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The Western Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Guarantee

If you’re Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), then you’re already proving and prepping yourself for success. Because of your accomplishments, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵis prepared to make some PTK guarantees. Check out the transfer programs and paths, and check out how affordability at WCU helps guarantee opportunity and savings.

For Resident Credit Programs

• PTK Guaranteed Admission to the University
  • The Office of Undergraduate Admissions admits to the university and not to specific programs of study.
  • Complete the admission application process timely and receive a PTK great grades guarantee. PTK Great Grades Conditions:
    • Apply as a transfer student and submit required supporting documentation (including application fee or waiver, if required) by stated deadlines:
      • April 1 for summer/fall terms
      • Nov 1 for spring terms
    • Applicant must exhibit good citizenship (e.g., no social or judicial violations) as well as positive school and community standing
    • For the guarantee to remain in effect, admitted students must meet all commitment action steps by stated deadlines.
  • Brinson Honors College invitation:
    • Be sure to explore the opportunity to enhance your undergraduate experience at WCU by completing the Brinson Honors College Path.
    • If your community college offers honors courses, check to see if you may be able to apply some of those hours toward our honors diploma
    • Learn more about the Brinson Honors College at honors.wcu.edu
  • Opportunity to Compete for PTK Scholarships:
    • Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵcommits $100,000 annually to support Western PTK Scholarships
    • One hundred, $1,000, annual scholarships
      • $500 per fall and spring semesters
        • Students who begin in summer are eligible for consideration
      • One scholarship annually is designated for each North Carolina Community College with an active PTK chapter
        • If no eligible PTK member enrolls from one or more designated chapters, those funds will be applied to other eligible PTK applicants
      • In-state and out-of-state chapters and students are eligible for consideration
      • Priority consideration each year goes to new enrolling PTK students
        • Potential renewal for one additional year is subject to the number of new students enrolling, remaining available funding, and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵacademic participation and performance.
      • PTK scholars also receive priority consideration for available on-campus housing:
        • Indicate your interest in on-campus housing on the application for admission
        • Housing requirements are based upon Policy 96 (policy96.wcu.edu), and assignments are based upon timeliness of commitment deposit submission.
        • PTK scholars who are not required by Policy 96 to live on campus receive priority consideration for on-campus housing for available spaces for transfer students.
      • Scholarship eligibility:
        • Minimum 3.50 cumulative higher education GPA
        • Apply as a transfer student for resident-credit programs by April 1
        • Meet all admission application deadlines and commitment action steps
        • Submit the PTK Scholarship application by April 15
        • Priority consideration given based upon number of hours earned and GPA
          • PTK members who have or will have earned an associate’s degree prior to enrollment receive highest consideration.
        • Western PTK Scholarship Recipients
          • Should enroll in at 15 hours per semester
          • Must successfully complete at least 12 hours each semester
          • Must maintain a minimum 3.0 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵGPA
          • Must remain in good academic standing
        • The Western PTK Scholarship can be used with other aid awards, up to cost of attendance, so be sure to explore and compare Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵaffordability:
          • NC Promise: ncpromise.wcu.edu
          • Catamount Commitment: catamountcommitment.wcu.edu
          • Financial Aid: finaid.wcu.edu
          • Scholarships: scholarships.wcu.edu

For Distance Programs

• Priority Admission Consideration for Distance Cohort Programs:
  • Apply as a transfer student and submit required supporting documentation (including application fee or waiver, if required) by stated deadlines
  • Submit documentation denoting PTK affiliation
  • Meet all commitment action steps by stated deadlines
• NC Promise Savings:
  • Check out semesterly savings that all Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵundergraduates reap because of NC Promise (ncpromise.wcu.edu).
  • Compare Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵaffordability (affordability.wcu.edu).