What is a general college fraternity? A general college fraternity, such as Pi Kappa Phi, participates in many different college activities. On the social side, we organize open and closed parties, attend socials with sororities, have tailgate parties before football games, and enjoy various other brother activities. In athletics we compete against other organizations and fraternities in softball, basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball. A unique facet of our fraternity is also our national philanthropy, PUSH America. Last, but not least, with the help of our paid Academic Coach, we encourage scholarship and academic achievement.

What is it like being an associate member of Pi Kappa Phi? Typically, associate membership lasts approximately one semester, depending upon the motivation and pace of the asssociate member class. What we expect from you: Active participation in chapter events Maintain a minimum QCA of 2.2 Wear an associate pin and collared shirt Become familiar with the brothers through interviews Learn about Pi Kappa Phi, locally and nationally Maintain good financial standing with the chapter What you can expect from us: An associate member experience that is free of emotional or physical hazing Active social opportunities with sororities and other fraternities Competitive athletic competition in Virginia Tech and IFC intramural sports Academic assistance through a paid Academic Coach or willing brother A stimulating, welcome environment in which to grow academically and socially A lifelong brotherhood and experience that cannot be matched General Fraternal Facts There are 64 fraternities with 6,000 chapters on more than 805 campuses in the U.S. and Canada which include 400,000 undergraduates and a membership of 4.5 million people All but two U.S. Presidents have been members of fraternities Sixteen Vice Presidents have been members of fraternities 67% of the U.S. President's Cabinet since 1900 have been members of fraternities 76% of U.S. Senators and Representatives have been members of fraternities 85% of U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been members of fraternities Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity member Pi Kapp Facts Founded December 10, 1904 at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC Over 150 chapters nationwide Over 80,000 initiated members Colors: Gold & White Auxiliary Color: Royal Blue Flower: Red Rose National Headquarters: Charlotte, NC Only Fraternity to start its own national outreach program -- PUSH America Raised over $3 million dollars for PUSH America while modifying 190 Easter Seals camps, and donating 3.2 million man labor hours (worth an estimated $26 million dollars) Fastest growing fraternity in the country Famous Pi Kapps Jim Edmonds - Anaheim Angels outfielder Rich Eisen - ESPN SportsCenter host John Erntz - "Pianoboy" from MTV's Singled Out David Goodnow - CNN Headline News anchor Tommy Lasorda - Former L.A. Dodgers Manager Randy Owen - Lead singer of the country group Alabama Joe Sewell - Baseball Hall of Famer Thomas Wolfe - author Chris Moneymaker - World Series of Poker Champion How can I get more information? Contact Peter Vasquez at pvasquez@vt.edu