Pi Kappa Phi at Purdue

Pi Kappa Phi, also known as Pi Kapps, is the ninth largest national fraternity overall. The Purdue chapter, which is one of the oldest in the national fraternity, is consistently among the Top 5 on campus in terms of membership.

Pi Kappa Phi nationally was founded in 1904 at the College of Charleston (SC) on the premise of creating leadership opportunities for our members. Our founders exemplified leadership in the classroom, on the athletic field, in campus politics and within their community. Leadership is the very root of our organization, and it is the concept of leadership that shall guide us to our future.

The Purdue chapter exemplifies these qualities, with members who participate as leaders in many organizations campus wide. Purdue Pi Kapps also actively participate in both the Purdue and West Lafayette community. The men of the local chapter do a variety of campus and community outreach projects. That includes outreach in the special needs classrooms of Lafayette Jefferson High school every day as well as hosting a Second Chance Prom for those with disabilities. Other activities during the academic year include empathy training, a talent show, a 72-hour bike a thon – all to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.

Pi Kappa Phi also provides many opportunities for members off campus, too. More than 60 members of Purdue's chapter have been able to participate in the Journey of Hope, a cross country bike ride which raises awareness and funds for people with disabilities.

Furthermore, our members have also worked at a wide variety of companies, from Disney to Lockheed Martin.

The Omega chapter - meaning the 24th Pi Kappa Phi chapter in the nation - is recognized campus wide for its leadership across campus – from the classroom to athletics. Pi Kapps have been awarded the RB Stewart Award given to the top fraternity at Purdue 7 of the past 10 years.

The chapter is consistently in the top 25 percent of chapters in grades and averages more than a 3.0 GPA.