Q: What is Phi Alpha Theta?

A: Established on March 17, 1921 at the University of Arkansas, Phi Alpha Theta became one of the most prestigious departmental honor societies, second only to Phi Beta Kappa on a national level. Phi Alpha Theta seeks to promote students' interests and love of history through the establishement of a number of prizes and awards for its members. Since 1994, Phi Alpha Theta's award program has grown to over $130,000!

Q: How large of an organization if Phi Alpha Theta?

A: There are currently 850 active chapters and 262,000 members of Phi Alph Theta nationwide.

Q: Does Phi Alpha Theta publish some type of national newsletter or academic journal?

A: Yes, in fact it publishes both. Phi Alpha Theta publishes The News Letter and the prestigious The Historian. Student members of Phi Alpha Theta who write exceptional historical articles often have these articles published in The Historian.

Q: What are some of the benefits of being a member of Phi Alpha Theta?

A: Members of Phi Alpha Theta have access to and are invited to participate in biennial Phi Alpha Theta conventions and regional meetings. Many student and factulty members of Phi Alpha Theta prepare and present academic papers at these conventions and meetings. Phi Alpha Theta is also a prestigious addition to your curriculum vitae.

Q: What are the requirements for membership?

A: Graduate students should have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours toward their Master's Degree, have a GPA of better than 3.5, and should have completed approximately 30% of the residence requirements for the Master's Degree. Undergraduate students should have completed at least 12 semester hours in History with a GPA of at least 3.1 in History, have a GPA of 3.0 or better overall, and be in the top 35% of the class. Membership is not limited to History majors for undergraduate students.