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Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ)

Pi Kappa Phi fosters leadership, service, academic success, and personal growth.

Rooted in lifelong brotherhood, the fraternity offers members personal and professional development. A core mission is philanthropy, particularly through The Ability Experience, supporting people with disabilities. The UT Knoxville chapter is known for its unity, with members engaged in intramural sports, social events, leadership workshops, and academic support. Pi Kappa Phi encourages high academic and community standards, preparing members to excel in their careers and positively impact the university and beyond. Members build lifelong friendships and connections that last far beyond college.

Newly initiated members of Pi Kappa Phi smiling in front of The Torchbearer outside of Circle Park. They are all dressed in suits.


Chapter Name: Pi Kappa Phi

Designation: Alpha Sigma Chapter

Nickname: Pi Kapp

Colors: White, Gold, and Royal Blue

Symbols/Mascots: The Star and Lamp

Philanthropy: The Ability Experience

National Founding: December 10, 1904 at the College of Charleston

UT Founding: 1931

Standing at UT: Good Standing: Three Star

Chapter GPA: 3.23

President: Auden Van Laeken

Address: 1828 Fraternity Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

Standing: Three-Star Chapter 90.5/100

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:

2023 Service Hours Per Member: 7.06 hours/member

2023 Philanthropic Donations: $6,223 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.