Phi
Beta Kappa
Phi Beta
Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most
eminent academic honor society. Established
in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa’s mission is
to foster and to recognize excellence in
the liberal arts and sciences. There is
no application process
for Phi Beta Kappa; students are chosen
by the college. Eligibility is determined
in early May of each year. Date of eligibility
will depend on date of graduation. A select
group of students are selected for Phi Beta
Kappa in December. Only students enrolled
in Independent Work for Distinction are
eligible for December initiation. Students
are informed of eligibility by mail.
Qualifications
For May graduates:
(eligible prior to date of graduation)
- For students enrolled
in Independent Work for Distinction:
Minimum 3.70 GPA (excluding PDP and ROTC)
in the semesters that include the last
12 liberal arts courses (excluding the
final semester, senior year) plus an A-
in Independent Work for Distinction.
- For students not enrolled
in Independent Work for Distinction:
Minimum 3.8 GPA (excluding PDP and ROTC
and excluding the final semester, senior
year) plus a 3.80 GPA in all liberal arts
courses taken after the freshman year.
(Note: Students who transfer to B.U. after
the freshmen year must have a 3.80 GPA
in all liberal arts coursework.)
For January graduates:
(eligible after date of graduation)
- For students enrolled
in Independent Work for Distinction:
Minimum 3.70 GPA (excluding PDP and ROTC)
in the semesters that include the last
12 liberal arts courses plus an A- in
Independent Work for Distinction.
- For students not enrolled
in Independent Work for Distinction:
Minimum 3.8 GPA (excluding PDP and ROTC)
plus a 3.80 GPA in all liberal arts courses
taken after the freshman year. (Note:
Students who transfer to B.U. after the
freshmen year must have a 3.80 GPA in
all liberal arts coursework.)
For September graduates:
(eligible after date of graduation unless
enrolled in IWD)
- Students enrolled in
Independent Work for Distinction may
be eligible for Phi Beta Kappa during
the May preceding graduation. Qualifications
include: Minimum 3.70 GPA (excluding PDP
and ROTC) in the semesters that include
the last 12 liberal arts courses (excluding
the final semester, senior year and any
summer courses completed immediately prior
to September graduation) plus an A- in
Independent Work for Distinction.
- For students not enrolled
in Independent Work for Distinction:
Minimum 3.8 GPA (excluding PDP and ROTC)
plus a 3.80 GPA in all liberal arts courses
taken after the freshman year. (Note:
Students who transfer to B.U. after the
freshmen year must have a 3.80 GPA in
all liberal arts coursework.)
Boston University
Chapter Epsilon of Masschusetts
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