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.
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
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.