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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline college honor society.

Phi Kappa Phi's mission is to "recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

Graduate school admission committees and employers know that members of Phi Kappa Phi are serious about achieving success.


Phi Kappa Phi Eligibility

Membership is by invitation only. Eligibility guidelines for membership as stipulated in the chapter bylaws are:

  • Students who have completed 72 semester hours (juniors) and rank in the top 7.5% of their class
  • Students who have completed 90 semester hours (seniors) and rank in the top 10% of their class
  • Graduate students who have completed 18 semester hours or the equivalent and rank in the top 10% of their class.
    Did you receive an invitation and want to learn more about the benefits of joining Phi Kappa Phi? Click here for more information.

Phi Kappa Phi Initiation

Students who accept their invitation to join this honorary organization are initiated at an annual ceremony. All members receive a personalized certificate and an official Phi Kappa Phi pin at the initiation ceremony. Following the ceremony is a reception where initiates can meet fellow Phi Kappa Phi members. (Photo below features Class of 2023)


The Corinthian Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi at UNO was founded on May 19, 1966. UNO Chapter 97 received the 2022-23 Platinum Circle of Excellence.

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2022-2023 UNO Chapter Officers:

  • Dusten Crichton, President-Elect
  • Julie Dierberger, President
  • Lynn Harland, Secretary
  • Morgan Baker, Student Vice President
  • Lucy Morrison, Past-President and Grants and Scholarships
  • Alaina Pihlgren, Student Vice President
  • Deborah Smith-Howell, Member-at-Large
  • Christy Tilford, Treasurer

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