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Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ)

Pi Beta Phi is a sorority committed to fostering sisterhood, academic excellence, and a passion for service.

The UT Knoxville chapter is especially known for its dedication to promoting literacy through its national philanthropy, Read > Lead > Achieve, which supports literacy initiatives and encourages a love for reading. Members actively participate in community outreach by organizing book drives, reading programs, and other events that aim to improve literacy in the Knoxville area. Pi Beta Phi also provides a supportive and inclusive environment where members are encouraged to grow as leaders, achieve academically, and form lifelong friendships, all while making a meaningful impact on their community.

Members of the executive team of Pi Beta Phi smiling together for a group photo. They are all in different bright-colored dresses. They are beneath the colorful bridge in Downtown Knoxville.

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Chapter Name: Pi Beta Phi
Designation: Tennessee Gamma Chapter
Nickname: Pi Phi
Colors: Wine and Silver Blue
Symbols/Mascots: Angels and Arrows, Wine Carnation
Philanthropy: Read > Lead > Achieve and The Pi Beta Phi Foundation
National Founding: April 28, 1867 at Monmouth College

UT Founding: 1948
Standing at UT: Good Standing: Three Star
Chapter GPA: 3.41
President: Loralei Nussey
Recommendation Letter for Recruitment: Click here to access the recommendation form.


Several members of Pi Beta Phi hugging during the philanthropy round of recruitment. They are all dressed in a white "Pi Phi" t-shirt, and they are wearing different colored jeans.

Three local members of Pi Beta Phi embracing for a hug. The two girls on the outside of wearing blue dresses, while the girl in the middle is wearing a white dress.

Two local members of Pi Beta Phi outside of their sorority house in Sorority Village smiling during work week.


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

2024 Standing: Three-Star Chapter 93/100

  • Education: 26/27
  • Academics: 6/6
  • Administration: 30/32
  • Civic Engagement: 5/5
  • Excellence: 26/30

Pi Beta Phi Dues (Per Semester)

Housing

  • Meal Plan: $75
  • Meals: 1/month

Dues

  • Chapter Dues: $404
  • House Fee: $450

One-Time Fees

  • New Member: $705

Total Per Semester: $1,634

Housing

  • Meal Plan: $75
  • Meals: 1/month

Dues

  • Chapter Dues: $554
  • House Fee: $450

Total Per Semester: $1,079

Housing

  • Rent: $2,750
  • Meal Plan: $1,750
  • Meals: 10/week

Dues

  • Chapter Dues: $554

One-Time Fees

  • New Member: $31/each fall

Total Per Semester: $5,085

Housing

  • Meal Plan: $75
  • Meals: 1/month

Dues

  • Chapter Dues: $554
  • House Fee: $450

One-Time Fees

  • New Member: $31/each fall

Total Per Semester: $1,110