Phi Beta Kappa Fall Initiation Ceremony

Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most widely known academic honorary society. Election to membership is a distinguished honor. 

Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa has more than 500,000 members at 280 American colleges and universities. UGA established the Alpha of Georgia chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1914. Phi Beta Kappa recognizes students who have made outstanding intellectual achievements in the arts and sciences at America’s leading colleges and universities. In addition, the Society sponsors activities to advance studies in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.