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Phi Alpha (ΦΑ) Honor Society
The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society 
is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Qualifications for Membership
All social work majors who meet the criteria outlined below may be eligible for consideration as a member of Phi Alpha and are invited to submit an application. An induction ceremony is held once a year for new members.
BASW Requirements
- Be and remain a declared social work major
- Achieve junior status
- Complete 12 quarter-hours of required social work courses
- Achieve an overall grade point average of 3.5
- Achieve a 3.5 grade point average in required social work courses
MSW Requirements
- Complete one quarter of course work with a minimum of six social work credits
- Achieve a 3.75 grade point average
Note: Xi Pi Chapter membership qualifications differ from the national minimum qualifications.
Social work students who do not meet the required GPA and coursework may be admitted as pledges for one academic term. Pledges will be inducted as full Phi Alpha members only upon meeting the Phi Alpha national and chapter standards. Honorary membership may be granted to two students each academic year whose support of social work education and practice merit such recognition by approval of the chapter. Faculty members having an official connection with the social work curriculum may also be granted membership upon invitation and approval of the chapter.
Minimum Requirements for Maintaining Annual Membership
- Attendance at two official Phi Alpha meetings
- Participation in online meetings and email newsgroup
- Participation in at least one Phi Alpha function (i.e., guest lectures, community service, conferences, etc.)
Benefits of Membership
- Becoming a member of a nationally recognized organization that supports high standards in social work education.
- Being honored with a medallion, honor cords and/or a certificate prior to your graduation ceremony.
- Participation in scholarly activities and social action events.
- Working together with student colleagues and professors on social issues and creating a scholarly environment at the University of Washington Tacoma.
- Identification in your resume or vitae as a Phi Alpha Honor Society member, which adds acknowledgement of academic excellence and open doors for professional success.
2007-08 Officers
The Xi Pi Chapter is administered by student officers, consisting of President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Students who believe they may be eligible for membership should review the chapter bylaws and constitution and submit an application for consideration.
Documents
Membership applications are now being accepted. Deadline: March 31, 2008 at 5:00pm. The Induction Ceremony for new members will be held on May 9, 2008 at 4pm.
For more information on the Xi Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha, contact the Faculty Adviser, Dr. Erin Casey.
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