Frequently asked questions about
joining Phi Sigma Pi
What are the Membership Requirements?
The following are the national requirements for eligibility in Phi Sigma Pi.
How many Chapters and Members does Phi Sigma Pi have currently?
We have over 130 chapters nationwide and we are growing. Our chapters and colonies are divided into 20 geographic regions for management and educational purposes. We have approximately 5,000 collegiate members and over 35,000 alumni.
What is the average Chapter size?
Chapters range in size from around 20 to 80 members. The average chapter size is about 52 members.
What makes Phi Sigma Pi a fraternity and not a society?
Phi Sigma Pi is a fraternity because we embrace the concept of “Brotherhood”. Our members are called “Brothers”, regardless of their gender. Brotherhood is fostered by sharing common goals and common experiences. We strive to engage in events that strengthen our Brotherhood bonds. We view each person as an integral part of the extended Phi Sigma Pi family, the key word being family. Phi Sigma Pi becomes a second home for students, a home comprised of a group of people that respect, trust, value and appreciate each other. Our Brothers not only enjoy working alongside each other during official Phi Sigma Pi events, but they genuinely desire to be with each other outside of officially sponsored Phi Sigma Pi events as well. Brotherhood becomes a bond that lasts long after graduation. Societies typically do not cultivate this type of relationship with their members.
What is Brotherhood?
Brotherhood is belonging. It's a strong feeling of attachment and affection between a close-knit group of people. The best way to describe Brotherhood is through the way people who have created the Brotherhood bond relate to each other. It's knowing that someone will be there when you need to talk. It's knowing your concerns will be met with genuine interest. It's knowing that people really care about what happens to you. It's knowing that people will step forward to support and help you when you need it most. It's being able to be yourself. It's being able to say what is on your mind. It's knowing that you are accepted and cherished for who you are. It's knowing that you have a network of friends who will be there throughout your college years and professional career.
Can I be a member of Phi Sigma Pi and still belong to a social fraternity or sorority?
Definitely! Phi Sigma Pi takes the best attributes from an honor society, a service fraternity and a social fraternity and blends them into one organization different from all others. Phi Sigma Pi does not fit the typical mold. We are not part of the social Greek system. Other campus organizations may share some similar attributes, but none will possess the entire package Phi Sigma Pi offers. Phi Sigma Pi is THE ONLY national honor fraternity in existence. Phi Sigma Pi is unique. Phi Sigma Pi does not detract from other existing organization... it complements. Our members tend to be some of the most involved students on campus. We routinely have members who are also involved in social fraternities or sororities, other honor societies, university athletics, student government, and many others. This phenomenon has led to many successful collaborative joint ventures between Phi Sigma Pi and other campus organizations, sharing of ideas, improved awareness and respect for other campus organizations and an improved sense of community. We support involvement in other organizations.
The following are the national requirements for eligibility in Phi Sigma Pi.
- A minimum of one semester of college work (12 credits)
- Achieved a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
- Have one (1) semester of prescribed undergraduate study remaining following the Initiation semester
- Complete the approved initiation program of the chapter
- Meet any financial obligations
- Initiation Fee - $211 for Initiates
- Semester - $146 for Active Brothers
How many Chapters and Members does Phi Sigma Pi have currently?
We have over 130 chapters nationwide and we are growing. Our chapters and colonies are divided into 20 geographic regions for management and educational purposes. We have approximately 5,000 collegiate members and over 35,000 alumni.
What is the average Chapter size?
Chapters range in size from around 20 to 80 members. The average chapter size is about 52 members.
What makes Phi Sigma Pi a fraternity and not a society?
Phi Sigma Pi is a fraternity because we embrace the concept of “Brotherhood”. Our members are called “Brothers”, regardless of their gender. Brotherhood is fostered by sharing common goals and common experiences. We strive to engage in events that strengthen our Brotherhood bonds. We view each person as an integral part of the extended Phi Sigma Pi family, the key word being family. Phi Sigma Pi becomes a second home for students, a home comprised of a group of people that respect, trust, value and appreciate each other. Our Brothers not only enjoy working alongside each other during official Phi Sigma Pi events, but they genuinely desire to be with each other outside of officially sponsored Phi Sigma Pi events as well. Brotherhood becomes a bond that lasts long after graduation. Societies typically do not cultivate this type of relationship with their members.
What is Brotherhood?
Brotherhood is belonging. It's a strong feeling of attachment and affection between a close-knit group of people. The best way to describe Brotherhood is through the way people who have created the Brotherhood bond relate to each other. It's knowing that someone will be there when you need to talk. It's knowing your concerns will be met with genuine interest. It's knowing that people really care about what happens to you. It's knowing that people will step forward to support and help you when you need it most. It's being able to be yourself. It's being able to say what is on your mind. It's knowing that you are accepted and cherished for who you are. It's knowing that you have a network of friends who will be there throughout your college years and professional career.
Can I be a member of Phi Sigma Pi and still belong to a social fraternity or sorority?
Definitely! Phi Sigma Pi takes the best attributes from an honor society, a service fraternity and a social fraternity and blends them into one organization different from all others. Phi Sigma Pi does not fit the typical mold. We are not part of the social Greek system. Other campus organizations may share some similar attributes, but none will possess the entire package Phi Sigma Pi offers. Phi Sigma Pi is THE ONLY national honor fraternity in existence. Phi Sigma Pi is unique. Phi Sigma Pi does not detract from other existing organization... it complements. Our members tend to be some of the most involved students on campus. We routinely have members who are also involved in social fraternities or sororities, other honor societies, university athletics, student government, and many others. This phenomenon has led to many successful collaborative joint ventures between Phi Sigma Pi and other campus organizations, sharing of ideas, improved awareness and respect for other campus organizations and an improved sense of community. We support involvement in other organizations.