Phi Alpha
Phi Alpha National Honor Society
The purpose of XI Omega Phi Alpha is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and to promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into its membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. The highest honor that one can receive in social work is an invitation to join Phi Alpha Honor Society. Phi Alpha Honor Society is assigned a meaning indicating “love of humanity.” Phi Alpha strives to recognize, improve and further the goals of social work in the community, state, nation and world.
An undergraduate student is eligible for active membership after achieving the following National and Local Chapter minimum requirements:
- Have a declared social work major
- Have attained academic excellence not only in social work education, but also in other academic areas by obtaining an overall GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4.0 scale).
- Demonstrate that they are dedicated to the idea of service to humanity
- Demonstrate a commitment to the standards, ethics, and goals of the social work profession.
A graduate student is eligible for active membership after achieving the following National and Local Chapter minimum requirements:
- Achieved a minimum GPA of 3.75 (based on a 4.0 scale)
*If a student qualifies for Phi Alpha for both BSW and MSW, they do not have to pay additional membership fees for MSW. The student will also receive a pin and cord to wear during graduation and pinning ceremonies.
The gray box below will direct you to the Phi Alpha home page where you can find this information and more! If you are interested, please contact Carver School Phi Alpha Director, Dr. DeNika VanCleave, for more information at: advancleave@campbellsville.edu