Phi Alpha Theta

Phi Alpha Theta is the international honor society for students of history. Founded at the University of Arkansas in 1921, the organization has since grown to more than seven hundred forty chapter in fifty states. Since inception, the number of initiates has risen above 200,000.

To become a member of Phi Alpha Theta undergraduate students must complete at least 12 semester hours in History (4 courses) with a GPA of at least 3.1 in History, have a GPA of 3.0 or better overall, and be in the top 35% of the class. Membership is not limited to History majors.

Phi Alpha Theta encourages its members to learn and practice the methods of the historian. To that end, student members often choose to participate in regional conferences where they present papers and discuss ideas.

At Syracuse University, Phi Alpha Theta also functions as the "History Club," and organizes many informative and interesting programs for the university community. Students who do not meet the requirements for membership in Phi Alpha Theta are highly encouraged to participate in club activities.

National History Honor’s Society Induction Dinner, 2008

from L to R: Professor Scott Strickland, Professor Junko Takeda, Neil Bockus, Sarah Warren, Mike Schaefer, Scott Covit, Christine Szpet, Jill Gomolka, Jonathan Sacks, Professor Amy Elouafi and Professor Albrecht Diem

To learn more about Phi Alpha Theta and/or to secure an application form, please visit the following link to the National website:

http://www.phialphatheta.org/

(For an Application Form – Click ADVISORS, then FORMS, then MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION)

Bring your completed application form, along with a $40 check made out to Syracuse University, to the Department of History, 145 Eggers Hall, by December 1 of the academic year.

Syracuse University’s chapter advisor is Professor Paul Hagenloh, 520 Eggers Hall, 315-443-4639, email: phagenlo@syr.edu.