# Epsilon Pi Phi

Epsilon Pi Phi (ΕΠΦ) is an American honor society recognizing academic achievement among students in the field of emergency management, homeland security, and disaster research. It was established in 2006. It is an Association of College Honor Societies member.

## History

The Foundation for Higher Education Accreditation (now the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education) established Epsilon Pi Phi in 2006 in Washington, D.C. It is an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of students in emergency management, homeland security, disaster research and science, criminal justice, and continuity management disciplines.
In 2015, Epsilon Pi Phi received its IRS ruling as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 2017. Its headquarters are at 2743 Herrington CV in Round Rock, Texas.

## Symbols

The Greek letters Epsilon Pi Phi or EPP were selected to stand for Emergency Preparedness Professional. The colors of the society are green, navy blue, and gold, representing balance and progression, bravery and dedication, and wisdom and ambition. At graduation, its members may wear an honor cord is green, navy blue, and gold.
The society's logo includes an upward look at the Jefferson Memorial, selected to represent "the pursuit of education and the development of a better future", as well as the goal of "educating stakeholders and developing resilient communities". The outline of the logo is the border of Washington, D.C., founding location of Epsilon Pi Phi and symbolizing national pride.

## Chapters

Following are the chapters of Epsilon Pi Phi, in alphabetical order. Inactive institutions are in italics.
| Charter date | Institution | Location | Status |
| | American Military University/American Public University | Charles Town, West Virginia | Active |
| | Anna Maria College | Paxton, Massachusetts | Active |
| | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, Arkansas | Active |
| | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, Arkansas | Active |
| | Campbell University | Buies Creek, North Carolina | Active |
| | Capella University | Online | Active |
| | Franklin University | Columbus, Ohio | Active |
| | Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | Inactive |
| | John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York City, New York | Active |
| | Metropolitan College of New York | New York City, New York | Active |
| | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville, Pennsylvania | Active |
| | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale and Davie, Florida | Active |
| | Ohio Christian University | Circleville, Ohio | Active |
| | Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma | Active |
| | Pennsylvania Western University, California | California, Pennsylvania | Active |
| | Rowan University | Glassboro, New Jersey | Active |
| | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Active |
| | University at Albany, SUNY | Albany, New York | Active |
| 2022 | University of Florida | Gainesville, Florida | Active |
| | University of Guam | Mangilao, Guam | Active |
| 2002 | University of New Haven | West Haven, Connecticut | Active |
| | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, North Carolina | Active |
* ↑ IUPUI split into Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis on July 1, 2024.
* ↑ Chapter was chartered at the California University of Pennsylvania which became Pennsylvania Western University, California in 2022.
* ↑ Chapter was chartered at Philadelphia University, which became Thomas Jefferson University in 2018.