Phi Kappa Sigma is one of the oldest fraternities on campus. We have held a proud tradition of excellence for over 100 years since our chapter was founded at the University of Washington in 1919, and our national fraternity was founded at the University of Pennsylvania in 1850. Phi Kappa Sigma has since fostered the success of thousands of young men at the University of Washington. We prioritize and achieve academic excellence.
Phi Kappa Sigma hosts a large diversity of majors that can all benefit from exceptional academic resources. We have an elected scholarship chair responsible for monitoring and aiding brothers in their academic pursuits. This chair alerts members to upcoming campus study resources and coordinates upperclassmen of similar majors to mentor struggling brothers. He also maintains and updates a private online database of study files accessible to members. These study files contain past homework, lab reports, projects, midterms and finals categorized by course. In addition, we receive outside support from our active alumni base in the form of annual scholarships. Phi Kappa Sigma consistently maintains a high GPA standing that sits above the University all men’s average.
Phi Kappa Sigma is a business run by its members in partnership with our alumni association and housing board. The house maintains order with a democratic system of elected positions and processes. Members have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and gain exposure to small scale politics and economics with alumni mentorship. Business management and budgeting skills give members a head start on the corporate world. Every year, our elected officers are responsible for budgeting and spending $360,000 of house funds to maintain and further develop our chapter. From hiring contractors to purchasing party decorations, many financial decisions are handled by our members. These financial decisions give insight into running a business and expose our members to useful life skills.
Brotherhood is also a priority at the Phi Kappa Sigma. Our medium size of approximately sixty members allows a personal connection to be made between each and every brother. With about 25% of the house involved in leadership positions, our medium size also give a chance for any motivated member to step up and make a difference in the house. Phi Kappa Sigma’s brotherhood is lifelong commitment.
Phi Kappa Sigma is 40% less expensive than living in the UW dorms. UW dorm living expenses can exceed $6,500 a quarter depending on the meal plan.
Phi Kappa Sigma's all-inclusive live-in plan only costs around $4,300 a quarter (it varies slightly from quarter to quarter).
This includes two hot meals served 5 days a week, access to house amenities (library, pool, roof deck, putting green, sauna, weight room etc.), and an organized social schedule.
In addition, older members in the house are eligible to have their housing bill discounted. Juniors and Seniors can receive a 12.5% and 25% discount respectively. There are also paid positions within the fraternity including the dish boy who can earn $350 a quarter for approximately 1 hour of work per week. Phi Kappa Sigma also offers tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year at a national and local level.
Seth Meyers - president@uwphikaps.org - (206) 858-2619
Will Colvin: - communityoutreach@uwphikaps.org - (224) 479-3483
Text or Call our Rush Hotline at (206) 376-5553 or email rush@uwphikaps.org
Jeff Lin
Liam Arnold
Dev Gandhi
Will Colvin
Will Gannon
Philanthopy Chairman - president@uwphikaps.org