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Phi Alpha Honor Society

Theta Epsilon Chapter

The GASSW Phi Alpha Honor Society is a professional student organization that promotes humanitarian goals and ideals with an emphasis on educational excellence. Membership in Phi Alpha is open to both BSSW and MSW students. Meetings are held once per month and include a variety of service projects and socials throughout the year. Membership is obtained through your school's Phi Alpha Chapter. 

We are an active chapter and require all members to participate in our activities and fundraisers. Please keep this in mind when making your decision to apply. Active members of the Phi Alpha Chapter must meet the following requirements:

  • Have at least 2 full semesters left in their program
  • Pay dues on time
  • Attend required meetings throughout each semester
  • Participate in and contribute to committees
  • Participate in the yearly service project(s)

National Qualifications for Undergraduate Membership:

  • Declaration of social work as a major
  • Completion of nine credit hours of required social work courses
  • Achievement of overall GPA that is within the top 35% of all BSSW students at UNO
National Qualifications for Graduate Membership:
  • Completion of nine credit hours of required social work courses
  • Achievement of overall GPA that is within the top 35% of all MSW students at UNO

Phi Alpha is not accepting membership applications at this time. 

 Phi Alpha Leadership 2019-20

President Avery Geisler ageisler@gmav.unomaha.edu  phi-alpha-medallion.jpg
Vice President Jessica Boger jboger@gmav.unomaha.edu 
Secretary Taylor Partusch tpartusch@gmav.unomaha.edu 
Treasurer Melissa Martikainen mmartikainen@gmav.unomaha.edu 
Faculty Advisor   Alisha Olson asolson@unomaha.edu

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