Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed honor fraternity, is a bond of “brothers” who rely on the three elements of their tripod: scholarship, fellowship and leadership.

Scholarship in academics, fellowship with brothers and leadership through service are the equal parts that make up the fraternity’s values.

Phi Sigma Pi prides itself on acceptance. In 1977, the fraternity became nationally co-ed. In 2012, Iowa State University welcomed the Phi Sigma Pi-Zeta Phi chapter on campus. By 2014, Phi Sigma Pi became a completely gender-inclusive brotherhood.

“We accept everyone if you meet the requirements,” Skyler Brazel, initiate adviser and recruitment initiation chair said.

Membership requires a cumulative 3.0 GPA at least.

One of the many perks of joining Phi Sigma Pi is the countless number of brothers gained at Iowa State and nationally. 

Last spring, during some restructuring in the Zeta Phi chapter, national advisers came in and worked with members to improve the chapter. This process was a success for the fraternity, helping it gain most of its active members.

“Because they were doing the restructuring, they actually pinned us the night that we came and so then it was like I felt like I was already a part of a family at that point,” Jordan Christensen, recruitment adviser and director of communications said.

Phi Sigma Pi, although gender-inclusive, has the tradition of calling each member brothers. Christensen is not only a brother of Phi Sigma Pi but also a sister in the new Delta Gamma chapter at Iowa State. 

She encourages everyone to join Phi Sigma Pi, especially if they are involved with other Greek life. The fraternity welcomes diversity and has a wide range of people in different majors.

“I joined initially because I was part of no groups and my major was taking over my life,” Mary Palmer, brother in Phi Sigma Pi said.

Mary continued to talk about how she needed a place to go and forget about her major sometimes. Phi Sigma Pi turned out to be just the place.

Phi Sigma Pi has a national charity called the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation or “HOBY” for short. The Phi Sigma Pi chapter at Iowa State is currently working to build a relationship with the HOBY so it can be recognized nationally. Currently, it does not have a local philanthropy but is looking to get one in the future.

Phi Sigma Pi is a growing chapter that has several opportunities including networking and a chance at holding multiple chairs and titles. Palmer encourages people to join for the friendships and relaxation the honor fraternity can bring.

“Our meetings happen on Sundays and that’s a nice ending to the week and a nice beginning to the next week,” Palmer said.

Phi Sigma Pi is doing final interviews this week to complete its spring recruitment.