Phi Sigma Iota,
the International Foreign Language Honor Society, was founded in 1922,
and its purpose is to honor outstanding achievements of foreign language
students. Phi Sigma Iota also promotes international communication and
understanding, helps to maximize the understanding of ourselves and our
cultural heritage by understanding others, fosters the spirit of liberal
culture, and supports scholarly programs nationwide.
McDaniel College
received its Beta Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Iota in 1990. We are chapter
number 184 in this international honor society.
Induction into
Phi Sigma Iota represents the highest academic honor in the field of foreign
languages.
In order to be considered
for induction, the candidate must:
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have completed at
least two courses in one language, one of which must be a third-year language
course (3000 or above),
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have achieved a
minimum 3.0 average in his/her foreign language courses,
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have a 3.0 overall
Grade Point average.
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have completed his/her
freshman year
