Why Rush Phi Psi
Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Consideration, Loyalty, Service, and Brotherly Love. Phi Kappa Psi is an association of men who strive to live honorably as gentlemen. Our Brotherhood is open to men of talent, character, and excellence. Phi Kappa Psi encourages diversity; we are from all different backgrounds, interests, and religions, and we are united in our dedication to intellectual, moral, and spiritual excellence. The brothers of Phi Kappa Psi at Georgia Tech value college as a time in a man's life to, primarily, get a degree, but also a time to gain important life experience. Experiences that we share as a brotherhood increase our devotion to our community, our school, our country, our faith, and ourselves. Phi Kappa Psi creates unique experiences that not many college students have the opportunity to be a part of.
Leadership | Scholarship | Philanthropy | Networking
Leadership
As a brother in Phi Kappa Psi, you will have an immediate impact on the chapter. Because of the unique size of the brotherhood, you will be involved with many important aspects of running the chapter. From balancing finances and planning social events, from organizing philanthropy initiatives to leading recruitment, there are many facets to participate in while also having fun.
Phi Psi members participate in many outside organizations such as Student Government Association, Freshmen Activities Board, Interfraternity Council, Judicial Board, Residence Hall Association, Residence Hall Councils, Peer Leaders, and Community Advisors. Members are also participate in other groups and organizations such as Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, College Republicans, Christian Campus Fellowship, Wesley Foundation, Catholic Center, and Eagle Scouts.
Members also make annual trips to the Phi Kappa Psi Woodrow Wilson
Leadership School, Grand Arch Council, Presidents Leadership Academy,
Educational Leadership Conference, and Cabo Alpha Leadership Academy.
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Scholarship
Greek men at Georgia Tech consistently do better scholastically than their non-Greek counterpart. Georgia Beta has been in the top five fraternities on campus in terms of overall GPA three out of the past six years. Most recently, during the Spring 2006 semester, Georgia Beta's pledge class earned the highest pledge class GPA on campus, almost a full 1.0 above the average pledge GPA.
Many brothers have been on scholastic groups such as Alpha Kappa Psi,
IEEE, BMES, EMBS, Pi Epsilon Phi, Pi Tau Sigma, Golden Key Club, Co-Op
Honor Society, Briaerean Honor Society, ASCE, and IDSA. Our brothers also
work as undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate and
graduate research assistants, and tutors in the Greek Tutoring Program.
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Philanthropy
Phi Kappa Psi was nationally founded on "The Great Joy of Serving Others." We actively participate in events such as Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Earth Day E-Waste Recycling Program, and Tech Beautification Day. Brothers are also involved with the Atlanta Humane Society, the YMCA, canned food drives, homeless shelters, childrens daycare centers, and soup kitchens.
Philanthropy is a big part of what we do and we are constantly looking for
ways to give back to the community. We held our first semi-annual clothing drive
on campus during the Fall 2006 semester and look forward to finding ways for it
to grow in the future.
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Networking
Phi Psi isn't just composed of active undergraduates. Since 2000, the Georgia Tech chapter of Phi Kappa Psi has initiated 93 men. Many of our alumni are still actively involved. They attend meetings, dinners, tailgating, and provide real-world mentoring.
Over the course of a year, we hold several large alumni events: Alumni Softball, Senior Roast and Toast, Founders' Day Dinner, and Spring Formal is open to alumni as well. At all of our events, we get to hear alumni reminisce about their Phi Psi experiences.
Upon graduation, Phi Psi is an impeccable network to be a part of. Many alumni continue to be involved in the life of the chapter and are always welcome at Phi Psi. Alumni associations exist in the Atlanta area, as well as throughout the country, where Phi Psis continue to enjoy a lifelong friendship. Phi Psi is a brotherhood for life.
National events are a great place to meet brothers and alumni from all over the United States. We also have a monthly luncheon with undergrads and alumni in the Atlanta area.
On several occasions, brothers have found internships, co-ops, and jobs from
brothers who have excelled in their careers.
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