No evidence of academic misconduct or poor character Fulfillment of the minimum requirements does not guarantee election to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Because students are typically invited to join the society shortly before they graduate, those who become members are not expected to participate in chapter activities on this campus. New members are initiated in the spring and are active the following year. It is open to anyone with a 3.20 GPA or better who will have completed 90 credits by the following fall term. Availability of applications is announced each spring in the Oregon Daily Emerald.
Membership is limited to approximately twenty-five students.
New members are elected by unanimous vote of the active members. Membership is composed of faculty members and of students who have completed at least three years of study. Criteria are contributions to the university, potential for community leadership, and commitment to the university as alumni. No application is required. Prospective members are nominated by the active membership.