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Phi Beta Delta Membership Criteria and Deadlines

Membership Criteria

Domestic students:
  1. Completion of at least one semester at WIU
  2. Demonstration of academic excellence (Minimum Cumulative GPA at WIU):
    • Undergraduate students - 3.2
    • Graduate students - 3.5
  3. Either:
    1. Completion of international study, research, or internship abroad or comparable international experience where academic relevance can be demonstrated; or
    2. Demonstration of significant involvement in activities that promote the aim of the Eta Epsilon chapter
  4. Completion of membership application packet.
  5. Supporting documentation:
    • Official WIU Transcript
    • Reflective summary
    • Any additional supportive information desired
International students:
  1. Completion of at least one semester at WIU
  2. Demonstration of academic excellence (Minimum Cumulative GPA at WIU):
    • Undergraduate students - 3.2
    • Graduate students - 3.5
  3. Demonstration of significant involvement in activities that promote the aim of the Eta Epsilon chapter.
  4. Completion of membership application packet.
  5. Supporting documentation:
    • Official WIU Transcript
    • Reflective summary
    • Any additional supportive information desired
Faculty/Emeriti/Staff:
  1. Completion of one semester of employment at WIU
  2. Demonstration of significant involvement in activities that promote the aim of the Eta Epsilon chapter
  3. Completion of membership application packet.
  4. Supporting documentation:
    • Resume/Vita
    • Reflective summary
    • Any additional supportive information desired
Alumni/Community members:
  1. Demonstration of significant involvement in activities that promote the aim of the Epsilon chapter
  2. Completion of membership application packet.
  3. Supporting documentation:
    • Reflective summary
    • Any additional supportive information desired

Deadlines

  • For Fall membership, the application deadline is November 1 and membership dues should be paid by November 20.
  • For Spring membership, the application deadline is April 1 and membership dues should be paid by April 20.