Pi Delta Phi Honor Society
Epsilon Chapter - Invitation To Become A Member
The Department of French, chapter Epsilon of the National Honor Society Pi Delta Phi since 1927, invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for membership. The application window each year is from January to mid February (see below for specific dates).
Those interested are invited to view the application form which explains the requirements. You have to submit a transcript (official or unofficial; please provide a copy that includes your grades of fall 2009) with your application. One need not be a French major or minor to apply. There is a $30 initiation fee, which will be collected after you have been accepted. Please do not submit a check with your application!
Please submit your application form to Professor Karen Fresco (mailbox in FLB 2090, MC -158), the Department of French Faculty Advisor for Pi Delta Phi whom you should also contact in case you have any questions.
Please note: Your participation in the IPP-Program and your absence from campus during spring semester 2010 does NOT prevent you from applying for membership.
To find out more information on the National French Honor Society, please go to its website: www.pideltaphi.org
Application requirements for Pi Delta Phi, French National Honor Society
Requirements for Undergraduate Students
- At the time of application, you must have earned at least 12 credit hours in French at the 200-level and above; courses you are taking during spring 2010 do NOT qualify
- GPA 3.00 overall (cumulative GPA)
- GPA 3.25 in French
Requirements for Graduate Students
- 4 credit hours in French
- GPA 3.5 overall (cumulative GPA)
Other Information
Please turn in the Pi Delta Phi application with a transcript at your earliest convenience but before Friday, February 26, 2010. Upon acceptance, the payment of the one-time membership fee ($30) is required.The initiation ceremony will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 4 to 6pm in the Colonial Room, Illini Union. You will be contacted by March 5, 2010 regarding your membership.