Must be enrolled in either of the BSW, MSW, DSW or PhD Master of Social Work Programs

A graduate student (MSW or DSW or PhD) is eligible for membership after achieving

1. A minimum of one term of social work courses equaling 10 credit hours in the foundation level.
2. Rank in the top 35% of their class at the time of evaluation.

An undergraduate student is eligible for membership after achieving

1. A minimum of 10 credit hours of required social work courses
2. Rank in the top 35% of their class at the time of evaluation.

We typically have two online recruitment drives,  and conduct a Phi Alpha recruitment presentation and meeting during the MSW Skills Lab and PhD Residencies.

Yes, a total of $60 (non-refundable) which will be paid at time of application.

Membership requires each student to:

• Complete four hours of volunteer contributions quarterly
• Attend at least two mandatory membership meetings
• Partake in an annual social change project

No, you may still apply and partake in full membership functions.  We would like all our new members to attend the induction ceremony; we understand that it may not be a favorable time for everyone.  We will still induct each member in attendance and absentee.

If you notice that you have not received your Phi Alpha certificate within 3 months after applying for Phi Alpha, please contact Student Orgs. at studentorgs@mail.waldenu.edu.

A member may transfer chapters to the new local chapter upon submission of the request to transfer to the new local chapter and notification of transfer to the old chapter by submitting a transfer application and paying the $30 local chapter membership fee.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION