Collegiate - Benefits

Phi U Recognizes and Rewards Academic Excellence

Minimum Standard: Top 35% of students in Family and Consumer Sciences
and its related areas.
Provides pin, certificate, and academic recognition.
Phi U is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Phi U Builds Social and Leadership Skills

Identifies individuals with proven or potential professional and community service.
Gives opportunities to build professional leadership.
Supplies a structure for building competence in management and leadership.
Opportunities include chapter officer positions, chairs of committees, and district and national events.
Provides opportunities to use professional abilities in service to others.
Biennial Conclave provides for personal and professional growth.
Is a source of lifetime friendship.

Phi U Supplies Opportunities for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

Undergraduate scholarships and awards and graduate fellowships available at the national-level.
Many scholarships and fellowships available at the chapter level.
Alumni research grants and awards available.

Phi U has Publications

THE CANDLE, a professional publication published twice a year, provides professional and inspirational material - as well as an opportunity to publish your own writing.
Local Newsletters enhance local networking.

Phi U Supports Your Career

Provides networking with established professionals.
Mentoring by alumni.
Over 30 alumni chapters throughout the nation offer personal and professional friendships.
Entrance at GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the federal service.

For more information:
National Office: (304) 368-0612
E-mail: rickards@phiu.org
Address: Phi Upsilon Omicron National Office, P.O. Box 329, Fairmont, WV 26555-0329