The Eta of Virginia chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society annually elects a limited number of juniors and seniors to membership. In electing these members in course, the Chapter seeks to recognize academic attainment, moral character, responsible citizenship, and a broad intellectual curiosity. No more than 10% of a prospective graduating class can be elected. Consideration is given on an individual basis to those students who, having completed at least four semesters at Hampden-Sydney, and having failed no courses, meet the following criteria:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.800 on work at Hampden-Sydney for those in their sixth semester; or, for those in their eighth semester, a minimum GPA of 3.300 on work at Hampden-Sydney.
- A College record which, as determined by the Chapter, demonstrates that the student has
- an interest in the literary heritage of the English-speaking peoples;
- a conceptual grasp of mathematical structures and derivations;
- an understanding of the religious and philosophical roots of Western culture;
- familiarity with the conceptual structure and heuristic methods of modern science;
- a perception of the historical development of the government and culture of the United States;
- a substantive grasp of the historical development of the institutions of Western culture;
- a commitment to the liberal ideal of education as revealed by a prudently balanced and selected program of courses
The application of the standards of Section II may result in the election of some students whose cumulative GPA's are lower than those of candidates who are not elected. Fulfillment of minimum course requirements does not per se satisfy the criteria listed above.
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