The Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society was established in 1918 to honor the academic achievement of students in two-year colleges. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better for two consecutive academic quarters. In addition to academic requirements, perspective candidates must receive faculty approval for academic honesty, conduct and leadership qualities. The benefits of belonging to the honor society are that students receive official recognition of academic excellence by an internationally recognized organization.
Students also have the opportunity to receive scholarships for continuing education.
The society also offers programs for intellectual enrichment and personal development. A leader in business education for more than 68 years, Berkeley College has three New Jersey campuses in Waldwick, West Paterson and Woodbridge.