Committed to Academic Success
- Since our founding as a literary society more than 160 years ago, Phi Mu has been committed to the academic and personal development of our members. We know that the success of our collegiate chapters depends on the success of our individual members – and academic excellence is at the center of a successful collegiate experience.
Each Phi Mu collegiate chapter is required to achieve a 2.75 combined GPA or the All-Women’s Average, whichever is greater, in order to remain in good standing and hold a chapter leadership position.
And our members are not on their own – each chapter has an Academic Excellence Chairwoman and a Chapter Academic Excellence Adviser that provide all members with academic support.
Phi Mu Foundation Scholarship Program
- Phi Mu Foundation is committed to supporting the academic development of our members. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Phi Mu Foundation awarded 164 undergraduate and graduate scholarships totaling $194,000.
Most scholarships are unrestricted, but some have been established for a particular chapter, field of study, state of residence or college. The minimum requirement for all Phi Mu scholarships is a 3.0 grade point average and all Phi Mu members who meet the requirements are eligible to apply. Merit and financial need-based scholarships are available through Phi Mu Foundation. Applicants are scored in several categories: academic, involvement (Phi Mu/campus/ community), financial need, personal statements and recommendations.
Phi Mu was the first NPC group to endow a fund through the NPC Foundation for academic excellence. This fund not only helps chapters but also provides guidance and academic programming for college Panhellenics across the country.
GPA Requirements
- Phi Mu has valued academic excellence since our founding as the philomathean Society, a literary club focused on the pursuit of knowledge. Today, we continue that tradition by holding our members to high academic standards. To remain in good standing, sisters must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. We take pride in fostering a culture where members can achieve their academic goals while also growing as leaders and making a meaningful impact in our community
Academic Excellence Support
- At Phi Mu, we believe in supporting each other’s success. Our chapter offers academic resources like study sessions, peer mentorship, and accountability partners to help sisters stay on track. Many of our members also serve as tutors at the library and participate in honor societies. Whether it’s sharing notes, collaborating on projects, or celebrating achievements, we are committed to helping each other reach our full potential