Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What are the benefits of becoming a
member of Phi Sigma Theta?
2. Why did I receive an invitation letter?
3. Why did I receive an invitation letter
if I am already a member?
4. How much time does membership require?
5. If I transfer to another university
what happens with my membership?
6. What if I received an invitation some
time in the past, and now I want to accept?
7. How is my initiation fee used?
1.
What are the benefits of becoming a member of Phi Sigma
Theta?
Phi Sigma Theta is a National Honor Society dedicated
to recognizing and rewarding academic achievement in
undergraduates at institutions of higher learning. PST
also encourages its members to participate in community
service, to take advantage of leadership opportunities,
and to continue to excel scholastically. Your membership
includes:
- Professionally
Designed Certificate of Membership
- Post
Graduate Scholarships and various other awards
- The
Recognition of being a Member of an Honorary Student
Organization
- Membership
Traditional Key or Lapel Pin
- Single
Lifetime Membership Fee
- Press
Release Request Form
- Letters
of Reference for Admission to Grad School or Career
Placement
- Commencement
Honor Cords available at graduation (back
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2.
Why did I receive an invitation letter?
You received an invitation letter because you have met
the academic requirements for membership, and your university
provided the local Phi Sigma Theta chapter with your name
and address. You can contact the registrar’s office
if you do not wish to have your name and address available
to similar registered student organizations.
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3. Why did I receive an invitation
letter if I am already a member?
Phi Sigma Theta tries to avoid this situation. However,
this is not always possible because of the differences
in university processing methods and timing. Also, methods
we use to cross reference existing members' contact information
to new eligible members are not always 100% accurate.
If you receive an invitation and are already a member,
please forgive us.
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4. How much time does membership
require?
There is no minimum participation requirement to maintain
your membership in Phi Sigma Theta. However, Phi Sigma
Theta strongly encourages its members to participate in
the organization as much as possible, and become an active
member in Phi Sigma Theta and any local activities with
which Phi Sigma Theta is involved. Nationally, Phi Sigma
Theta is involved in mentoring and community service programs
and encourages its members to become involved locally.
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5. If I transfer to another
university what happens with my membership?
Membership in Phi Sigma Theta is for a lifetime regardless
of where your academic path may lead. You can provide
Phi Sigma Theta with your new university information and
we can update our records, and re-issue a new certificate
if requested. Also, it might become a good opportunity
for you as well. You could, if you choose, establish another
chapter of Phi Sigma Theta at your new school if Phi Sigma
Theta is not already currently active on campus.
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6. What if I received an invitation
some time in the past, and now I want to accept?
Invitation for membership into Phi Sigma Theta does not
expire. If you still have your invitation form just fill
it out and mail it in per the instructions. If you no
longer have your invitation, please contact us and let
us know your name, university, and when we sent the invitation
to you. We will confirm your invitation and resend it
to you.
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7. How is the initiation fee
used?
The initiation fees cover scholarships and awards, the
costs of various membership materials including; pins,
keys, certificates, and letters of recommendation. Fees
also support local community projects through the local
Phi Sigma Theta chapter, the costs of establishing new
chapters throughout the country and other administrative
functions.
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