Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Phi Sigma Pi?
Phi Sigma Pi is a co-ed national honor fraternity for exceptional
students who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have accumulated
at least 15 credit hours at GW. The foundation of our brotherhood is
based upon a tripod consisting of fellowship, scholarship, and
leadership. These ideals are conveyed through the activities planned by
our committees: service, fundraising, social, alumni, awards,
programming/cultural, and rush/initiation.
What’s it like to be an initiate?
All initiates are required to attend weekly meetings led by their
Initiate Committee Chair, where they learn national and chapter history
and ideals. Initiates form social, service, programming and fundraising
committees that will be responsible for planning events throughout the
semester. At the end of the initiate period, all initiates take a
national exam to demonstrate their knowledge of Phi Sigma Pi acquired
throughout their initiation process.
What is a big brother?
At the beginning of the initiate process, each initiate is assigned
a big brother. A big brother helps his/her little brother throughout
the initiate process. He/She is there to assist his/her little with any
problems relating to Phi Sigma Pi and to help teach the little about
Phi Sigma Pi in general. In addition, big brothers participate in Gift
Week for their little brother.
What is expected of a brother?
All brothers are expected to attend weekly general brotherhood
meetings held on Sunday evenings. Each brother chooses one committee to
work on throughout the semester. Additionally, brothers are required to
attend service, fundraising, cultural/programming, rush, and initiation
events each semester. Attendance at all rituals is mandatory.
Why do I want to become a brother?
Phi Sigma Pi provides an enriching experience that complements
college life. The bonds between brothers often form into deep
friendships that last a lifetime. The network of brothers that exists
both locally and nationally provides academic and social support and
encouragement for their fellow brother’s endeavors.