Western PTK Guarantee

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Western PTK Guarantee

The Western Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Guarantee

If you鈥檙e Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), then you鈥檙e already proving and prepping yourself for success. Because of your accomplishments, WCU is prepared to make some PTK guarantees. Check out the transfer programs and paths, and check out how affordability at WCU helps guarantee opportunity and savings.

For Resident Credit Programs

PTK Guaranteed Admission to the University
- The Office of Undergraduate Admissions admits to the university and not to specific programs of study.
- Complete the admission application process timely and receive a PTK great grades guarantee. PTK Great Grades Conditions:
  - Apply as a transfer student and submit required supporting documentation (including application fee or waiver, if required) by stated deadlines:
    - April 1 for summer/fall terms
    - Nov 1 for spring terms
  - Applicant must exhibit good citizenship (e.g., no social or judicial violations) as well as positive school and community standing
  - For the guarantee to remain in effect, admitted students must meet all commitment action steps by stated deadlines.
- Brinson Honors College invitation:
  - Be sure to explore the opportunity to enhance your undergraduate experience at WCU by completing the Brinson Honors College Path.
  - If your community college offers honors courses, check to see if you may be able to apply some of those hours toward our honors diploma
  - Learn more about the Brinson Honors College at honors.wcu.edu
- Opportunity to Compete for PTK Scholarships:
  - WCU commits $100,000 annually to support Western PTK Scholarships
  - One hundred, $1,000, annual scholarships
    - $500 per fall and spring semesters
      - Students who begin in summer are eligible for consideration
    - One scholarship annually is designated for each North Carolina Community College with an active PTK chapter
      - If no eligible PTK member enrolls from one or more designated chapters, those funds will be applied to other eligible PTK applicants
    - In-state and out-of-state chapters and students are eligible for consideration
    - Priority consideration each year goes to new enrolling PTK students
      - Potential renewal for one additional year is subject to the number of new students enrolling, remaining available funding, and WCU academic participation and performance.
    - PTK scholars also receive priority consideration for available on-campus housing:
      - Indicate your interest in on-campus housing on the application for admission
      - Housing requirements are based upon Policy 96 (policy96.wcu.edu), and assignments are based upon timeliness of commitment deposit submission.
      - PTK scholars who are not required by Policy 96 to live on campus receive priority consideration for on-campus housing for available spaces for transfer students.
    - Scholarship eligibility:
      - Minimum 3.50 cumulative higher education GPA
      - Apply as a transfer student for resident-credit programs by April 1
      - Meet all admission application deadlines and commitment action steps
      - Submit the PTK Scholarship application by April 15
      - Priority consideration given based upon number of hours earned and GPA
        
        PTK members who have or will have earned an associate鈥檚 degree prior to enrollment receive highest consideration.
      - Western PTK Scholarship Recipients
        
        Should enroll in at 15 hours per semester
        
        Must successfully complete at least 12 hours each semester
        
        Must maintain a minimum 3.0 WCU GPA
        
        Must remain in good academic standing
      - The Western PTK Scholarship can be used with other aid awards, up to cost of attendance, so be sure to explore and compare WCU affordability:
        
        NC Promise: ncpromise.wcu.edu
        
        Catamount Commitment: catamountcommitment.wcu.edu
        
        Financial Aid: finaid.wcu.edu
        
        Scholarships: scholarships.wcu.edu

For Distance Programs

Priority Admission Consideration for Distance Cohort Programs:
- Apply as a transfer student and submit required supporting documentation (including application fee or waiver, if required) by stated deadlines
- Submit documentation denoting PTK affiliation
- Meet all commitment action steps by stated deadlines
NC Promise Savings:
- Check out semesterly savings that all WCU undergraduates reap because of NC Promise (ncpromise.wcu.edu).
- Compare WCU affordability (affordability.wcu.edu).