List of Phi Sigma Epsilon chapters

Phi Sigma Epsilon was a North American social fraternity was founded on February 20, 1910, at Kansas State Normal College, now Emporia State University.[1] It merged with the Phi Sigma Kappa on August 14, 1985. Most Pi Sigma Epsilon chapters participated in the merger.[1] A few chapters and scattered alumni declined the merger, with some eventually forming a new national fraternity Phi Sigma Phi.[1][2][3]

Following is a list of Phi Sigma Epsilon chapters, with inactive chapters and institutions indicated in italics.[1][3]

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status Reference
Alpha February 20, 1910 – 1974; 1980 – August 14, 1985 Emporia State University Emporia, Kansas Merged (ΦΣΚ) [a]
Beta December 30, 1927 –1958 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas Inactive [b]
Gamma December 30, 1927 – August 14, 1985 Truman State University Kirksville, Missouri Merged (ΦΣΚ) [c]
Delta 1930 – August 14, 1985 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois Merged (ΦΣΚ) [d]
Epsilon 1930 – August 14, 1985 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma Merged (ΦΣΚ) [e]
Zeta 1930–1979 Fort Hays State University Hays, Kansas Inactive [f]
Eta 1931 – 1960; 1967–1985 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, Oklahoma Withdrew [g][h]
Theta 1931 – August 14, 1985 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Merged (ΦΣΚ) [i]
Iota 1931 – August 14, 1985 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri Merged (ΦΣΚ) [j]
Kappa 1932 – August 14, 1985 University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin Merged (ΦΣΚ) [k]
Lambda 1934 – August 14, 1985 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Merged (ΦΣΚ) [l]
Mu 1935 – August 14, 1985 University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas Merged (ΦΣΚ) [m]
Nu 1938 – August 14, 1985 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri Merged (ΦΣΚ) [n]
Xi 1941 – August 14, 1985 Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Merged (ΦΣΚ) [o]
Omicron 1942–1952 Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan Inactive [p]
Pi 1943 – August 14, 1985 Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Merged (ΦΣΚ) [q]
Rho 1946 – August 14, 1985 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, Arkansas Merged (ΦΣΚ) [r]
Sigma 1947–1976 Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois Inactive [s]
Tau 1948 – August 14, 1985 Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Merged (ΦΣΚ) [t]
Upsilon 1950 – August 14, 1985 University of Wisconsin–Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin Merged (ΦΣΚ) [u]
Phi 1949–1970 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin Inactive [v]
Chi 1950 – 1954; 1977 – August 14, 1985 State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, New York Merged (ΦΣΚ) [w]
Psi 1952–1964 State University of New York at Geneseo Geneseo, New York Inactive [x]
Omega 1952–1985 University of Wisconsin–Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin Withdrew [y][h]
Phi Alpha 1952 Memorial
Phi Beta 1952–1985 University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin Withdrew [h]
Phi Delta 1952–1961; 1970 – August 14, 1985 Black Hills State College Spearfish, South Dakota Merged (ΦΣΚ) [z][aa]
Phi Gamma 1956–1980 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan Inactive
Phi Epsilon 1956 – August 14, 1985 Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey Merged (ΦΣΚ) [ab][aa]
Phi Zeta 1958–1972 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois Inactive
Phi Eta 1959–1972 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, Pennsylvania Inactive [ac]
Phi Theta 1959–1985 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Phi Iota 1959–1985 Northland College Ashland, Wisconsin Withdrew [ad][h]
Phi Kappa 1959–1985 West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, West Virginia Withdrew [ae][h]
Phi Lambda 1956–1972 Parsons College Fairfield, Iowa Inactive [af]
Phi Mu 1960–1985 Concord University Athens, West Virginia Withdrew [h]
Phi Nu 1962–1978 Mansfield State College Mansfield, Pennsylvania Inactive
Phi Xi 1962–1977 Winona State University Winona, Minnesota Inactive
Phi Omicron 1961–1978 St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, Minnesota Inactive
Phi Pi 1961–1976 University of Wisconsin–Superior Superior, Wisconsin Inactive [ag]
Phi Rho 1963–1972 Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska Inactive [ah]
Phi Sigma 1965 – August 14, 1985 Hillsdale College Hillsdale, Michigan Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Phi Tau 1963–1985 Cornell University Ithaca, New York Withdrew [ai]
Phi Upsilon 1964 – 19xx ?; 19xx ? – August 14, 1985 Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Phi Phi 1965–1976 University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin Inactive [aj]
Phi Chi 1971–1976 Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota Inactive [ak]
Phi Psi 1970–1975 University of St. Thomas St. Paul, Minnesota Inactive
Phi Omega 1970 – August 14, 1985 Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Merged (ΦΣΚ) [al][aa]
Sigma Alpha 1960 – August 14, 1985 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin Merged (ΦΣΚ) [am][aa]
Sigma Beta 1967 – August 14, 1985 Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Sigma Gamma 1969 – August 14, 1985 Wayne State College Wayne, Nebraska Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Sigma Delta 1968 – August 14, 1985 St. Norbert College De Pere, Wisconsin Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Sigma Epsilon 1968 – August 14, 1985 Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Sigma Zeta 1968 – August 14, 1985 University of Wisconsin–River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin Merged (ΦΣΚ) [an][aa]
Sigma Eta 1969 – August 14, 1985 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Sigma Theta 1969–1972 Hofstra University Hempstead, New York Inactive
Sigma Iota 1969–1977; 1980 – August 14, 1985 University of Wisconsin–Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin Merged (ΦΣΚ) [ao][aa]
Sigma Kappa 1969–1976 La Salle University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Inactive
Sigma Lambda 1969–1970 University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, Minnesota Inactive [ap]
Sigma Mu 1969–1970 Manhattan University Bronx, New York Inactive [aq]
Sigma Nu 1970 – August 14, 1985 Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Merged (ΦΣΚ) [aa]
Sigma Xi 1970–1975 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Inactive
Sigma Tau 1969–1976; 1980–1985 Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, Missouri Inactive
Sigma Chi 1960 – August 14, 1985 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, West Virginia Merged (ΦΣΚ) [ar][aa]
Sigma Psi University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, Minnesota Inactive [as]

