# Phi Sigma Phi

Phi Sigma Phi (ΦΣΦ) (Phi Sig) is a national fraternity in the United States founded on July 30, 1988 in South Bend, Indiana by chapters formerly of Phi Sigma Epsilon that declined to participate in that fraternity's merger into Phi Sigma Kappa. There are currently five Active Chapters and one Active Colony of Phi Sigma Phi nationwide. The current National President is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumnus, Joshua Finch.

## History

Phi Sigma Phi after formed from the 1985 merger of Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa. A small group of Phi Sigma Epsilon Alumni and Undergraduate Collegians opposed the merger with Phi Sigma Kappa and instead decided to form a new national fraternity.
On July 30, 1988, Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Inc. was formally organized in South Bend, Indiana, to serve as a national organization. The Fraternity was founded as an evolution of ideals and dedication to independence and freedom of choice. Former Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni were elected to serve as Phi Sigma Phi's first National Council.
Seven chapters were the foundation of the new fraternity. These chapters are known as the "Founding Seven" Chapters:
* Lambda, Eastern Michigan University
* Omega, University of Wisconsin–Stout
* Phi Beta, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
* Phi Iota, Northland College
* Phi Kappa, West Virginia Wesleyan College
* Phi Mu, Concord University
* Sigma Zeta, University of Wisconsin–River Falls
Although there was strong support for this new fraternity from many campuses and Alumni, the first years of Phi Sigma Phi's existence were difficult. From 1988 to1990, the National Fraternity struggled for survival, and expansion was non-existent. Establishing new national programs, publications, visitations, and a new financial program were top priorities and took most of the new fraternity's energy and efforts.
In the early 1990s, the National Council and Staff of Phi Sigma Phi emphasized service and support of Members. In 1991, Epsilon Alpha chapter formed at Michigan State University. This was followed by Xi Chapter at Central Michigan University in 1995 and several other new Chapters. Phi Sigma Phi became the 66th member fraternity of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) in 1997.

## Symbols

The Fraternity's colors are Cardinal Red and Silver. Its symbol is the Phoenix. Its flower is the Fire and Ice Rose. Its motto is ''Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.''

## Philanthropy

Phi Sigma Phi is a partnering organization with the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. This partnership was first implemented by the Epsilon Zeta Chapter at Fairmont State University and was expanded to a national effort at the fraternity's July 2015 National Leadership Development Academy in Morgantown, West Virginia.

## Chapters

Following is a list of Phi Sigma Phi chapters. Active Chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive Chapters are in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status |
| Lambda | July 30, 1988–2023 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, Michigan | Inactive |
| Omega | July 30, 1988 | University of Wisconsin–Stout | Menomonie, Wisconsin | Active |
| Phi Beta | July 30, 1988–2011 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Inactive |
| Phi Iota | July 30, 1988–1990; 2001–20xx ? | Northland College | Ashland, Wisconsin | Inactive |
| Phi Kappa | July 30, 1988–1998 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, West Virginia | Withdrew (ΑΣΦ) |
| Phi Mu | July 30, 1988–2022 | Concord University | Athens, West Virginia | Inactive |
| Sigma Zeta | July 30, 1988–1994 | University of Wisconsin–River Falls | River Falls, Wisconsin | Withdrew (ΦΣΚ) |
| Epsilon Eta | 1988–1995 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant, Oklahoma | Inactive |
| Epsilon Alpha | 1991–1997 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan | Inactive |
| Xi | August 19, 1995–2023 | Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan | Inactive |
| Epsilon Beta | April 20, 1996–2023 | Wright State University | Dayton, Ohio | Inactive |
| Epsilon Delta | 1998–2008 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield, West Virginia | Inactive |
| Epsilon Zeta | 2000–2022 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, West Virginia | Inactive |
| Epsilon Nu | 2005 | York College of Pennsylvania | York, Pennsylvania | Active |
| Epsilon Kappa | 200x ?–20xx ? | Johnson & Wales University | Providence, Rhode Island | Inactive |
| Epsilon Lambda | 2010–2022 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn, Michigan | Inactive |
| Epsilon Xi | 2011–2013 | Long Island University | Brooklyn, New York | Inactive |
| Epsilon Omicron | September 24, 2014–2018 | Penn State Harrisburg | Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania | Inactive |
| Kappa | April 25, 2015 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Active |
| Epsilon Chi | 2018 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, West Virginia | Active |
| Alpha Epsilon | 2022 | University of Wisconsin–Madison | Madison, Wisconsin | Active |
| Beta Epsilon | 2024 | Charleston Southern University | North Charleston, South Carolina | Colony |