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Valparaiso University 2014-2015
Valparaiso University
2014-2015
Founding Location: Boston University
Founding Date: November 2, 1909
Chapter Name: Iota Sigma
Charter Date: May 8, 1954
Colors: Purple, Green and Gold
Mascot: Lion Rampant
Symbol: Cross and Crescent
Flower: White Rose
National Philanthropy: The North American Food Drive
On-Campus Events: Pumpkin Palooza, Girls of the Gridiron, Smash Cancer
Educational Programs: Time Management and Finals Preparation Workshops
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 2.999
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Dues for Initiated Members: $400.00
• Local Dues: $113.00
• National Dues: $200.00
• Insurance: $87.00
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $400.00
• Local Dues: $113.00
• National Dues: $200.00
• Insurance: $87.00
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $400.00
• Local Dues: $200.00
• New Member Fee: $75.00
• Initiation and Badge Fee: $125.00
Founding Location: Miami University
Founding Date: December 26, 1848
Chapter Name: Indiana Iota
Charter Date: 1954
Colors: Azure and Argent
Mascot: Athena and her Owl
Symbol: Owl
Flower: White Carnation
National Philanthropy: ALS
On-Campus Events: Strikes & Steals, Phi Delt Bags Tournament
Educational Programs: Risk Management, Study Tables
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 3.117
GPA Requirement: 2.650 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Dues for Initiated Members: $387.60
• Local Dues: $169.60
• National Dues and Insurance: $218.00
• House Corporation Fee: $0.00
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $387.60
• Local Dues: $169.60
• National Dues and Insurance: $218.00
• House Corporation Fee: $0.00
Spring 2014 New Member Fees: $345.00
• New Member Fee: $70.00
• Initiation Fee: $245.00
• Local Fees: $30.00
Founding Location: Jefferson College
Founding Date: February 19, 1852
Chapter Name: Indiana Epsilon
Charter Date: February 21, 1953
Colors: Cardinal Red and Hunter Green
Flower: Jacqueminot Rose
National Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Clubs of America
On-Campus Events: Phi Psi 500 and Kyle Carson 3 on 3 basketball tournament
Educational Programs: Presidential Leadership Academy, Woodrow Wilson Leadership
School, American Leadership Academy, Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute,
Recruitment boot camp, Study Tables, guest speakers on various risk
management topics
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 3.071
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Semester Expenses for Initiated Members (living in house): $3,200.00
• Room and Board: $2,850.00 including meals Monday – Friday
• National Dues, Local Dues and Fees : $137.50
• Insurance: $212.50
Semester Expenses for Initiated Members (out of house): $1,000.00
• National Dues, Local Dues and Fees: $725.00
• Insurance: $200.00
• House Corporation Fee: $75.00
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $300.00
• New Member Fee: $50.00
• Initiation Fee: $250.00
Founding Location: New England Conservatory of Music
Founding Date: October 6, 1898
Chapter Name: Kappa Sigma
Charter Date: April 23, 1961
Colors: Red, Black and Gold
Mascot: Mysic Cat
Flower: Chrysanthemum
National Philanthropy: Mills Music Mission, Christopher Patterson Memorial Scholarship
On-Campus Events: Phi Mu Alpha Coffeehouses, Musicales, Patterson Music Festival
Educational Programs: Professional Communication Workshop, Order of Ossian (Fraternity
History), Executive board and New Member retreats, and Leadership Movie Nights
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 3.233
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Dues for Initiated Members: $556.00
2014-2015 Room Fees Per Semester:
• Room Fees: $1,250.00 + utilities
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $556.00
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $195.00
• For new members that select a different badge, the fees may be
slightly higher
Founding Location: Massachusetts Agricultural College in Amherst
Founding Date: March 15, 1873
Chapter Name: Phi Upsilon
Charter Date: April 18, 1964
Colors: Red and Silver
Symbol: The Tripple T’s
Flower: Red Carination and White Tea Rose
National Philanthropy: Special Olympics
On-Campus Events: 4-Play Concert, Polar Plunge
Educational Programs:
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 3.223
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Room Fees: $1850.00
• Dues are included in this Room Fees for
in-house members
Spring 2015 Room Fees: $1850.00
• Dues are included in this Room Fees for
in-house members
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $369.00
• New Member Fee: $79.00
• Initiation Fee: $290.00
Founding Location: University of Virginia
Founding Date: March 1, 1868
Chapter Name: Epsilon Beta
Original Charter Date: May 9, 1953
Colors: Garnet and Old Gold
Symbol: Oak Tree, Shield and Diamond
Flower: Lilly of the Valley
Colonization: Planned for January 2015
Website: www.pikes.org
Founding Location: Miami University
Founding Date: June 28, 1855
Chapter Name: Iota Sigma
Charter Date: March 31, 1990
Colors: Blue and Old Gold
Symbol: White Cross
Flower: White Rose
National Philanthropy: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals & Huntsman Cancer Institute
On-Campus Events: Derby Days, Pancake Pig-Out
Educational Programs: Balfour Leadership Training Workshop, C.H.O.I.C.E.S. alcohol
awareness program
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 3.013
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Dues for Initiated Members: $383.00
• All inclusive of the local and national fees for
initiated members
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $386.91
• All inclusive of the local and national fees for
initiated members
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $508000
• New Member Fee: $100.00
• Initiation and Badge Fee: $300.00
• Badge Fee: $108.00
Founding Location: University of Richmond
Founding Date: November 1, 1901
Chapter Name: Indiana Zeta
Charter Date: April 29, 1947
Colors: Purple and Red
Symbol: Heart
Flower: Violet and Dark Red Rose
National Philanthropy: YouthAIDS
On-Campus Events: Hilltop House, SigEp Christmas
Educational Programs: Supper Clubs with professors and staff, House Cup Grade
Incentives, AP Mentors, Study Tables
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 3.279
GPA Requirement: 2.80 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Dues for Initiated Members: $400.00
Fall 2014 Room Fees: $2,000.00
• $100.00 Building and Furnishing Fee for members
that live out of the house
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $400.00
Spring 2015 Room Fees: $2,000.00
• $100.00 Building and Furnishing Fee for members
that live out of the house
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $500.00
• New Member Fee: $400.00
• Building and Furnishing Fee: $100.00
Founding Location: Vincennes University
Founding Date: February 26, 1897
Chapter Name: Beta Tau
Charter Date: April 2, 1960
Colors: Gold and Lavender
Symbol: Owl
Flower: Lavender Orchid
National Philanthropy: Sigma Pi ACE Project
On-Campus Events: Volleyball Tournament
Educational Programs: Time Management, Fitness, Academic Improvement
Spring 2014 Academic Performance: 2.851
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Financial Obligations
Fall 2014 Dues for Initiated Members: $400.00
• covers all chapter activities including social events, unity events, recruitment events,
brotherhood events, etc. as well as all other operating expenses (insurance, house supplies,
etc.)
Fall 2014 Room Fees: $1,800.00
Spring 2015 Dues for Initiated Members: $400.00
Spring 2015 Room Fees: $1,800.00
Spring 2015 New Member Fees: $500.00
• New Member Fee: $150.00
• Initiation and Badge Fee: $350.00
