Join the Alpha Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society
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ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA & PHI ALPHA HONOR SOCIETIES are dedicated to critical thinking and responsible action. The purpose of these organizations is to recognize Social Work Students who have shown superior academic and leadership abilities. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 1, 2019, 5 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS for Undergraduate Students (BA/BASW)
- Juniors or Seniors who have completed at least 64 semester credits by the end of Fall Semester 2018, of which at least 12 are from the School of Social Work at The University of Akron.
- A 3.7 cumulative GPA (This is the new eligibility criteria, which reflects the top 35% of all social work majors at UA.)
Lifetime membership fee is $10 for Alpha Alpha Alpha and $40 for Phi Alpha.
QUALIFICATIONS for Graduate Students (MSW)
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MSW 2nd year full-time or 4th year part-time students
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A 3.9 cumulative GPA (Phi Alpha has adjusted their criteria this year to limit eligibility to the top 35% of the program, which is a 3.9 for the UA MSW program.)
One time membership fee is $60, which includes the cost of the medallion. (If you are a current BSW Phi Alpha Member, the one time membership fee is $40.)
If you meet the above qualifications and would like to join AAA and/or Phi Alpha, please complete an application form and return it to Janice Cuddy in Polsky 411F. Your membership fee is NOT to be submitted with the application but will be due, upon acceptance.
*Phi Alpha membership is required to receive gold honor cords to wear at graduation.
The Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be Friday, April 26, 2019 at 5:30 pm at The University of Akron, InfoCision Stadium. Complementary Dinner for the Inductees will be provided by The School of Social Work.