Membership in the society is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international area. These individuals include:
- International students (non-immigrant visa holders) become eligible upon demonstrated high academic achievement at their institution and at the undergraduate level: attainment of 30 credit hours at the associate degree level, and 45 credit hours at the bachelor degree level; or at the graduate level of: (a) one semester in a one year master's degree, or two semesters in a two year master's degree; and (b) two semesters at the doctoral level.
- Domestic students become eligible upon demonstrated high academic achievement in the pursuit of academic studies abroad in exchange programs approved by the institution or in participation in comparable international programs or experiences where academic relevance can be demonstrated to the institution; and at the undergraduate level: attainment of 30 credit hours at the associate degree level, and 45 credit hours at the bachelor degree level; or at the graduate level of: (a) one semester in a one year master's degree, or two semesters in a two year master's degree; and (b) two semesters at the doctoral level.
- Distinguished faculty and staff who have been involved in recognized international endeavors (i.e. research, teaching, program development or service).
- Students (graduate and undergraduate, domestic and international) who have distinguished themselves academically in previous institutions (domestically or abroad) or having significantly contributed to international endeavors (i.e. programs, leadership, service or publications) may be nominated for induction at the end of their first semester in residence.
Persons nominated, selected and initiated (inducted) into the society shall retain this honor for life. Active and inactive membership shall determine the privileges accorded to individuals inducted into the society.
If you fall into one or more of these categories and have not yet been invited to membership by a member of the Beta Xi chapter at LU, please contact our president regarding your interest in joining.
Contact: PhiBetaDelta@lamar.edu