Background: Phi Sigma is a Biological Honor Society that was founded at Ohio State University in 1915, and became a member society of the Association of College Honor Societies in 1950. The Creighton Gamma Beta chapter of Phi Sigma was founded in 1978. The society welcomes those who have shown a devotion to the promotion of research and excellence in scholarship.
Application and Induction: The requirements for induction are: 3.4 GPA, Biology major, Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing and participation in research-related activities throughout the year (see society involvement below). Applications will be solicited every fall semester. There is a $50 induction fee that is required with the application. You may pay with cash or check, with checks being made out to Creighton Biology Department. Formal induction into Phi Sigma will occur at the annual Phi Sigma banquet during the Fall semester. At the end of your last semester at Creighton, you will also receive cords to wear at your graduation ceremony to indicate your involvement in Phi Sigma.
Society Involvement Requirements: To enhance the student experience in Phi Sigma, members will be required to participate in research-related activities throughout the year. Involvement is considered on a point-based system, with different activities awarded different point totals. Juniors must earn a total of 10 points throughout the year (Nov 1st- Nov 1st), and seniors must earn a total of 7 points throughout the year (Nov 1st- April 20th), and must submit an involvement verification form Nov 1st of each enrollment year (juniors) or April 20th (seniors) in order to remain an active member of Phi Sigma. Students that fail to submit a verification form, or do not earn the 10 required points per year for active membership will be given a probationary status, and if the participation requirements are not remediated/met by graduation, the student will not receive their Phi Sigma cords to wear at graduation, and their name will not be included in the graduation program as a member of Phi Sigma.
For more information about the Phi Sigma Biological Honors Society at Creighton, download the informational handout and the application below:
phi_sigma_handout_for_interested_students.docx | |
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phi_sigma_application.annotated.pdf | |
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Here is an informational video about Creighton's Phi Sigma Honors Society:
Creighton Biology Majors may also apply for travel support funding through the local Phi Sigma Chapter (after other sources are exhausted). Download the application below to apply:
phi_sigma_student_travel_support_application.docx | |
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To learn more about the national Phi Sigma chapter, click here
Contact Dr. Carol Fassbinder-Orth ([email protected]) for more information about joining Creighton's chapter of Phi Sigma
Contact Dr. Carol Fassbinder-Orth ([email protected]) for more information about joining Creighton's chapter of Phi Sigma