Phi Theta Kappa – Alpha Chi Zeta (PTK)
Seattle Central College
An International Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for two-year colleges, recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges. Founded in 1918, PTK recognizes academic achievement and provides opportunities for students to develop leadership, professional, personal, and service skills.
PTK has nearly 1,250 chapters across 11 nations and connects community and technical college students with opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Seattle Central College's Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter is part of Division IV – Greater Northwest Region.
Chapter ID: #000012003168
Why Join PTK?
PTK membership is more than an honor or a line on a résumé. Members can use PTK as a resource for their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Membership provides access to:
- Scholarships – Competitive, transfer, and need-based scholarship opportunities.
- Leadership & Service – Opportunities to lead, participate in service projects, and make an impact on campus and in the community.
- Professional Development – Self-paced courses and resources focused on leadership, career preparation, communication, transfer, and workplace skills.
- PTK Connect – Tools for exploring colleges, careers, transfer pathways, and scholarship opportunities.
- Personal Development – Resources and learning opportunities designed to help students build confidence and prepare for life beyond community college.
- Recognition – PTK membership may be noted on your official college transcript, subject to college policy. Members can also access PTK's co-curricular transcript to document leadership, professional development, and other involvement.
- A Community of Scholars – Connect with other students, chapter leaders, advisors, colleges, and professionals.
PTK currently offers scholarships for community college students as well as transfer scholarships through four-year college and university partners. PTK Connect includes thousands of transfer scholarship opportunities, including awards available exclusively to PTK members.
PTK Eligibility Requirements
Students interested in joining Seattle Central College's Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter must meet the chapter's current eligibility requirements:
- GPA: A cumulative college-level GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Degree-seeking students: At least 12 completed credits at the 100 level or above
- Certificate-seeking students: At least 6 completed credits at the 100 level or above
Eligible students will receive information about joining PTK.
Email Central.PTK@seattlecolleges.edu if links are not active
Not Eligible Yet?
You can still get involved!
Students do not have to be PTK members to participate in many chapter activities. Students are welcome to attend chapter meetings, participate in service opportunities, join committees when available, and attend campus events.
Getting involved can be a great way to learn more about PTK and connect with other students.
Get Involved
PTK provides opportunities to develop leadership and service experience while working with other students on meaningful projects.
Our chapter participates in:
Service
Participate in service projects that address needs within our campus and community.
College Project
Work with fellow students and campus partners on projects designed to positively impact an important issue or need at Seattle Central.
Honors in Action
Explore issues through research, reflection, and action while developing academic and leadership skills.
Leadership
Develop leadership experience through chapter positions, committees, projects, and regional opportunities.
Professional Development
Use PTK's professional development resources to strengthen skills related to transfer, careers, communication, leadership, and personal growth.
PTK describes service-learning as a central part of chapter involvement and identifies the College Project as its premier chapter leadership program.
PTK Interest & Program Selection Form
Email Central.PTK@seattlecolleges.edu if links are not active
Scholarships & Transfer Opportunities
Your PTK membership can open doors to scholarship and transfer resources that you may not know about otherwise.
PTK provides competitive scholarships and partners with more than 800 four-year colleges and universities that offer transfer scholarships to PTK members. PTK Connect allows members to search colleges and scholarship opportunities based on factors such as major, eligibility, and award amount.
https://www.ptk.org/scholarships/how-our-scholarships-work/
Stay Connected
Want to learn about meetings, service opportunities, events, leadership, and other ways to participate?
Follow our chapter for current information and announcements.
Contact Alpha Chi Zeta
Main Chapter Email:
central.ptk@seattlecolleges.edu
Chapter Leadership
President
central.ptk2026@gmail.com
VP of Research
PTKResearch@seattlecolleges.edu
VP of Service
PTKService@seattlecolleges.edu
VP of Public Relations
PTKInfo@seattlecolleges.edu
Chapter Advisors
Monica Viharo
Advisor
monica.viharo@seattlecolleges.edu
(206) 934-6993
Olivia Atkinson
Co-Advisor
Olivia.Atkinson@seattlecolleges.edu
(206) 394-6993
Marie VanNorman
Co-Advisor
Marie.VanNorman@seattlecolleges.edu
(206) 394-6993