Pi Delta Phi

The National French Honor Society French and Francophone Studies

Epsilon Zeta Chapter

Founded at the University of California of Berkeley in 1906, Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society, has as its goals:

to recognize outstanding scholarship in French language and literature;
to increase knowledge of the contribution of French-speaking countries to world culture;
to stimulate and encourage such cultural activities that will lead to a deeper appreciation of these countries.

Since that time the society has grown to over 60,000 members in nearly 300 chapters across the United States and in France.

For more information on Pi Delta Phi, contact the Honor Society Adviser, Professor Grace Chang.

Pi Delta Phi Membership Info

There are two categories of membership. Regular members include students who are nominated in recognition of their academic achievement in French. They must rank in the upper thirty-five percent of their class in general studies as well as have a B average in French after completing a minimum of two upper-division courses. Graduate students who are candidates for an advanced degree in French are also eligible for regular membership. Honorary members include the French faculty of the sponsoring institution, members of the faculty-at-large, and community leaders who have manifested interest in French culture.

Eligible students are invited to join the society in the Fall and the Spring semesters.

Pi Delta Phi Events

October :
Fall Initiation-TBA

November:
National French Week Nov 7-13