Interested in Joining

 

Spring 2015 Recruitment will take place from Wednesday January 28th to Friday February 6th.

 

If you would like to contact us directly for any questions regarding rush or any other matter please email us at tuphikappatheta@gmail.com or contact our recruitment chair Ben Peters @ 412-728-5524

 

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Why Rush PKT?



• Quality over quantity motto when selecting new members

• Early chance to improve your leadership and people skills through the fraternity

• Compete on the chapters competitive intramural teams

• Increase your professional and social networking

• Various academic resources such as text books, notes, tests and quizzes for multiple courses

• Over 50 chapter alumni which provide guidance and assistance for future internships and career networking

• Opportunities including J.P. Morgan, Lehigh University Athletics, Lock Heaven University, St. Francis University, IMG Athletic Academy, PNC, Subaru Motors, Cigna, Allstate, History Channel, Temple Athletics, Penske, and many more!





Recruitment FAQ

 



 

What is Recruitment?

 

Recruitment is a great way to learn more about Phi Kappa Theta and an opportunity to meet the members and ask any questions you might have. We have several rush events planned through out the year from sporting events to cook outs to sorority mixers.



How does the process work?

 

First, keep posted on this website to see our Recruitment schedule. Once you attend the events, if you have shown interest in us and we are interested in you, we will offer you a bid to pledge Phi Kappa Theta. Accepting our invitation does not make you a pledge yet. We have an induction ceremony that you will have to attend to be considered a associate member.



 

What is an associate member?

An associate member is the temporary status of one that has received a bid from the chapter brotherhood.  Once all of Phi Kappa Theta's history and information has been shared with the associate members through this semester process they will enter the brotherhood for life as a regular status brother of Phi Kappa Theta.





What happens during the associate member period?

 

During the associate member period you’ll learn about Phi Kappa Theta's history, traditions, and values. Associate Members are encouraged to come out to all our events and participate with us as much as possible to get to know the brothers of the chapter. At the end of the associate member period, you will be initiated and then forever be a brother in the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.





Why join Phi Kappa Theta?

 

Phi Kappa Theta is for any man who wants a fun and meaningful college experience. As any brother will tell you, membership in Phi Kappa Theta is a powerful and rewarding experience– offering social, academic, leadership, and service opportunities you can’t get anywhere else.



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What else does Phi Kappa Theta offer?



Phi Kappa Theta has an alumni network that spans nationwide.  The networking opportunities are endless, both throughout the Temple brotherhood and Phi Kaps around the country.  We have many brothers contacting us daily to help out undergraduates with internships, scholarships, and other future opportunities.  





Who is Phi Kappa Theta looking for?



We are devoted to finding men who will enhance and improve our brotherhood. If you feel that you can be committed to participating in and assisting in our continued improvement of our fraternal activities, chapter meetings, community service projects, and leadership programs, we are looking for you.





Statistics

 

• Greeks graduate colleges and universities at a rate of nearly 20% higher than non-Greeks.

• Seventy-six percent (76%) of our nation’s senators, 71 percent of the men listed in Who’s Who in America, and 85 percent of the Fortune 500 executives hold fraternity membership.

• Greek members overwhelmingly contribute a higher proportion of donations to their university alumni associations.

• Fraternity membership is at an all-time high of over 400,000 collegiate men nationwide.

• Fraternities exist as a proven support network for anyone on the college campus. Fraternities provide…

                    A group of caring, supportive friends to help members make the adjustment to college and be friends for life.
 

                    Scholastic resources to help members achieve their academic goals.
 

                    Hands-on opportunities to practice leadership skills.
 

                    Encouragement to get involved in the campus and the community and exercise their fullest potential.
 

                    An emphasis on the importance of giving of oneself through active participation in community service projects.
 

                     Inter-collegiate contacts that expand a member’s horizon.
 

                     Career opportunities through interaction with fraternity alumni.



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​Greek Speak

• Recruitment (open, formal, summer) – What fraternities call membership recruitment.

• Potential New Member – An unaffiliated man who is being recruited by fraternities.

• Bid – An Official offer to a Potential New Member to join a fraternity

• Legacy – A man whose grandfather, father, brother or uncle is an alumnus or active member of a fraternity. A fraternity is not obligated to pledge a legacy, and a Potential New Member is completely free to choose the fraternity of his individual preference.

• IFC – The Interfraternity Council is the governing body of greek fraternities on a campus.

• Associate Member – A student who has accepted a bid from a fraternity and has taken the first step toward full membership.

• Dues – Monthly cost of being in a fraternity. Prices vary across the country.

• Associate Member Fee – One-time fee when a student affiliates with a fraternity.

• Parlor Fees – Fee charged for upkeep of house or meeting place.

• National Dues – One-time fee when a student is initiated into a fraternity.