Pi Kappa Alpha is a general, secret, social college fraternity. With the purpose of fostering friendship, leadership and community involvement, Pi Kappa Alpha, the "Pikes", is one of North America's premier fraternities.

Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to:

Most importantly, Pi Kappa Alpha provides an opportunity to set yourself apart. Whether it's on the athletic field, in the classroom or in campus leadership positions, Pi Kappa Alpha will have a presence.

Pi Kappa Alpha has achieved its success by attracting the highest quality individuals. The men who represent PiKA have made the decision to make the most of their college careers. From the youngest person ever to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor to countless CEOs and United States Congressmen, Pi Kappa Alpha members have set themselves apart.

The challenge is to hold yourself to a higher standard, to stand out and make the most of the opportunities the college experience presents. Competition, pride and superior organization drive the members of Pi Kappa Alpha to hold themselves to a higher standard - often, the results are historic.

College is what you make of it; the competitive edge drives Pi Kappa Alpha to lead the fraternity world, and individuals to accomplish great things. Men who want to get the most out of their experience at the University of Texas at Arlington and life should consider the many benefits of Pi Kappa Alpha.

What are the values of the Fraternity?

The Fraternity’s values are expressed in the written words and symbols of the secret ritual. These ideals and members’ ability to maintain the visions of the Fraternity’s founders are the great moral legacy of Pi Kappa Alpha. The Fraternity recently developed a public declaration of the secret ritual in the form of the Vision, Mission and Creed. This declaration was then transformed into a relevant and tangible set of standards that every member strives to include in his daily actions called the True Pike.

What about hazing?

Pi Kappa Alpha recognizes the danger hazing poses for individuals and the detrimental effect hazing inherently has on organizations. Undergraduate delegates to numerous International Conventions have repeatedly adopted legislation denouncing hazing. Pi Kappa Alpha has developed a new member education program completely void of hazing and requires that each chapter reads and distributes the Chapter Statement on Position on Hazing to each new member. The Fraternity mandates an eight week new member education program that educates new members on their fraternal responsibilities as active members and prepares each man with the tools to immediately contribute to the success of the chapter.

How big is the Fraternity?

Pi Kappa Alpha has grown to over 200 chapters and colonies throughout the United States and Canada and an undergraduate membership of over 13,000 members. Since the Fraternity’s founding in 1868 nearly 230,000 men have been initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha. For a full list of Pi Kappa Alpha Chapters and Alumni Associations click here.

What educational programming is provided by the Fraternity?

Pike University is dedicated to providing members of Pi Kappa Alpha with superior events and programming focused on personal development and leadership training. Events sponsored by Pike University address the educational needs of all of our members, from pledges and new members to chapter officers to our dedicated alumnus volunteers. Launched in August 2003 Pike University has impacted the lives of nearly 10,000 undergraduates since its inception. For more information on Pike University please click here.

How will the Fraternity affect my grades?

One of the biggest adjustments a new collegiate has to make is getting used to the time management and personal accountability required to be successful academically. Academics are emphasized from day one at Pi Kappa Alpha. Study hours, tutoring and brother mentoring are all encouraged activities in the new member education program. A commitment to scholastic excellence carries on well beyond initiation. Many chapters offer financial incentives for outstanding scholastic performance and brothers in the same major can offer advice on the best path to graduation. Additionally, studies show that Fraternity membership increases retention by 28% and that 70% of greek members graduate compared to only 50% of non-greek students.

How will the Fraternity help after graduation?

There are over 129,000 living Pi Kappa Alpha alumni. While membership in the Fraternity cannot guarantee a member a job after graduation, a network of such magnitude will definitely open some doors along the way. Some notable prominent Pikes include Tim McGraw, Bobby Bowden, Stephen Covey and Ted Koppel. Click here for a list of ‘Prominent Pikes’. On top of the alumni network, members of Pi Kappa Alpha also receive valuable life lessons and leadership training through their experiences within the Fraternity. There are numerous leadership roles available in the chapter as well as activities including, community service projects, philanthropies and social events that will help your son develop the necessary leadership and social skills to be successful after graduation.

How much does it all cost?

Pi Kappa Alpha chapters charge membership dues in order to provide the most well rounded college experience possible for their members. Dues vary by chapter, however a recent study of the Fraternity’s chief competitors revealed that Pi Kappa Alpha ranks as the 2nd most affordable amongst the top ten fraternities in total four year cost per member. Payment plans are offered by most chapters and encouraged by Pi Kappa Alpha so that not all the money is required up front.