Phi Beta Kappa, Nu Chapter of California

 

The PHI BETA KAPPA Society was founded in 1776 and is the nation's  oldest and most prestigious academic society for undergraduates who excel in the liberal arts and sciences. The Greek letters ΦΒΚ stand for Philosophia Biou Kubernêtês, Love of Wisdom, Helmsman of Life. Nu of California Chapter, chartered at San Diego State in 1974, is one of 293 chapters and the first of only three chapters in The California State University system

 

 

Students do not apply for membership in Phi Beta Kappa; rather, seniors and juniors are “elected” each spring by resident faculty. This invitation to membership is extended only once and must be accepted in the semester of election and initiation. Candidates for Members in Course shall have completed a balanced range of coursework in the liberal arts and sciences, 90 percent of which shall be letter graded; for juniors this means at least 75 units and for seniors 90 units. These units shall include at least 45 units earned at San Diego State University, one semester of advanced mathematics, and proficiency in a language other than English corresponding to a third-semester university course. Juniors shall have attained at least a 3.75 grade point average both overall and in the liberal arts and sciences. Seniors shall have a 3.75 grade point average both overall and in the liberal arts and sciences and shall have completed the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement. All candidates shall show depth and breadth of scholarly interests by the number, variety, and rigor of upper division courses taken outside their major.

 

Chapter activities include the annual initiation, at which scholarships for graduate studies are awarded, and supportive interaction with local schools. 

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