Phi Alpha Theta was established in March 17, 1921 at the University of Arkansas by Professor Nels Cleven. Cleven got get convinced around his instance at a university that a fraternity of scholars (open to men & women like) was crucial to the learn of history -- he invited students to a meeting to form the club, so known as the "University Historical Society", on a 14th of March, & the society was officially recognized on the 17th. Within April, a guide was wreak the society to become known per Greek letters Phi Alpha Theta.

A todays membership requirements come comparatively inclusive for an honor society -- students must have a Tierce.Nought overall grade point average, and at least the Trey.One at one time or another courses. Students require non exist as majoring around history, however must keep around taken at least Twelve semester hour of history classes.

A society occurs as charter member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and has assibilate 275,000 members, by having across 9,000 fresh members joining every month. Phi AlphA Theta publishes a quarterly historical journal entitled The Historiographer, which has across 12,500 personal subscribers & 1,000 library subscribers. Its todays national headquarters come at a University of South Florida.