Phi Alpha Theta at Yale is an undergraduate honor society whose purpose is to promote the study of history. The group aims to bring together students, teachers, and writers of history for a wide variety of intellectual and social exchanges during the academic year. Through these activities, the organization supports historical inquiry, research, publication, good teaching, and the exchange of ideas among those with historical interests.
All events and activities are organized by the group’s membership.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Tasha Dambacher (tasha.dambacher@yale.edu)
Additional officers are to be selected at a PAT meeting to be during the spring semester, 2025
FACULTY LEADERSHIP
Sergei Antonov, Department of History
Faculty Advisor
MEMBERSHIP
Phi Alpha Theta is a national organization composed of chapters in properly accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States. Membership in the Alpha Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at Yale University is open to students in good academic standing at Yale College who have demonstrated exceptional engagement and ability in history. A student need not be a history major to apply.
The national committee requires a minimum of 12 semester hours (4 courses) in History (earned in the classroom, online or through AP or transfer credits, or a combination thereof) and a minimum GPA of 3.1 in History and 3.0 GPA overall.
Students who completed the membership form and submitted the membership fee before the February 7, 2025 deadline will be able to pick up their certificates at the general meeting that will take place during the spring semester of 2025 (time and place TBA). Please note that all history students are welcome to attend the general meeting and to participate in PAT activities, whether or not they paid the fee. The fee is charged by the national headquarters for an official membership certificate. Official membership is also required to participate in any national or regional PAT events (conferences or meetings) and to be eligible for PAT grants and awards.
The membership application form can be found HERE
Any questions can be directed to Tasha Dambacher (tasha.dambacher@yale.edu) or Faculty Advisor, Professor Sergei Antonov (sergei.antonov@yale.edu).