Key Numbers:

• 5,000 undergraduate members
• 25,710 alumni members
• 103 active collegiate chapters
• 6 active alumni associations
• 4 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.
• The fostering of non-discriminatory, fraternal fellowship within our ranks.

National 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:

• 9 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 early spring.
• Publishes the undergraduate "Purple & Gold" newsletter
• 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.
• Rolla F. 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.