Pi Delta Phi, the national French Honor Society, seeks to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literatures. Pi Delta Phi aims to increase American knowledge and appreciation for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world while also stimulating and encouraging French and francophone cultural activities.
The 364th chapter of the Pi Delta Phi National French Honor Society--Omicron Epsilon--was installed on 24 April 2012 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
The eligibility requirements for all undergraduate students are:
- completion of at least one course of upper-division French (i.e. beyond the intermediate-level series of courses)
- 3.0 GPA in French, 3.0 GPA overall, AND rank in the top 35% of their class
- sophomore standing (i.e. students have attended at least one year of college and are in at least their second year of university study)
The eligibility requirements for all graduate students are:
- completion of 2 graduate courses in French
- minimum 3.5 GPA in graduate coursework
Students are invited to submit their credentials for membership through this form
See the Pi Delta Phi website for more information and to learn about scholarships available to its members.
NOTE: Memberships applications suspended spring 2021 until further notice due to the National organization database problems
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Induction Ceremonies
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2018 Pi Delta Phi Ceremony. (Left to right) José Gutierréz-Castellon, Victory Edwards, Angelica Brice, Grace Phillips, Dr. Arnaud, Dr. Kassen, Katie Hollingsworth, Dr. Matar, Dr. Stieber.
2017 Pi Delta Phi Ceremony. (Standing, left to right) Jennifer Delasco, Katherine Houser, Samantha Reyes, Siena Thrasher, Dean Dominguez, Dr. Matar, Dr. Kassen, Dr. Arnaud. (Kneeling, left to right) Liam O'Toole, Ted Tiu, Justin Smith.
Pi Delta Phi 2022 Ceremony. French minors Allison Hill and Claire Wagner.