Phi Theta Kappa

About PTK

CCD is a local chapter for the well-respected honors program Phi Theta Kappa, which gives students at two-year institutions recognition and opportunity for developing leadership, service, and academic excellence. In addition to recognition, the society also strives to provide additional access to scholarships for continued education among its members.

To be eligible for membership, you must

  • be enrolled in CCD,
  • have completed at least 12 hours of coursework that may be applied to an associate degree (part-time students may be eligible),
  • a grade point average of 3.5,
  • receive an invitation to membership from CCD’s Phi Theta Kappa advisor and,
  • adhere to the moral standards of the society.

We hope you will look over these frequently asked questions about Phi Theta Kappa.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honors society for two-year colleges founded in 1918.

Because you have done two things:

  • You have a 3.5 (or better) G.P.A.
  • You have completed at least 12 credits.

PTK is an amazing opportunity to grow in leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service. Your membership in Phi Theta Kappa makes you a more attractive candidate for four-year colleges or universities. There are more than $37 million in transfer scholarship dollars available ONLY to Phi Theta Kappa members. As a PTK member, you are eligible for one of four $500 scholarships each year given exclusively to CCD students. You will be acknowledged at graduation as a scholar and PTK member by wearing the PTK regalia.

Once you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you are always a member. Therefore, the scholarship money is available to you even after you have transferred or graduated from CCD.

We work to serve charitable organizations in our community, including and not limited to the Denver Public Schools and Mile High United Way. We have member meetings and activities approximately twice monthly and we have online options for students unable to come to campus. We send our students to regional and national conferences. PTK also has officer positions available; we are always looking for motivated students who are interested in expanding their leadership skills. The more you get involved, the more you will get out of the group.

Normally the cost is $60.  CCD recognizes what a tremendous benefit Phi Theta Kappa is to our students. The College pays $30 of the cost, and you pay only $30.

No. That is it!

Complete the application and submit it. We will receive it via email. The $30 remaining balance for your membership is charged to your student account.

Our chapter advisor, Brian Weaver, will be happy to answer any further questions or concerns you may have.

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