Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Eta Beta Chapter

Purpose

The purpose of the Eta Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Southwest Texas College – Uvalde Campus shall be to provide recognition for academic excellence and opportunities for all college students to grow as scholars and leaders as early as possible during their pursuit of a college degree or credential.

Benefits

Benefits of membership in the Eta Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa include, but are not limited to:

• Access to over $246 million in scholarships
• Personal, academic, and professional development
• Transfer guidance
• Paid travel to various conferences, workshops, and events, both in and out of Texas

Some benefits, particularly travel, may have additional requirements. Contact us to find out more!

Eligibility

To be eligible for membership, students must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 12 academic hours at SWTX
• Minimum 3.5 GPA for all academic hours at SWTX
• Enrolled in minimum 6 academic hours at SWTX

In order to remain a member, students must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Enrolled in minimum 6 hours at SWTX

Student eligibility is determined by advisors on the 12th class day of the Fall and Spring semesters. Eligible students will be invited by chapter by mail and SWTX email.

There is a $75 one-time membership fee.

If you believe you are eligible but have not received an invitation, contact us ASAP.

If you are/were a member in good standing in another chapter, contact us ASAP with your membership ID number. As long as you are/were a member in good standing, we will honor your membership requirements.

• If you are attending in Del Rio (or one of the high schools in Del Rio), please reach out to either Ms. Darlene Quintero (ddquintero@swtxc.edu) or Ms. Sandra Montes (scmontes@swtxc.edu)
• If you are attending in Eagle Pass (or one of the high schools in Eagle Pass), please reach out to either Ms. Britney Martinez (bmartinez5@swtxc.edu) or Ms. Areli Fisher (afisher@swtxc.edu)

Induction

We host two Induction Ceremonies a year, one in the Fall, one in the Spring. Attendance at the ceremony is not required, but is highly encouraged. More information regarding Induction is provided with the invitation and payment letter.

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Officers

The Eta Beta chapter has five officer positions open to members: President, Vice President of Leadership, Vice President of Scholarship, Vice President of Service, and Vice President of Fellowship.

 

Pictured left to right: Terry Beth Contreras, Vice President of Service; Darya Naumenko, President; Andrew Melchor, Vice President of Leadership; Landon Hernandez Haynes, Vice President of Scholarship; Willow Nieto, Vice President of Fellowship

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Contact

If you have any questions, are interested in membership, or need volunteers for an event, please be sure to contact us at: etabeta@swtxc.edu 

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Eta Beta Chapter
Southwest Texas College
2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801