Eligibility
Phi Kappa Phi is one of the nation's most selective honorary societies.
Who is eligible?
Undergraduate students
Seniors (90+ credits)
Seniors are eligible to receive a Phi Kappa Phi invitation if they:
- Have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, at least 24 of them at WVU
- Are in the top 10% of their class
For the 2026 initiation class, the GPA cutoffs for seniors were calculated as:
| College | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|
| Chambers College | 3.909 |
| CLASS and Interdisciplinary Programs | 4.0 |
| College of Applied Human Sciences | 3.896 |
| College of Creative Arts and Media | 3.93 |
| Davis College | 3.915 |
| Eberly College | 3.925 |
| Health Sciences Schools | 3.97 |
| Statler College | 3.948 |
Juniors (72+ credits)
Juniors are eligible to receive a Phi Kappa Phi invitation if they:
- Have completed a minimum of 72 credit hours, at least 24 of them at WVU
- Are in the top 7.5% of their class
For the 2026 initiation class, the GPA cutoffs for juniors were calculated as:
| College | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|
| Chambers College | 3.899 |
| CLASS and Interdisciplinary Programs | 4.0 |
| College of Applied Human Sciences | 3.921 |
| College of Creative Arts and Media | 3.93 |
| Davis College | 3.873 |
| Eberly College | 3.956 |
| Health Sciences Schools | 4.0 |
| Statler College | 3.953 |
Graduate and professional students
Graduate and professional students are eligible to receive a Phi Kappa Phi invitation if they:
- Have completed at least 18 credit hours at WVU
- Are in the top 10% of their class
For the 2026 initiation class, the GPA cutoffs for graduate students were calculated as:
| College | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|
| All Colleges and Schools | 4.0 |
Faculty and staff
Existing Phi Kappa Phi members may nominate faculty and staff who have demonstrated scholarly distinction to become members of Phi Kappa Phi. The chapter officers will review nominations and invite a limited number of nominated individuals each year to join the society. Nominations can be submitted by completing our nomination form.
If you are a faculty or staff member and are interested in becoming involved in Phi Kappa Phi, please contact one of our chapter officers. We are always looking for new members who are interested in helping to further our mission.
How will I know if I'm invited?
Each Spring semester, the Phi Kappa Phi chapter officers work with the Office of the University Registrar to identify students who meet our eligibility criteria. Eligible students will receive an e-mail at their MIX account providing details on how to join.