The primary objective of the national Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is
the recognition and encouragement of superior
scholarship in all academic disciplines. The Society is convinced that
in recognizing and honoring those persons of good character
who have excelled in scholarship, in whatever field, it will stimulate
others to strive for excellence. Moreover, the Society serves
the interests of the student capable of excellence by insisting that in
order to acquire a chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, an institution
provide the means and atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.
Members of The Citadel Chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi are selected from undergraduate students including cadets, students from the Marine and Navy Enlisted Commissioning Programs and evening students from the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, graduate students, faculty members and alumnus.
Undergraduate student who rank scholastically in the upper
4 percent of the junior class or in the upper 8 percent of the senior class
will be selected as members. In order to qualify, graduate students
must have attained a 3.5 GPR during their undergraduate career and a 4.0 in
graduate classes at The Citadel. Members of the faculty whose
professional records have rendered them worthy of membership may be extended
invitations to join. An occasional honorary or distinguished member among alumnus
may be elected by a chapter, with the approval of the Board of Directors.