Phi Theta Kappa
Copyright © 2026 by Phi Theta Kappa. All rights reserved. None of the official Phi Theta Kappa logos and emblems may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Phi Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa has registered the name, logo, and various titles herein with the U.S. Patent Office.
What is Phi Theta Kappa?
Phi Theta Kappa is the official international honor society of the two-year college, consisting of over 4.3 million members worldwide. It is nationally recognized and respected by employers, scholarship providers, and four-year colleges, and has a presence at nearly every community college. PTK is driven by scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship while offering tremendous benefits to its members for both transfer and workforce ready students.
Lake Land College’s chapter, Alpha Theta Psi, also acts as a club on campus that meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm.
Membership Advantages:
In addition to being part of a nationally recognized professional honors collegiate organization that looks exceptional on resumes, PTK members:
- May receive scholarship aid.
- Have networking opportunities and fellowship with their peers and other PTK affiliates.
- Will carry PTK designation on their transcripts for at least two semesters of qualified Lake Land College PTK membership.
- May participate in social activities and special events like the Honors Experience Luncheon
- Have a gold insignia stamp on their diploma with at least two semesters of qualified Lake Land College PTK membership.
- Receive honors recognition and are eligible to wear PTK regalia at the graduation ceremony (provided by the college).
- Receive a PTK shirt
“I am a non-traditional student and I have met so many people of all ages through PTK. The amount of support they offer, and the benefits of membership is amazing. There’s everything from the fellowship of making new friends, to academic help, to the multitude of scholarship opportunities. I’m so glad I decided to join.” ~Steve Elam
Eligibility Criteria
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa:
- Must be invited by a PTK advisor to join;
- Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; with
- Have 12 semester hours towards an associates degree or 6 hours towards a certificate degree completed
To Apply
Once invited to join, eligible students will need to:
- Register online at www.ptk.org; and
- Submit new members dues in the amount of $85 for the first semester.
- Presidential Scholars in their first semester of enrollment may join as provisional members for a fee of $20.
To Remain Eligible
PTK members must complete the program continuations requirements in order to remain active and graduate as a PTK student. Those requirements are:
- Maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA;
- Pay dues on a semester basis in the amount of $10 for returning members; and
- Participate in monthly meetings and events.