Committed to Academic Success
- Since our founding as a literary society more than 160 years ago, Phi Mu has been committed to the academic and personal development of our members. We know that the success of our collegiate chapters depends on the success of our individual members – and academic excellence is at the center of a successful collegiate experience.
Each Phi Mu collegiate chapter is required to achieve a 2.75 combined GPA or the All-Women’s Average, whichever is greater, in order to remain in good standing and hold a chapter leadership position.
And our members are not on their own – each chapter has an Academic Excellence Chairwoman and a Chapter Academic Excellence Adviser that provide all members with academic support.
Phi Mu Foundation Scholarship Program
- Phi Mu Foundation is committed to supporting the academic development of our members. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Phi Mu Foundation awarded 164 undergraduate and graduate scholarships totaling $194,000.
Most scholarships are unrestricted, but some have been established for a particular chapter, field of study, state of residence or college. The minimum requirement for all Phi Mu scholarships is a 3.0 grade point average and all Phi Mu members who meet the requirements are eligible to apply. Merit and financial need-based scholarships are available through Phi Mu Foundation. Applicants are scored in several categories: academic, involvement (Phi Mu/campus/ community), financial need, personal statements and recommendations.
Phi Mu was the first NPC group to endow a fund through the NPC Foundation for academic excellence. This fund not only helps chapters but also provides guidance and academic programming for college Panhellenics across the country.
GPA Requirements
- You must have over a 2.75 GPA to be apart of Phi Mu Theta Kappa. We make sure to make this expectation a reality.
Academic Excellence Support
- At the Theta Kappa Chapter of Phi Mu, academic success is more than a goal — it's a priority rooted in our values of Love, Honor, and Truth. Our Academic Excellence Chairwoman is dedicated to helping each sister reach her full potential by fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where scholarship is celebrated.One of the key tools we use is a chapter-wide point system designed to keep members motivated and on track academically. This system rewards positive academic behaviors — like attending study hours, making the Dean’s List, meeting GPA goals, and utilizing campus resources. It also offers accountability for those who may need extra support, ensuring no sister falls behind without a helping hand.Working alongside the Vice President and the Honor Committee, the Academic Excellence Chairwoman designs programming that fits the unique learning styles and academic needs of our members. Whether it’s organizing study nights, sharing academic tips, or providing personalized support for those working to improve their grades, her role is all about empowering sisters to succeed in and out of the classroom.Through our point system and ongoing support initiatives, we create a culture where academic achievement is both recognized and celebrated — because when one sister rises, we all do.