FAQ

Phi Alpha Theta

International Honour Society in History
Zeta Eta Chapter
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1921 at the University of Arkansas, Phi Alpha Theta has as its primary purpose the recognition of exemplary work by college and university history majors. It is the largest college honor society devoted to a single discipline, with 725 chapters in the U.S. and abroad. Zeta Eta chapter was founded at Louisiana State University in 1956.

To qualify for membership according to the criteria established by the national council, undergraduate students must meet certain conditions.

Qualifications for Membership:

• must have completed at least twelve semester hours in history
• GPA of 3.1 or better in all history courses
• overall GPA of 3.0 or better
• one time fee of $60 for lifetime membership

APPLICATION FORMS:

To apply for membership, contact Prof. Carolyn Lewis in the Department of History:

cflewis@lsu.edu

578-2671

Membership Benefits:

• Recognition of academic distinction in the field of history
• One year subscription to The Historian, a quarterly journal of the society
• Chance at Phi Alpha Theta scholarships and rewards
• Opportunity to meet others interested in history
• Leadership opportunities within Phi Alpha Theta
• Special Phi Alpha Theta events such as trips, talks, films, and receptions
• Help with graduation reception for history majors and minors
• Participate with the LSU History department's annual W.L. Fleming Lecture series in Southern History
• Participate in the selection of the Roselyn Boneno Prize for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching in the Department of History
• Participate in community outreach programs such as National History Day
• Gain a greater understanding of what historians do

Phi Alpha Theta also awards numerous prizes and scholarships for its members, including:

• World History Paper Prize
• Book Awards
• Founder's Paper Prize (for best undergraduate/graduate paper)
• History Journal Prize Faculty Awards
• Manuscript Award
• Doctoral Scholarship Award
• Graduate Scholarship Award
• Westerners International Award
• Best Chapter Award