Phi Alpha Theta International history honor society's Alpha Zeta Mu was chartered at Christopher Newport University in April of 1993. This society is one of the most prestigious in the academic community. Students who are interested in membership must meet the following academic standards:

1. Have at least 12 credit hours in history in which six of these credits must be at the 300 - 400 level,
2. Maintain a 3.1 GPA in history credit hours,
3. Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0,
4. Rank in the top 35% of their class

Membership application (pdf format). Applications are also available in the History Department office. If you have questions, please contact:

NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A HISTORY MAJOR OR MINOR TO JOIN PHI ALPHA THETA IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA ABOVE.

Phi Alpha Theta (Link to national website)

(l to r) Nicole Justice, William Paulus, Molly French, Nathan Rater, Matthew Mullin, Christina Myren, Roya Mogadam, Lisa Hilleary, Alexandra Ruble, Ashley Vaughn, Kathryn Dolan, Sarah Linden-Brooks, Joanna Andrusko, Brian Chenault, Jennifer Herbert, Samantha Wessel, Nicole Link with readers Bethany Austin and Justin Richter at back table.           2008 Inductees receiving roses: (l ro r) Alexandria Ruble, Ashley Vaughn, Kathryn Dolan, Sarah Linden-Brooks, Joanna Andrusko, Brian Chenault, Jennifer Herbert, Samantha Wessel, Nicole Link.           2008 PAT Inductee Christina Myren and Dr. John Hyland.         Dr. Andrew Falk, Dr. Phillip Hamilton, and 2008 PAT Inductee Samantha Wessel.