The term "rush" originated early in universities' histories when dorms were not yet available.
Trains and buses full of new students would pull up to a college campus, and students would
literally "rush" to fraternity and sorority houses to find a place to live. Today, "rush" and
"recruitment" are used interchangeably. At Pi Kappa Alpha, we recruit men of character all year round.
After the rush period is over, we may extend a "bid" to join the fraternity. If you accept, you
begin your pledgeship that generally lasts eight weeks. During this time, you will attend a one
hour class each week, learning about the history and organization of the fraternity as well as
some other minor lessons in etiquette and similar areas. In addition, the pledge class organizes
one philanthropy event to give back to the community, and one social event with a sorority or
other campus group. All this is done while bonding with the other pledges and active members of the fraternity.
Any student organization, like a fraternity, needs funds to operate. Other clubs often charge dues,
just like a fraternity. The difference is that since fraternities do more than any other organization
on campus, they need appropriate funding to do so. For example, part of our dues go to pay for social
events such as paintballing or snow tubing. The dues are minimal when compared with the vast benefits
that the fraternity offers. We also try to work with members as much as possible to find a plan that
fits their needs. In other words, don't let money stop you from joining. If you ever
have any questions about dues, please feel free to talk with our
Treasurer, who will explain our them in more detail.
Many parents will cringe at the mention of joining a fraternity. This reaction stems from the
stereotyped nature of Greek life, including beer, women, parties, hazing, pranks, etc. A lot has
changed since your parents went to college, and you will find that fraternity life is not at all
how it is stereotypically portrayed in movies. The best way to best way to put your parents' fears
to rest is to be honest and open with them - invite them to talk to any of our Brothers, Chapter
Advisor, or Faculty Advisor. We would be happy to speak frankly with them on any subject.
Absolutely not. Pi Kappa Alpha was the first fraternity to abolish hazing on a national level,
and we have a strict anti-hazing policy. Nothing is learned through hazing and nothing is gained.
You will never be forced to do anything you do not want to do.
Almost all fraternity members say they came to college with no intention of joining a fraternity.
But once they discovered that the stereotypes weren't true, and saw the unique lifelong friendships
and opportunities that Pike has to offer, they were eager to become a member.
If you have any questions about Pi Kappa Alpha or Greek life in general, please don't hesitate to
contact us using the form to the right. We'd be more than happy to discuss anything with you.
From theme parties to mixers and socials, road trips and brotherhood events, philanthropies and
fundraisers, tailgaters and camping events, international conventions and meetings, or just
enjoying college with your friends, Pi Kappa Alpha does it all.
Pi Kappa Alpha has achieved its success by attracting the highest quality individuals. The men
who represent PiKA have made the decision to make the most of their college careers. From the
youngest person ever to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor to countless CEOs and United
States Congressmen, Pi Kappa Alpha members have set themselves apart. Pi Kappa Alpha is
currently the largest international fraternity with chapters located throughout the country
and even in Canada. Any dream job is ascertainable with lessons learned from Pi Kappa Alpha
as well as the connections the organization provides. With alumni support like this behind
any brother, future brothers are sure to succeed in all that they do. Below are listed just
a few of the prominent individuals that have come from a successful background with Pi Kappa Alpha.
Jon Stewart - Host of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Jeff Taylor - Founder, Monster.com Tim McGraw - Country Music Artist Rick Dees - Radio Personality Ted Koppel - ABC's Nightline Anchor Bruce A. Aguilera - Vice President, Bellagio Hotel J. Frank Bell, III - Chairman and CEO, Intellinet Nolan Bushnell - Founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese Jeffrey T. Dunn - Former COO and Sr. Vice President, Coca-Cola
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prominent Pikes.
The most recognized word associated with fraternities is brotherhood. Brotherhood is the
feeling you get when you win intramurals, when your fraternity brother is elected student
body president, when alumni come back for homecoming and they share old stories, and when
you hold the best social functions on campus. It's the feeling you get when you know you
are surrounded by men who represent the best the university has to offer. Brotherhood makes
undergraduate years fun, and produces friendships and memories that last a lifetime.
The challenge is to hold yourself to a higher standard, to stand out and make the most of
the opportunities the college experience presents. Competition, pride and superior organization
drive the members of Pi Kappa Alpha to hold themselves to a higher standard. The results are
historic. College is what you make of it; a competitive edge drives Pi Kappa Alpha to lead
the fraternity world, and men to accomplish great things.
All but two U.S. presidents since 1825 were in a fraternity. 52% of all U.S. Senators are Greek. 62% of all U.S. Congressmen/women are Greek. 85% of all U.S. Supreme Court Justices are Greek. 83% of all Fortune 500 Executives are Greek. 71% of "Who's Who in America" are Greek. Greeks have a higher graduation rate than non-Greeks. Yet Greeks make up only 3% of the U.S. population.
After the rush period is over, we may extend a "bid" to join the fraternity. If you accept, you
begin your pledgeship that generally lasts eight weeks. During this time, you will attend a one
hour class each week, learning about the history and organization of the fraternity as well as
some other minor lessons in etiquette and similar areas. In addition, the pledge class organizes
one philanthropy event to give back to the community, and one social event with a sorority or
other campus group. All this is done while bonding with the other pledges and active members of the fraternity.
From theme parties to mixers and socials, road trips and brotherhood events, philanthropies and
fundraisers, tailgaters and camping events, international conventions and meetings, or just
enjoying college with your friends, Pi Kappa Alpha does it all.
