Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the international academic honor society for students at community and two-year colleges. Its primary purposes are to recognize outstanding academic achievement at the community college level; to enhance academic development through the Honors Topic; to develop leadership skills in its members; and to offer a variety of community service activities.

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at De Anza College was chartered (by founding adviser Charles Klein) during the 1989-90 academic year, and the first formal Induction Ceremony of chartering members was May, 1990. Approximately 100 DAC students become members each quarter; each year there are over 100,000 community college students nationwide who join this honor society.

You may want to obtain more information via the International Phi Theta Kappa website.  

There are two types of scholarships offered through Phi Theta Kappa:

Minimum requirements for membership are:

  • current enrollment at De Anza College with at least 3 letter-grade units (classes taken pass/fail are not considered)
  • a minimum of 18 letter grade units already completed at DAC (known as the cumulative "GPA Hours"; do not use the "Earned hours", as this includes pass/fail units, which do not count towards your GPA; coursework at another college -even Foothill- is not applicable)
  • a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50

Membership enrollment can be completed on-line and paid for with a credit card. A special membership code number is required, and is sent directly to you by email for your use. One-time Membership Dues of $95.00 is assessed to complete your membership process; the dues covers International, Regional, and Chapter dues. This is a lifetime membership; however, do read Item 1 of the Frequently Asked Questions document regarding membership. When you submit an on-line application, please enter your name exactly as you want it to appear on your membership card and certificate.

If you missed a previous opportunity to enroll in Phi Theta Kappa, then you will have to wait until the next term (summer excluded) and wait for another email invitation or click the button below to fill out and submit your application. 

Apply for Phi Theta Kappa

For questions, please contact Dean Mehrdad Khosravi directly by sending an email to khosravimehrdad@deanza.edu 

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