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ALPHA BETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
Alpha Beta Kappa Overview
Alpha Beta Kappa (ABK) is the premier national honor society for America’s colleges,
universities, and distance learning institutions. It has been serving many of these
institutions for the past 34 years. ABK places Chapters in institutions which demonstrate
high standards over a period of many years in the education and train of students in
numerous fields, trades, and occupations. Each year more and more outstanding students
receive Alpha Beta Kappa Honors.
What do you need to do to be
eligible for ABK?
In order to be eligible for the Alpha Beta
Kappa Honors, students will have to:
• Maintain a 3.85 GPA in their
studies at UMA
• Submit a one-time fee of $50 for
membership (no annual dues!)
• Complete at least 30 credits in any
course of study
• Not be on attendance probation
• Complete the membership
application
What are the benefits of being an
ABK Member?
Each student who is elected to
membership will receive:
• A personalized membership
certificate
• An ABK Gold Key
• A congratulatory letter from ABK
and a narrative about the society
• Ability to reference ABK on all
future resumes
• Ability to request letters of
reference when needed.
Alpha Beta Kappa Chapters can be found in nearly every state in the nation.
Alpha Beta Kappa members will retain a lifetime membership and will have no annual dues.
The UMA Chapter of ABK has been give the title Epsilon Gamma of Florida.
ABK Gold Key
ALPHA BETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
Membership Application
First Name: ____________________ MI: ________ Last Name: _________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________State:___________________ Zip:_________________
Telephone:_____________________ Email Address: ________________________________
Program of Study:____________________________ Campus: Online ☐ Clearwater ☐
By completing this form, I certify that I have met all membership eligibility requirements listed below.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________________________
The minimum requirements for admission are:
Completion of a minimum of 30 credits in any course of study
Overall GPA of 3.85 or higher
No attendance probation
300 – 500 word essay on ONE of the prompts below:
One of the purposes of ABK is to recognize leadership ability in our
students. Think of someone you consider a strong leader. Discuss
the qualities and characteristics that person possesses and how
they contribute to their leadership abilities.
The second Greek letter represents Brasidas, a distinguished
Spartan General who planned, organized and followed through in
his cause. His life reminds us of our opportunity and duty to "fight
the good fight." What is the “good fight” and why is it our duty to fight
it?
Return your application, recommendation letter, and essay to the UMA Student
Affairs Department at: [email protected]
ALPHA BETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
Student Recommendation
I recommend ______________________________ [Student’s Name]
for admission to the Alpha Beta Kappa National
Honor Society.
UMA Faculty or Staff Member (Print)
UMA Faculty or Staff Member (Signature)
________________________________
Date
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