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Phi Sigma Kappa (ΦΣΚ)

Phi Sigma Kappa is a fraternity dedicated to brotherhood, academic excellence, and community service.

Founded on principles of personal and professional growth, the chapter fosters an environment for members to build leadership skills and lasting friendships. Focused on philanthropy, the fraternity supports local charities and educational initiatives through service projects in the Knoxville area. By encouraging academic achievement and campus involvement, the fraternity helps members thrive. Through its commitment to service, leadership, and brotherhood, Phi Sigma Kappa enhances Greek life and the Volunteer spirit at UT Knoxville.

Local members of Phi Sigma Kappa at Maple Hall for a fraternity event. Most men are dressed in orange Tennessee apparel.


Chapter Name: Phi Sigma Kappa

Designation: Xi Deuteron Associate Chapter

Nickname: Phi Sig

Colors: Cardinal Red and Silver

Symbols/Mascots: Triple Ts and Owl

Philanthropy: V Foundation for Cancer Research

National Founding: March 15, 1873 at the University of Massachusetts

UT Founding: 1925

Standing at UT: Unacceptable Year 1

Chapter GPA: 3.15

President: Colin O’Neal

Address: 1501 Cumberland Ave., Suite 193, Knoxville, TN 37916

Minimum GPA Requirement for Recruitment: 3.0


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

Standing: Unacceptable Chapter 62/100

Health and Safety Summit, Greek Leadership Summit, Bystander Intervention Workshop, Chapter Officer Workshops, Cross Council Exchange, New Member Health and Safety Module, Headquarters Program(s), Risk Management Program, DEI Program, Program with another chapter from another council, & program with another Registered Student Organization or Department.

Maintaining a chapter scholarship program and chapter and new member GPA above a 2.5.

Roster submission, New Member Education Plans, Officer Updates, Advisor Updates, Council Meeting Attendance, Presidents’ Cabinet Meeting Attendance, VOLink Registration, OSFL Coaching Meetings, Financial Good Standing, & Conduct Standing

Completing at least 4 hours of service per member tracked through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service and hosting one philanthropic event:

2024 Service Hours Per Member: 4.63 hours/member

2024 Philanthropic Donations: $5,311.35 donated

Campus Involvement, Immersive Leadership and Service, Service Hours Over 4 Hours Per Member, Chapter GPA Above the All-Male/Female Average, Academic/Career/Leadership Program, DEI Program, Health & Safety Program, and End-Of-Year Meeting with OSFL Council Advisor.

One former member and one current member of Phi Sigma Kappa at a national awards ceremony. They are both looking at the camera and shaking hands.

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Local members of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in front of their fraternity house. This house is located within Fraternity Park.

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