Becoming a Member
In order to become a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society, prospective members must:
- Be a student currently enrolled in any school of the University of Georgia
- Announce oneself as a petitioning guest during the recognition of guests
- Attend at four consecutive meetings of the Society
- Complete a membership test
- At the fourth meeting, deliver a petitioning speech before the Society
Prospective members are highly encouraged, though not required, to speak
in either debate or creative writings and orations before becoming a
member so that they may more accurately discern whether Phi Kappa
provides a good fit. Immediately following the petitioning speech, the
Society deliberates and decides whether the petitioning guest should
become a member based upon the petitioner's shown ability and desire to improve as a public speaker.
Because Phi Kappa exists for the development of speaking skills,
after acceptance, all active members must speak at least once every
three meetings in addition to maintaining good attendance and paying
dues. Failure to meet these requirements can result in the suspension
of a member's voting and speaking privileges.