Why should I join Kappa Sigma?

Joining Kappa Sigma provides opportunities for fellowship, fun, and personal growth that you simply can't get elsewhere. Over 280,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement, and lifelong brotherhood that Kappa Sigma offers. There is no secret… our goal is to build better men.

What are the core values of Kappa Sigma?

Values: Kappa Sigma focuses on the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. As a values-based men's fraternity, Kappa Sigma strictly forbids hazing and fosters meaningful college experiences by offering progressive membership development and pledge education.

What is the goal of every Kappa Sigma?

The goal of every Kappa Sigma is to successfully promote all four of our core values, known as the Four Pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service. During this process, a brother realizes something about his Fraternity: it is not for a day, a year, or a college term only... it is for life!

What famous people were in Kappa Sigma?

Buzz Aldrin, Astronomer Edwin Hubble, Willard Rockwell of Rockwell International (space shuttle builders), Bill Hewlett of Hewlett-Packard, Craig Barrett CEO of Intel, The Olin Brothers of Olin Chemical, heart transplant pioneer Dr. Denton Cooley, and Ford CEO Alan Mullaney all wear the badge of Kappa Sigma.

What fraternity was Brad Pitt in?

Before Brad Pitt was Brad Pitt, he pledged Sigma Chi at the University of Missouri, though he dropped out just weeks before graduating to head to Hollywood.

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What is the biggest fraternity in the world?

Kappa Sigma is the largest college social fraternity in the world with more than 250,000 living members, including over 17,000 undergraduates and nearly 300 chapters and colonies located throughout the United States and Canada.

What are the 4 pillars of Kappa Sigma?

The Four Pillars of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity are as follow: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship and Service.

What do you need to know about Kappa Sigma?

Kappa Sigma is the largest social fraternity in the world, with over 200,000 living members and over 305 chapters and colonies. Kappa Sigma was founded in 1869 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. The fraternity is based upon the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service.

What is the Kappa Sigma Creed?

Kappa Sigma Creed:

The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman, a man of honor and courage, a man of zeal, yet humble, an intelligent man, a man of truth, one who tempers action with wisdom and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God.

Can you leave Kappa Sigma?

An undergraduate Brother can resign from his membership in accordance with the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity by submitting a written notice of explanation briefly noting reasons for resignation. A Pledge may only be released from his pledge in accordance with the Ritual of Kappa Sigma.

What are the 5 expectations of Kappa Sigma?

Diligently apply yourself to your studies, live the moral life of a gentleman serving God, adhere to the rules of the fraternity, keep the trust of the fraternity, follow the obligations to the fraternity.

What is Kappa Sigma pledging like?

Kappa Sigma's Pledge education process consists of one 1.5-hour meeting on Sunday evenings. This meeting is mandatory, so that a Pledge has the opportunity to learn more about the Fraternity and to get to know his Pledge Class Brothers and the Active Chapter better.

What are the roles in Kappa Sigma leadership?

The Grand Master, Grand Procurator, Grand Master of Ceremonies, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Scribe provide leadership, organization, and manage the affairs of the Chapter on a day-to-day basis. These men are entrusted with the wellbeing of our Chapter.

What is the mission statement of Kappa?

To unite college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity. To encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor. To promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of members.

What is the largest Kappa Sigma chapter?

Xi isn't just the largest Chapter in Kappa Sigma with over 290 men, but the largest Chapter of any fraternity in North America. Chapters like Theta-Zeta at Eastern New Mexico University continue to dominate with 94 pledges, tied with Xi.

Does Kappa Sigma have colors?

The badge is often decorated with black enamel, plated in gold, and adorned with rubies, pearls, and emeralds, which are the three colors of the fraternity (scarlet, white, and emerald green).

How do I get into Kappa Sigma?

To join, it's simple. Fill out our Interest Form on the Join Kappa Sigma page. We'll receive your information and contact you once the next rush period begins.

How long is Kappa Sigma pledging?

How Long is Kappa Sigma's Pledge Period? Kappa Sigma has a maximum 60 day pledge period, but it may be less. You may pledge during either the fall or spring semesters, consistent with the policies of your host institution.

Who started Kappa Sigma?

The Five Friends and Brothers. William Grigsby McCormick occupied the room at 46 East Lawn in the fall of 1869. It was there that he, with four friends, Frank Courtney Nicodemus, Edmund Law Rogers, John Covert Boyd and George Miles Arnold, founded the Kappa Sigma Fraternity on that cold December evening.

What is the caduceus of Kappa Sigma?

The Caduceus of Kappa Sigma is a book published in 1916 by the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. It is a comprehensive guide to the fraternity's history, symbols, and traditions. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed account of a different aspect of the fraternity.

What is the golden rule of Phi Sigma Kappa?

As a men's leadership organization inspired by our cherished motto, the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity is dedicated to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Is Kappa Sigma a party frat?

Far too often, a parent may have a preconceived notion that a fraternity is based purely on an "animal house" party atmosphere. It is not within Kappa Sigma's ideals to promote the party, but instead our four cornerstones of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service.

What is the richest fraternity?

The most common fraternity is Sigma Alpha Mu, with seven billionaires. However, the billionaires of Beta Theta Pi have accumulated the most wealth with a combined net worth of $107 billion.

What is the most prestigious fraternity?

The Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦΒΚ) is the oldest academic honor society in the United States, and the most prestigious, due in part to its long history and academic selectivity.