Phi Eta Sigma was founded by three distinguished Phi Beta Kappa members, professors, and administrators at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923, to encourage and recognize high scholastic achievement among members of the freshman class.
This statement expresses simply the inspiration that moved the founders of Phi Eta Sigma in their formation of the society.
Phi Eta Sigma is the fourth most senior member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Membership into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society is offered to all freshman, men and women, who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the close of any curricular period of at least 12 hours during their first year. Any student transferring to Texas A&M University must not accumulate more than 20 transferred hours.
Our coat of arms includes the greek phrase "Φρόνις ἐστί δύναμις " which means "Knowledge is Power!"