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  1. What is Phi Beta Delta?
  2. Can I become a member of my University's Chapter?
  3. How can my University start a new chapter?
  4. What are the benefits of membership?

What is Phi Beta Delta?

Phi Beta Delta honors those who serve internationalism - the idea of a world connected, of respect for different traditions, of the need for education to enhance knowledge of the many cultures that are part of a globe that we all must share.

Phi Beta Delta, founded at California State University, Long Beach in 1986, was established as an organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters, many of which had existed for a considerable time previously at the local level. It is the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education. As of May of 2005, 154 chapters have been chartered. (Read more…)

For more information contact our Executive Office in Washington, D.C.:

Phi Beta Delta Executive Office
1527 New Hampshire Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (+1) 202 483 2512, Ext. 107
Fax: (+1) 202 483 2657
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Can I become a member of my University’s Chapter?

Yes, any student, faculty, or staff person at a college and university with a chapter of Phi Beta Delta is potentially eligible to become a member. If you would like to become a member of Phi Beta Delta, please contact your Campus Coordinator (see Chapter Listings) to find out the eligibility requirements for your chapter. If your institution does not yet have a chapter, please ask administrators or faculty at your institution to contact the Phi Beta Delta Executive Office to learn how to start a chapter on your campus.

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How can my University start a new chapter?

Many resources are available to help you start a chapter on your campus. The information in the Chapter Manual pdf can serve as an extensive overview of the steps you should take to get started. There are certain requirements your institution must fulfill in order to be eligible (View requirements). Once you have reviewed this information, you should contact and submit the filled out Chapter Chartering Petition Form pdf to the Executive Office.

Phi Beta Delta Executive Office
1527 New Hampshire Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (+1) 202 483 2512, Ext. 107
Fax: (+1) 202 483 2657
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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What are the benefits of membership?

  • Tangibly demonstrates the institution's commitment to and support of international education.
  • Provides a forum for international educators to get together on a regular basis to discuss issues relating to international education.
  • Establishes a world-wide network of individuals and institutions committed to promoting international education.
  • Promotes and supports excellence in international programming. (Read more…)
 
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