FAQ for Mortar Board

Can I apply to join?
What are the membership eligibility requirements?
When are new members selected?
How am I notified that I have been selected?
How much does it cost to join?
What level of participation is required to join? How much time will I need to devote to this organization?
Do I have to attend the induction ceremony to join?
How do I collect my certificate if I am unable to attend the induction ceremony?

Can I apply to join?

Yes. Mortar Board makes a call for new member applications at the beginning of the spring semester. All students who met the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.

What are the membership eligibility requirements?

Students are eligible to apply if they will enter their graduating year at The University of Texas at Austin in the fall after induction, if they have at least 75 credit hours by induction and are in the top 10% class rank. The GPA cutoff for the top 10% is calculated and released with the application information.

These are only the minimum eligibility requirements. Mortar Board may have no more than 50 active members on campus, so not all who apply will be invited to join. Applications are evaluated carefully by the Mortar Board election committee to select those who most exemplify the Mortar Board ideals of scholarship, leadership and service.

When are new members selected?

Applications are made available early in the Spring semester. Applications are read and new members selected in February.

How am I notified that I have been elected?

New members will be directly notified of their selection using contact information supplied in the application.

How much does it cost to join?

Membership in Mortar Board is $100. This is a one-time membership fee and covers all national and local chapter dues.

If you are for unable to pay these dues, contact the chapter directly to inquire about alternative arrangements.

What level of participation is required or members? How much time will I need to devote to this organization?

Mortar Board members are expected to attend two out of every three meeting in a semester. Each year members decide on additional service requirements for active membership.

Do I have to attend the induction ceremony to join?

No. Although new members are encouraged to attended their induction ceremony, attendance is not required for membership.

How do I collect my certificate and pin if I am unable to attend the induction ceremony?

Members who are unable to collect their membership certificate at the induction ceremony will be notified by email of how to obtain it. Please ensure that your email address is current.