Membership Requirements

BECOME A MEMBER

Undergraduate Membership Requirements

A candidate may apply for membership into an Undergraduate Chapter as an undergraduate student at a fully accredited four-year college or university. To be considered as a candidate for membership in Phi Eta Psi Fraternity, Inc., one must:

1. Be a male and enroll as a full-time student at a fully accredited four (4) year college or university to obtain a degree. Exceptions for admittance of students attending two (2) year institutions may be considered case-by-case basis by the National Leadership Team.
2. Be a student in good standing, with documented proof of sustaining a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0-grade point scale (or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 credit hours accumulated. An exception will be made where the minimum grade point average required by the college or university for graduation is greater. The minimum grade point average for graduation must be used for eligibility in those instances.
3. Have 2nd-semester Freshman status as defined by the college or university, completing at least 15 credit hours.
4. Attend a college or university where an active Chapter or Colony in good standing is present.
5. ***Be a person of good character.

Membership Eligibility Requirements for an Alumni Chapter

Candidates may also be presented as candidates for membership in an Alumni Chapter. To be considered a candidate for membership to a Phi Eta Psi Fraternity Alumni Chapter.

1. Be a male, having reached the age of 18 years of age.
2. Possess a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited four (4) year college or university. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis by National Executive Membership Team. Further consideration will be based on Application for Membership, active member sponsorship, etc.
3. ***Be a person of good character.
4. Must have verifiable community involvement, including but not limited to activism, church involvement, and leadership experience.

OR

5. Be a current member of the Fraternity, having reached the age of 25 and having completed at least two (2) years of an undergraduate program. Other requirements may be waived for existing members.

**** Note: Phi Eta Psi Fraternity Inc. reserves the right to exclude any potential candidate from membership consideration for illegal activities.

Anti-Hazing Policy

There is no tolerance of hazing by any member of Phi Eta Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Throughout our On-Boarding process, we strive to create the atmosphere to develop leaders that will have a positive impact on the Fraternity, College, and local community. The On-Boarding process for membership centers on leadership and professional development, positioning future members to have a positive impact within their respective communities. Hazing or pledging activities of any nature are forbidden. Any member who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action by the University and the Fraternity, Inc. Such activities, including but not limited to hazing, are prohibited. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created which involves or results in the abusive or violent treatment of a prospective brother while he is seeking membership in the Fraternity; or any activity is undertaken, or situation created that subjects a student to physical deprivation, mental humiliation, or cruel coercion whether such activity occurs on or off the premises of the Fraternity; and that any such action is considered hazing whether it occurs on or off the premises where chapters and member's prospective members meet. Hazing includes but is not limited to paddling, creating excessive fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; drunkenness; wrongful harassing attacks upon an individual's personality, reputation, family life, or personal habits.

Jermarx D. Marsh, MBA

Director of Membership/Authentes

810-836-6896

jmarsh724@gmail.com