National Fast Facts
Key Numbers:
5,380 undergraduate members
39,008 alumni members
120 active collegiate chapters
5 active alumni associations
5 active alumni chapters
Our Ideals:
The acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through scholarship. The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity. N
ational Eligibility:
Co-educational undergraduate students attending four-year colleges completed a minimum of one semester or one quarter of college work achieved a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
Honorary membership may be awarded
Key Dates:
Founded on February 14, 1916 at the University of Central Missouri
Began as Phi Sigma Pi Honorary Professional Fraternity in 1916
Became Phi Sigma Pi Honorary Education Fraternity in 1931
Became Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity in 1966
Incorporated on December 2, 1966 in Pennsylvania
Became Co-educational in 1977
Key Services:
13 Full-Time staff members
Dedicated regional support staff
Dedicated expansion staff
Permanent National Headquarters based in Lancaster, PA
Extensive training and programming resources
Hosts Annual National Convention including Grand Chapter business in late summer
Hosts Annual Alumni Convention in late spring. Publishes the undergraduate "Purple & Gold" magazine
Publishes the alumni magazine entitled "The Lampadion"
National philanthropy supports Teach For America
501 (c) (3) charitable and educational Phi Sigma Pi Foundation exists to provide support
Key Awards:
Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate member. Wood Graduate Scholarship awarded annually to a graduate member. The Balfour Fellowship is also available to members through our affiliation with the Professional Fraternity Association. Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award recognizes the best collegiate chapters annually. Subrosa Fund exists to support members in need. Affiliations:
Professional Fraternity Association
College Fraternity Editors Association
Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce and Industry
National Association of Student Personnel Administration
Association of Fraternity Advisors
All collegiate chapters maintain affiliation with Student Government or the Honor Groups on their campuses. Phi Sigma Pi maintains no affiliation with the Social Greek System. Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is a co-educational fraternity open to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. Our purpose is to bring together some of the brightest and most motivated students on campus and work together in a spirit of excellence to encourage three ideals:
1.) The acquisition and dissemination of information and knowledge through scholarship.
2.) The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity.
3.) Collectively, these three ideals are known as "The Tripod" of Phi Sigma Pi. Joining Phi Sigma Pi is the first step in a lifelong journey of increased awareness, improved capabilities, greater opportunities and a network of friendships. Phi Sigma Pi is open for membership to both male and female students who possess the following credentials:
1.) You have completed a minimum of one semester or one quarter of college work.
2.) You have achieved a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale.
