Delta Upsilon Chapter
Phi Sigma Pi was founded at Central Missouri State University on February 14, 1916, by E.L. Hendricks, C.A. Phillips, and C.H. McClure. The Fraternity became national in 1921 when a second chapter was founded at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. The National Fraternity has since evolved from an honorary professional fraternity to a professional education fraternity, and then, in 1966, to an honor fraternity for all disciplines. Phi Sigma Pi became coeducational in 1977.
Currently, there are chapters chartered throughout the Mid-West and East Coast. Today, over 20,000 students, alumni and faculty in ninety-four (94) institutions nationwide have met the standards for membership in Phi Sigma Pi.
In carrying out the purpose of the National Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi encourages three ideals:
Phi Sigma Pi is a balance; a balance between scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. Each leg of this tripod should be equally stressed. If one leg is stressed more than another, the National Fraternity begins to take on a different appearance.
The following are the national requirements for eligibility in Phi Sigma Pi.
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 Phi Sigma Pi's ranks.
A minimum of one semester at Sam Houston. Achieved at least a 3.00 Cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale (where an A=4.00) at Sam Houston. Complete the approved initiation program of the chapter. Meet any financial obligations.
