Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for junior college students. County College of Morris's chapter is Alpha Kappa Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa embodies the ideals of leadership, fellowship, service, and scholarship.

About Phi Theta Kappa

"The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."

Phi Theta Kappa's mission is two-fold:

1. recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students, and;

2. provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible to receive thousands of dollars worth of transfer scholarships from four-year schools. Rutgers University, for example, offers 50 full-tuition scholarships exclusively for PTK members. A total of 665 four-year college and universities now offer transfer scholarships reserved exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members, the largest number in the Society's history. These scholarships are valued in excess of $36 million annually. Click here for a more complete listing of schools.

The basic qualifications for membership are as follows:

• A 3.5 or above GPA.
• At least 12 credits completed.

What we do

Giving back to the community is one of our biggest priorities. For example, in past years, PTK has prepared meals for residents of the Eric Johnson House, which provides housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Among other community service projects, we also worked closely with St. Peter's Orphanage and the Morris View Nursing Home.  Our project this year is donations to Cuttington University in Liberia!