transfer Database, linking senior institutions offering scholarships to Phi Theta Kappa members. Members are accorded the privilege of wearing the Society s Gold Stole and Tassel at graduation.