| 1. Who can join? |
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All majors are welcome in Phi Alpha Theta! If you have completed "12 hours" (which is equivalent to 4 history classes = 16 units) of history classes, and you have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.1 History GPA, you can definitely join in on the good times. |
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| 2. I'm a cool transfer kid. What about the history classes I took away from UC Berkeley? |
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That's okay, too. As long as you have the equivalent of 4 history classes, you are eligible. We will need to have a copy of your unofficial transcript from the college(s) you took those history classes in though. |
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| 3. When/where are the meetings? |
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Meetings are bi-monthly. Check our homepage for the most up-to-date information about when, where, and all that good stuff about our meetings. If you are on our mailing list, you will receive reminders. If you are a history major, Leah, the friendly undergraduate adviser, will forward our reminder emails as well. |
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| 4. How do I get on the mailing list? |
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If you've signed up at one of our meetings, you're already set and should be receiving emails. If you haven't been receiving any emails but think you should be or would like to start receiving them, please send an email to Melissa to ask her to add you to the list serve. |
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| 5. How much are membership dues? |
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It is $40 for your lifetime membership. All of that goes directly to the national chapter. Semester dues are $5. You MUST pay these dues in order to go to the super duper fun faculty/student dinner at the end of each semester. We suggest you pay the sooner the better. |
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| 6. When are applications due? |
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. HOWEVER, if you would like to receive your personalized and official certificate by the initiation ceremony (so that we can give it to you then).
Applications received afterwards will not guarantee your certificate by the initiation ceremony. To clarify, you WILL receive a certificate regardless of when you turn in your application, but you may not receive it by the date of our ceremony. |
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| 7. Where should I turn in my application? |
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Either at our meetings or submit your application to Lara Miller's mailbox in the History Department office (3229 Dwinelle). |
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| 8. What do I need to include in my application? |
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Three things: the actual application, which can be found electronically on this very website; your unofficial BearFacts transcript (don't forget to click the "print name" option); a check made out to "Phi Alpha Theta" for $45 (if you are brand new) or $5 (if you're already a lifetime member). |
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| 9. What if I am in the process of taking my four history classes? |
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Unfortunately, we will not be able to send your application to the national chapter until we see 4 history classes with letter grades next to them on your transcript. |
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| 10. Help, help! I am still so confused! Who should I email with my questions? |
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Have no fear, email Melissa directly at melissah@berkeley.edu. She'll be more than happy to answer your questions, gather your suggestions, and listen to your concerns. We highly suggest emailing Melissa before emailing or asking Leah because it'll probably be faster for everyone to get your questions answered! |
