You may ask yourself – how do I become a member?
The Mu Mu Chapter has two prerequisites:

•You have completed at least 12 credit hours toward a degree.

•You have a cumulative 3.5 GPA at the time you become a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Orientation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2001 at 12:30pm and at 6:30pm in Building 9, Room 227. You are invited to attend either orientation session. At the orientation, you will learn about the Mu Mu Chapter and Phi Theta Kappa – some of the things we do and recognition programs we initiate. After orientation, your application and life time membership fee ( $ 75.00 ) are due in Phi Theta Kappa office ( Building 1, Room 171 )by Monday, April 2, 2001. The Mu Mu Chapter induction ceremony will be held on Friday, April 6, 2001. Induction is a formal ceremony where each new member receives his or her membership certificate. After induction, you will be an official member and involvement in the organization is voluntary.

* Orientation and Induction are not required but are highly recommended.
 
 

1. Volunteer work must be completed in all four of Phi Theta Kappa's hallmarks.
2. The maximum hours one may earn for any activity is five.
3. One may complete part of their Enhanced Membership hours outside of Mu Mu. However, one will receive half-credit for these hours. For example, for each hour on completes outside of Mu Mu include anything that is not directly participated in and planned by the Mu Mu chapter.
4. Only half the Enhanced Membership hours you are aiming for may be completed outside of Mu Mu, and outside hours are determined as stated #3.
5. When one has completed the necessary hours they must complete he application and the service log ( located in the office ) accompanied by appropriate verification.
6. Regarding verification: One is completely responsible to keep track of all their hours and to receive the necessary verification from the Officer or Chairperson in charge of the event or acitivity at hand. 

 

Silver Level Enhancement Membership
When a basic member completes 26 volunteer hours in one semester, he/she joins a group of distinguished members who are Silver Level Enhanced Members. These members will be awarded a Phi Theta Kappa Star at Mu Mu's Award Ceremony. Silver Level members will automatically be nominated for the All American Scholar competition.

 
Gold Level Enhancement Membership
When a basic member completes 36volunteer hours in one semester, he/she joins the highest level of Mu Mu: the Gold Level. In addition to all of the benefits of silver level, Gold Level members will receive a Golden Phi Theta Kappa Medallion. If a member achieves Gold Level on numerous terms, he/she will receive a gold star to pin to his/her medallion. Gold Level members will be nominated to "Who's Who Among Students in America Junior Colleges" and will be eligible for numerous other national award nominations. Gold Level members are also eligible for travel benefits to attend Regional and International Phi Theta Kappa events naitonwide.

[Phi Theta Kappa - Mu Mu Chapter Enhanced Membership Log Sheet]