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
- As Phi Mu members, we strive for academic excellence because it helps us grow, reach our goals, and represent our sisterhood with pride. Our chapter’s GPA average of 3.23 shows that we are working hard to balance school and sorority life. Academics are important because they prepare us for the future and reflect our commitment to responsibility and success. Supporting each other in our studies helps build a stronger, more motivated sisterhood.
Academic Excellence Support
- As a Phi Mu member, academic excellence is a core value. Each chapter sets GPA standards to remain in good standing, and members are supported by an Academic Excellence Chairwoman and adviser . Together, LaGrange College and Phi Mu offer a strong network of resources to help students achieve their academic goals.