Alpha Zeta, Illinois Delta Chapter
Eta Sigma Gamma, Omega Chapter
Golden Key International Honour Society
Mortar Board (Red Tassel Chapter)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society
Departmental Affiliation:
University-wide
Purpose/Description:
Phi Eta Sigma encourages and rewards academic excellence among first-year students in institutions of higher learning. It is the nation's largest and oldest honor society for college freshmen.
Membership Criteria:
A cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above at the end of either the first or second semester of the freshman year is required.
Membership Costs:
A one-time fee of $45.
Membership Benefits:
Benefits of joining Phi Eta Sigma include an impressive entry on a resume and graduate applications, opportunities for valuable leadership and organizational experience, a chance to become more involved on campus and to meet new friends, and opportunities for scholarships.
Every year the chapter gives away local scholarships in the amount of $100 and provides members an opportunity to apply for the $1,000 national undergraduate and $2,000 graduate scholarships.
Advisor Contact Information:
Kyle Sessions, Professor Emeritus, History
(309) 438-5074
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