Why should I join Pi Lambda Theta?

Joining Pi Lambda Theta, one of the nation’s most prestigious education honor societies, means joining a legacy of excellence. Our membership elevates your résumé, expands your network, and enhances your contributions to the education field. Membership also provides an opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd at graduation with gold honor cords and other regalia. If you are pursuing a career in education with a GPA of 3.50 or above, you have already earned it! Simply fill out the membership form.

Benefits

Joining Pi Lambda Theta is a great way to stand out from the crowd and get that first teaching job right out of college—and it’s easy!

• Celebrate your achievements with initiate pins and gold honor cords at graduation
• Secure scholarships for your undergraduate and graduate studies
• Cover clinical observations and more with low-cost professional liability insurance
• Immerse yourself in our community of esteemed educators
• Challenge yourself with our fellowships
• Expand your knowledge through international travel
• Share your ideas with research publication opportunities
• Enjoy a one-year digital PDK Association membership and Kappan magazine subscription

Eligibility

Pi Lambda Theta has some of the most stringent GPA requirements of any education honors society

Undergraduate Membership

Open to undergraduate students who:

• Intend to pursue a career in education,
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale,
• Have at least a sophomore standing.

Sophomores

Undergraduate sophomores who join Pi Lambda Theta will receive an initiation in, and one year membership for the low price of $54.

Juniors

Undergraduate juniors will receive a special Pi Lambda Theta educator pin and one-year membership for only $64.

Seniors

Undergraduate seniors will receive graduation cords to show their accomplishments at graduation for a one-time fee of $74.

To continue receiving Pi Lambda Theta honor and recognition, sophomores and juniors will need to rejoin each year through their senior year.

Graduate Membership

You must have completed at least two courses in a graduate program. (If not, please use the undergraduate GPA.)

Professional Membership

Any professional who is an educator or has contributed to the field of education and has:

• Completed a mimimum of a bachelor’s degree,
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale for the most advanced degree or credential