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
- At Kappa Mu, we believe that academic success is the foundation of a well-rounded collegiate experience. To remain in good standing, members are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher, reflecting the academic standards and expectations of both Georgia Southern University and Phi Mu.We are committed to supporting our sisters in their academic journey, providing resources and encouragement to help them thrive. New members must meet both Georgia Southern’s academic requirements and Phi Mu’s standards to be eligible for initiation.At Kappa Mu, we don’t just wear our letters—we strive for excellence in all that we do, inside and outside the classroom!
Academic Excellence Support
- At Kappa Mu, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence and achievement. Our Academic Excellence Chairwoman leads the charge by implementing an annual academic program designed to support and enhance our sisters’ academic performance. Working alongside the Vice President, she develops tailored chapter programming that aligns with the diverse learning styles of our members. Additionally, she collaborates with the Honor Committee to create personalized support programs for sisters working toward academic improvement.We believe that hard work deserves recognition! Kappa Mu offers exciting incentives for members who exceed academic expectations, including:- A bi-annual academic banquet to celebrate high-achieving sisters-The opportunity for free dues selection- Social media recognition to highlight academic accomplishmentsThrough encouragement, resources, and recognition, Kappa Mu empowers our sisters to reach their full academic potential—because excellence is always in style!