CNM's Phi Theta Kappa Chapter

CNM’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is Alpha Upsilon Chi.
Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Upsilon Chi

Phi Theta Kappa has recognized academic excellence in the two-year college since 1918 and has become the largest and most prestigious international honor society serving two-year colleges around the world. Its main function is to reward the hard work of students who excel academically, to organize service projects, and to coordinate honors study topics.

Phi Theta Kappa graduation regalia

Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society
National Web Site

Eligibility

Membership is by invitation only. Invitations are emailed to eligible students the 4th week of each semester. To be eligible for PTK, you need to:

  • Declare a major in an associate degree program or certificate program,
  • Complete 12 or more credit hours at CNM in an associate degree program; six or more hours in a certificate program,
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Membership Benefits

Benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership include:

  • Prestigious Golden Key Membership Pin
  • Certificate of Membership
  • Recognition during college induction ceremony
  • Opportunity to purchase official regalia (stole and tassel) to wear during CNM Graduation Ceremony
  • Phi Theta Kappa Gold Diploma Seal
  • Scholarship Opportunities
    • $37 million in transfer scholarships
    • $87 million in scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa, partnering senior colleges, universities and foundations
  • Looks great on your resume
  • Can become involved with the CNM Chapter with events on campus and in the Albuquerque Community
  • Opportunity to be published in Phi Theta Kappa's anthology, Nota Bene
  • Opportunities to develop research and servant leadership skills by participating in Honors in Action programming in local chapter
  • Opportunity to become part of a network of over 2.5 million fellow scholars and servant leaders on more than 1,270 campuses worldwide
  • Special benefits and offers from Phi Theta Kappa corporate partners
  • Free enrollment in PTK Connect, a career, scholarship and transfer planning tool
  • Access to PTK Edge, a suite of professional development courses that focuses on how to perform research, transfer successfully to a four-year institution, and build the skills you need to get hired.
    • Healthcare Edge- prepares you for successful transition to the healthcare field.
    • Competitive Edge- a professional development course with focus on soft skills and career planning.
    • Research Edge- learn how to conduct scholarly research.
    • Employment Edge- learn necessary skills to navigate the workforce.
    • Transfer Edge- build the skills you need to be ready to transfer to a four-year institution.
  • Access to our Career Resource Center

More Information

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].