The Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Austin Community College has three types of membership available; Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Bronze Membership recognizes that the student can participate only on an occasional basis. Selecting this membership option indicates that the student will attend programs/activities and participate whenever possible and that the student is invited to attend the induction ceremony (Bronze Membership does not include the benefits listed under Gold and Silver Membership). Gold and Silver Membership is for members who decide to participate in the chapter for at least one full semester. Membership status will be determined by the number of meetings attended and total volunteer hours accumulated on the Participation Record.

Benefits of Membership

• Recognition for academic achievement locally and internationally.
• Right to have Phi Theta Kappa seal affixed to transcript.
• Receive Phi Theta Kappa Golden Key membership pin.
• Privilege of wearing Phi Theta Kappa golden honor stole and monogrammed tassel at graduation.
• Certificate of membership from international office.
• Membership ID Card from international office.
• Complimentary issue of 3.5 PLUS annual journal, which includes the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Directory, listing all transfer scholarships exclusively for Society members.
• Automatic nomination for the National Dean's List publication of outstanding students from two-year, four-year and graduate schools.
• Subscription of the Phi Theta Kappa Golden Newsletter for 1 year and opportunity to be published in the honors anthology, Nota Bene.

Additional Benefits for Silver Membership

• Opportunity for the development of leadership skills and team building.
• Opportunity to participate in service projects for the college and community.
• Nomination, for eligible students, to Who's Who in American Community Colleges.
• Opportunities to attend state and national conventions, national honors institutes and study tours in other countries (Bronze members are eligible to go at their own expense but Silver and Gold members will receive financial support from the chapter).
• Eligible to apply for Alpha Gamma Pi chapter scholarships.
• Outstanding members are recognized each semester.
• Eligibility for invitation to bi-annual awards banquet recognizing those with at least 15 hours of service (determined by executive committee and advisor)
• Eligible to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship
• After 1 semester of active membership, eligible to Chair and Co-Chair committees
• After 2 semesters of active membership, the Phi Theta Kappa tassel will be presented to you.
• After 3 semesters of active membership, the Phi Theta Kappa stole will be presented to you.

Additional Benefits for Gold Membership

• Gold Membership Certificate and Recognition Gift
• Eligible to apply for the Academic All-American Team ($2500 scholarship).
• Eligible to apply for the Coca-Cola scholarship
• Opportunity to serve on Austin Community College 's Councils/Committees where the decision-making occurs.
• Recognition of Gold membership on your resume and transfer applications
• After 3 semesters of Gold membership, the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Cord will be presented to you.

CRITERIA FOR INVITATION TO MEMBERSHIP

1. Must be enrolled in a degree program (declared a major)

2. Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours

3. Must have minimum hours completed at ACC, with corresponding GPA requirements:

* 12-23 hours, minimum GPA of 3.5 (or)
* 24-45 hours, minimum GPA of 3.4 (or)
* 46+ hours, minimum GPA of 3.25

Requirements for Bronze Membership

• Attend one of the New Member Orientations. Inform the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of your interest in joining by completing the Membership Application Form (chapter) with a $10 application fee and the Membership Application (International Phi Theta Kappa Form)
• Remit a $65.00 fee October 31, 2008
• Invited to participate in the Induction Ceremony on December 6, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus Main Theater

Requirements for Silver Membership

• Attend one of the New Member Orientations. Inform the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of your interest in joining by completing the Membership Application Form (chapter) with a $10 application fee and the Membership Application (International Phi Theta Kappa Form)
• Attend at least three regular meetings and/or Satellite Seminars
• Participate in at least 8 hours in two or more different Phi Theta Kappa activities
• Remit a $65.00 fee by October 31, 2008
• Submit Participation Record Form by November 21, 2008
• Participate in the Induction Ceremony on December 6, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus Main Theater  

Requirements for Gold Membership

• Attend one of the New Member Orientations. Inform the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of your interest in joining by completing the Membership Application Form (chapter) with a $10 application fee and the Membership Application (International Phi Theta Kappa Form)
• Attend at least five regular meetings and/or Satellite Seminars
• Participate in at least 15 hours in three or more different Phi Theta Kappa activities
• Remit a $65.00 fee by October 31, 2008
• Submit Participation Record Form by November 21, 2008
• Participate in the Induction Ceremony on December 6, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Campus Main Theater