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Membership Requirements

Thank you for your interest in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Sigma Men are born leaders, representing a wide variety of career paths in today's society. Who are we? We are bold, intentional, and courageous... As a Brotherhood of Conscious Men who are Actively Serving Our Communities, we empower generations of men to BELIEVE in advocacy, community service, and engagement. Among our assembly of men with shared values, you can be yourself while being part of something bigger!


Below you will find information on the qualifications to become a member of our great Fraternity. After you read through the information within this section, please contact us so that a member of our Fraternity can get in touch with you to discuss your interests further.

Being a man of Sigma is a lifetime experience, it requires an investment of time, talent, as well as a financial commitment. Membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is open to natural born males and is divided into three main categories:

Collegiate
  • Enrollment at a college or university with a four year degree program
  • At least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. If the College/University requires a higher grade point average, that Grade Point Average is the minimum.
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours
  • A legacy of community service
  • Professional, detail oriented, eager to work, and ready to serve
  • Civic minded
  • Payment of all initiation fees
  • Successful completion of the Membership Intake Process (M.I.P.)
  • Candidates must not currently be a member of or have previously been a member of another intercollegiate fraternity other than an honorary or professional fraternity.
  • All new members must join through the chapter at their college or university campus.
Associate
  • Enrollment at a college or university with a four year degree program
  • At least A 2.5 cumulative grade point average. If the college/university requires a higher cumulative grade point average, that grade point average is the minimum.
  • College or university must not have an active charter at that Institution
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours
  • Can only participate in membership intake through an alumni chapter
  • A legacy of community service
  • Professional, detail oriented, eager to work, and ready to serve
  • Civic minded
  • Payment of All Initiation Fees
  • Candidates must not currently be a member of or have previously been a member of another intercollegiate fraternity other than an honorary or professional fraternity.
  • Successful completion of the Membership Intake Process (M.I.P.)
  • All new members must join through an active alumni chapter.
Alumni
  • Hold a college degree
  • A legacy of community service
  • Professional, detail oriented, eager to work, and ready to serve
  • Civic minded
  • Payment of all initiation fees
  • Candidates must not currently be a member of or have previously been a member of another intercollegiate fraternity other than an honorary or professional fraternity.
  • Successful Completion Of The Membership Intake Process (M.I.P.)
  • All new members must join through an active alumni chapter.

Our 225,000 Brothers in more than 600 chapters across world cannot wait to welcome you to our wondrous band! Use the Chapter Locator to find out which chapter is located nearest you.

Anti-Hazing Policy
Phi Beta Sigma Fraernity does not indulge in any physical abuse or undignified treatment (hazing) of its members or prospective members. Hazing is defined as: any action taken or situation created intentionally or unintentionally, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.

Such activities and situations include, but are not limited to:

  • Paddling in any form.
  • Creation of excessive fatigue.
  • Physical and psychological shocks.
  • Quests, Treasure, or Scavenger hunts.
  • Road trips or any other activities carried outside the confines of the campus or chapter house.
  • Wearing apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste.
  • Engaging in any public stunts and buffoonery.
  • Morally degrading or humiliating games and activities.
  • Late work sessions (past 12 Midnight) which interfere with scholastic activity.
  • Activities which are not consistent with Fraternal Law, Ritual, or Policy or with Regulations and Policies of the educational institution.

Membership Has Its Privileges
Membership into Phi Beta Sigma has its privileges! The Founders envisioned an organization built on the principles, integrity, and most of all service. Through brotherhood, scholarship and service Phi Beta Sigma has impacted not only the local communities that we live in but also the world as a whole. Phi Beta Sigma has become a training ground for world, business and community leaders. Our success is based on the depth of commitment, vision and confidence of our members.

We therefore seek men who will promote and extend the policies and programs of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The Fraternity, in return, is a massive network through which individuals can grow and develop personally and professionally.