Individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement in the international area are eligible to be nominated for membership in Phi Beta Delta. There are three categories of members:

• International Students
  1. Upper division (60 hrs) or graduate standing
  2. Minimum of one year residence at Virginia Tech
  3. Demonstrated academic excellence: Graduate Students (QCA 3.6), Undergraduate Students (QCA 3.5)

• U.S. Students
  1. Upper division or graduate standing
  2. Completion of a minimum of one semester of study abroad or a summer experience of approximately five weeks and approved by Virginia Tech's Director of International Exchange Programs
  3. Demonstrated academic excellence: Graduate Students (QCA 3.6), Undergraduate Students (QCA 3.5)

• Faculty and Staff
  1. Nomination by two members in good standing.
  2. Demonstrated interest and involvement in international scholarly activities (e.g. Fulbright, research, service or teaching overseas, publications/presentations, significant contribution to campus international education programs).

Benefits of membership
The most significant benefits are the recognition for scholarly achievement in the international area and the networking of individuals involved in international endeavors. In addition to participation in campus programs, members belong to a national organization which holds an annual conference, publishes a bi-annual newsletter, annual scholarly journal, and awards several national scholarships to outstanding members. Members receive a decorative bronze Phi Beta Delta Medallion and a membership certificate during their campus initiation ceremony.

Membership Dues

Application Forms

Fill in and Print the form at the link below & send it with your check to:

Phi Beta Delta
Attention: Terry Clements
Landscape Architecture
206 Architecture Annex (0113)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
** Make checks payable to Gamma Omega Chapter, Phi Beta Delta

Student Application Form

Staff/Faculty Application Form

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