CSN's Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa                                  is       Alpha Xi Beta

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. It is the largest honor society in American higher education, with more than 1.5 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 states and abroad. Phi Theta Kappa has become one of the largest and most prestigious honor societies in the world! Phi Theta Kappa offers its members scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service opportunities.  Members are acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievement at graduation as well as having their membership notated on their transcripts and diploma.  For more information about membership benefits and to find out if Phi Theta Kappa is right for you, visit the Phi Theta Kappa International Web Site at www.ptk.org

How Do I Join?
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is by invitation only.  All eligible students receive an invitation to join once each semester.  To be eligible, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and completed a minimum of 12 college-level units at CSN.  Invitations are sent out the semester following when both criteria are met.  Please note that Phi Theta Kappa and CSN have specific deadlines that must be met for application processing, so please act promptly.  If you receive an invitation but do not attend one of the orientations listed or wait a few months to respond and apply on-line, you may not be able to join.

Is There a Fee?
Yes, there is a $90 fee.  When you join Phi Theta Kappa you automatically become a member of your local chapter, Alpha Xi Beta, the Nevada/California Region, and Phi Theta Kappa International. These fees help cover the operating costs of all three organizations.

Additional Information

For a faster response, please email our Public Relations Officer at the following email address: ptk@csn.edu                                                                                    

Chapter Phone Number: (702) 651-4012

Please note that Alpha Xi Beta is closed during the summer.

If you are unable to attend an orientation held each semester, you can view our presentation materials here.

Click Here to See the Phi Theta Kappa Recruitment Video

Click Here to See a Brief Tutorial on What Phi Theta Kappa Has to Offer (PowerPoint)