DePaul Chapter 272 of Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society was chartered in May 1994 and currently has over 4,100 members. DePaul University is proud to host a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi among its honor societies. This organization is open to students from all disciplines and aims to recognize those whose academic achievements stand out during their college years.
Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and promotes academic excellence across all fields of higher education while engaging a community of scholars in service to others. It is more than just a line on a résumé. As the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society, Phi Kappa Phi initiates approximately 20,000 new members each year on over 300 campuses in the United States, its territories, and the Philippines. Since its founding in 1897 at the University of Maine, more than 1.75 million members have joined its ranks. Phi Kappa Phi is a global network of the best and brightest—a community of scholars and professionals dedicated to building an enduring legacy for future generations.
Notable Members
This network includes public servants, leaders, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, NASA astronauts, and more, such as Rita Dove, Rashid A. Abdu, Hillary Rodham Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter, Al Gore, and author Ernest Gaines. In memoriam, we remember Ellis Marsalis and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It forms a global community of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines—a gathering of scholars and professionals dedicated to building an enduring legacy for future generations.
About Membership
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is an international community that brings together students, academics, and leaders from various sectors, including corporate and civic fields. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi acknowledges and rewards academic excellence. Additionally, the Society offers its members access to exclusive resources and benefits tailored to support their academic and professional development.
Invitation for Membership
Earning an invitation to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi means that you are among the very best and brightest that your university has to offer—not just in your chosen field of study, but among all academic disciplines. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. Because Phi Kappa Phi is highly selective, membership is a stamp of excellence that is recognized by graduate and professional school admissions committees and employers alike. Phi Kappa Phi is much more than a line on a résumé.
If you receive an invitation and you choose to accept the once-in-a-lifetime offer, you join a select community of top scholars and professionals and gain access to resources and Benefits designed to serve your academic and professional needs. As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you will also be eligible to apply for Scholarships and Awards annually.
Eligibility Requirements
Membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is earned, and admission is by invitation only. An invitation to join requires nomination by a chapter. The invitation process occurs at the end of each winter quarter. A list of eligible students will be prepared by DePaul University’s registrar's office, based on the eligibility requirements. The chapter manager will use this list to send invitation letters to all DePaul students who meet the eligibility requirements.
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Reach out to Phi Kappa Phi
On behalf of Academic Affairs, the DePaul Chapter 272 of Phi Kappa Pi is managed by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). The Chapter's Director is Dr. Tatum Thomas, SCPS Dean, and Maribel Garcia serves as the Secretary. Click the link below to contact the chapter.