Notes

  1. ^ Chapter became the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  2. ^ Chapter formed from Pi Sigma Epsilon, established in 1912.
  3. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Delta Tau, established in 1925. It became the Epsilon Gamma chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  4. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Lambda Sigma, established in 1928. It became the Epsilon Delta chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  5. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Phi Kappa. It became the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  6. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Phi Alpha, established in 1923.
  7. ^ Chapter formed from the Amigos, established in 1923.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Withdrew at the time of the merger and became a Founding Seven chapter of Phi Sigma Phi.
  9. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Beta Theta, established in 1899. It became the Epsilon Theta chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  10. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Kappa Alpha, established in 1929. It became the Epsilon Iota chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  11. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Lambda Phi, established in 1917. It became the Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  12. ^ Chapter formed from Chi Delta, established in 1914. With the national merger, it became the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa AND the Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Phi which was established by Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni who chose not to merge.
  13. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Beta Rho, established in 1934. It became the Epsilon Mu chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  14. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Mu Delta, established in 1930. It became the Epsilon Nu chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  15. ^ Chapter formed from Gamma Phi, established in 1934. It became the Epsilon Xi chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  16. ^ Chapter formed from Chega, established in 1922. Its charter was revoked in 1952.
  17. ^ Became the Epsilon Pi chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  18. ^ Became the Epsilon Rho chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  19. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Delta Chi, established in 1945.
  20. ^ Chapter formed from Delta Phi Sigma, established in 1926. It became the Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  21. ^ Chapter formed from the League of College Men, established in 1949. It became the Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Phi Sigma with the national merger.
  22. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Delta Phi, established in 1920.
  23. ^ Chapter formed from Pi Lambda Tau, established in 1949. It became the Epsilon Chi chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa with the national merger.
  24. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Alpha Zeta, established in 1891. It seceded because of a campus ban on national fraternities but continued operating as Phi Sigma Epsilon (local) until 1992 when it changed its name to Phi Sigma Xi (local).
  25. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Phi Sigma, established in 1929.
  26. ^ Chapter formed from Zeta Sigma Phi, established in 1949.
  27. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p With the national merger, this became a new chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa chapter or consolidated with an existing chapter.
  28. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Beta Chi, established in 1950.
  29. ^ Chapter formed from the Triangles, established in 1958.
  30. ^ Chapter formed from Theta Pi, established in 1924.
  31. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Sigma Epsilon, established in 1951.
  32. ^ Chapter formed from Lambda Xi Epsilon, established in 1955. It went inactive with the bankruptcy and eventual closure of the college.
  33. ^ Chapter formed from Sempres Compores, established in 1942.
  34. ^ Chapter formed from Omega Chi Epsilon, established in 1961.
  35. ^ Chapter formed from the Alpha Beta chapter of Kappa Nu, established in 1951. At the time of the national merger, it withdrew and joined Theta Chi.
  36. ^ Chapter formed from Pi Sigma, established in 1922.
  37. ^ Chapter formed from Phi Sigma Chi, established in 1965.
  38. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Omega, established in 1967.
  39. ^ Chapter formed from Alpha Delta Theta, established in 1938.
  40. ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Theta, established in 1963.
  41. ^ Chapter formed from Philadelphia Society, established in 1866. After going dormant, it reformed in 1985 from Phi Sigma, established in 1977.
  42. ^ Chapter formed from Xi Omega, established in 1967.
  43. ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Beta Kappa, established in 1948.
  44. ^ Chapter formed from Theta Sigma Chi, established in 1931.
  45. ^ This was a colony formed in 1985, the year of the merger. The colony lasted until 1988 and was never chartered.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. "Inactive Men's Organizations" in Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Phi Sigma Kappa Headquarters Staff (1992). Hills and a Star - A Manual for Members (10th ed.). Self-published. pp. 25–28.
  3. ^ a b Rand, Frank Prentice; Ralph Watts; James E. Sefton (1993). All The Phi Sigs - A History. Self-published.
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