Why Join Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity?

A "National" Fraternity – Phi Kappa Psi was founded with the intent of expansion to campuses across the nation. Almost every other men’s college fraternity was founded as a local club and later determined that growth to other campuses was good. Undergraduate Control – The government of Phi Kappa Psi provides for an undergraduate majority at every level. Both our Grand Arch Council (biennial convention) and our Executive Council (board of directors) are made up of a majority (about 60%) of undergraduates. No matter of significance to the Fraternity is decided upon without a majority vote by undergraduates.

Lifetime Activity – While many fraternities require dues or donations for men to remain on mailing lists or receive the national magazine, Phi Kappa Psi requires only the payment of the initiation fee as an undergraduate. This fee includes the badge of the Fraternity and a lifetime subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Shield. Certainly we appreciate donations, but no other payment is ever necessary for alumni to enjoy all benefits of membership in the Fraternity

A Fraternity within a Fraternity – The Order of the S.C. recognizes our most loyal alumni. It is a secret organization within the Fraternity whose initiates must have attended at least seven of our biennial conventions. Members of the Order wear a special badge of recognition and honor and hold a special dinner and initiation at each Grand Arch Council. Appreciation of Diversity – The Ritual of Phi Kappa Psi, is based on universal values and ideals, rather than those of any specific religion. As such, Phi Psi does not exclude membership on the basis of religious beliefs. In fact, where oaths are to be taken, initiates may request the use of any religious text which may hold the most significance to the individual.

There are approximately 70 men’s college social fraternities. Phi Kappa Psi is:

- The 17th Oldest Fraternity; Founded in 1852.

- Nearly 100,000 members in 148 years.

- Average chapter size of 39 members and pledges.

- 81 chapters and three colonies (as of fall 1999).

Phi Kappa Psi was the first fraternity founded with the intent to expand across the nation and has never merged with any other national fraternity. *Phi Kappa Psi established one of the first endowment funds in the nation and awards over $80,000 each year to Phi Psi students. Our four-year cost of membership is below the average for National Men’s Fraternities and includes benefits that are not included in the fees of some other fraternities. Once initiated, there are no additional fees or dues required to remain in good standing as an alumnus of the Fraternity. Phi Kappa Psi’s government is majority undergraduate, helping it to be in tune with the needs and concerns of students.