Initiates

Initiate Process | Greek Alphabet | Songs | Scholar Province | Chapters | Other Resources

To become an initiate, one must first meet certain Requirements and have certain characteristics of an Ideal Brother. Then, after attending Info Nights and Rush Events, the best candidates are given a "Bid" to continue to the Initiation step. After successfully receiving a Bid, the initiation process starts, which is the longest and most intensive part of the entire Process to become a Brother. Usually between six to eight weeks, initiates become extremely oriented with the Fraternity. As a class, initiate activities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan and execute a Fundraising, Service, Social, Scholarship, and Unity activity.
• Attend two of the follow planned activities: Fundraiser, Service, Social, and Scholarship.
• Attend other kinds of events and meetings, at different times and dates.
• Hold regular class meetings and unity events.
• Develop and create different materials for the Fraternity.
• Pass both a local and national exam.
• Conduct interviews with each active Brother.
• Pay Fraternity dues.
• Abide by the Fraternity Alcohol Policy.
• Participate in other events, activities, and requirements not included on this list.

Being unified with other initiates in one's Pledge Class is paramount. An Initiate Advisor is elected to serve as a guide during this step. A mid-semester evaluation is completed for each initiate to update him or her on both strengths and weaknesses. Successful completion of the initiation process is necessary to become a Brother of Phi Sigma Pi. Individuals who do not demonstrate the essential qualities of a Brother will not be inducted into the chapter. During Final Vote, current Brothers vote to allow initiates to move to Spirit Week and finally, Induction.

• PDF Format: click here
• JPG Format: click here
• Word 2003 Format: click here
• Web Link: click here (with pronunciation)

• Brothers Are We - Music by Charles Darrin, Words by Edward Ingraham:
  • vocal version
  • instrumental version
  • lyrics - Word 2003 format
  • lyrics - PDF format
• Brother - Music and Words by Thomas E. Daniels:
  • vocal version
  • instrumental version
  • lyrics - Word 2003 format
  • lyrics - PDF format

The Scholar's Province first appeared in 1941. Since its inception, numerous revisions and additions have occurred. The information in the Scholar's Province handbook represents the common heritage and institutions which bind all Phi Sigma Pi Brothers together. It will serve as a guide to help initiates and Brothers alike to discover their potential within the Fraternity.

The Scholar's Province is a multi-page booklet given to initiates. It includes information about the History and Landmarks, the Greek alphabet, Insignia and Heraldry, Fraternity Songs, the Initiation Program, Active Undergraduate Members, Active Collegiate Chapters, Alumni, and the National Organization.

The following six collegiate chapters are the closest in proximity to the Alpha Epsilon chapter at West Chester University:

• Widener - Alpha Delta: website
• University of Delaware - Alpha Eta: website
• Montclair - Alpha Iota: website
• Temple - Alpha Lambda: website
• Drexel - Gamma Xi: website
• Lehigh - Delta Chi: website

Other chapters of Phi Sigma Pi have been started at Mansfield, Penn, Univ. of Maryland, Bloomsburg, Shippensburg, Millersville, York, Penn State, Lock Haven, Kutztown, Indiana U. of Pa, California U. of Pa, Clarion, Edinboro, Slippery Rock, and Pittsburg. See the Scholar's Province for a complete listing of collegiate chapters or click here to use the National Website's Chapter Locator.