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Why Rush Phi Kappa Psi?
What is fraternity? Why does it exist? A fraternity is a commitment to a lifetime of friendship and brotherhood based on a history of values and traditions. It is an opportunity to achieve your goals in an environment that encourages and rewards success. There is no substitute for a fraternity, to make the most of your collegiate experience.

Rush Phi Kappa Psi if you want to be part of the finest fraternity experience Beloit College has to offer. Rush Phi Kappa Psi if you are interested in achieving your highest goals while still making your college experience, the best years of your life. We at Phi Psi recognize the fact that college student's number one priority is to learn, and we strongly believe that we can help better your education. We also believe that life is a balance, and that college is no different. We believe that a good scholastic life needs a good social life to balance it out. That is why we offer not only a strong academic program but also a variety of social functions including parties, philanthropic activities, intramural sports and brotherhood events.

Who joins Phi Kappa Psi?
Wisconsin Gamma strongly rebukes the stereotypical view of a fraternity which involves recruiting people based on a certain social group or click. Our membership is composed of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds who are part of a diverse array of activities across campus. Campus leaders, athletes, international students, musicians, non-traditional students and even professors enjoy being part of Wisconsin Gamma's ranks.

What can Phi Kappa Psi offer you?
As an undergraduate student, Phi Kappa Psi, Wisconsin Gamma gives you the opportunity to be part of a diverse brotherhood. You will meet and befriend people that you would not have otherwise met. You will have the oppurtunity to take part in activities and events that will enrich you as an individual. As a brother, you will also enjoy the support of about thirty of the finest men at Beloit who will be ready to help you in any way they can. Whether it involves borrowing a car for the night or help carrying your bags to storage, your brothers will be there for you.

When you join a national fraternity such as Phi Kappa Psi, you become part of a diverse network of thousands of men across America and the World. By becoming a brother, you will open doors to a whole range of opportunities after graduation that you wouldn't have been able to obtain anywhere else. As a brother you will also have the opportunity to visit and stay at any of the over 90 chapter houses Phi Psi has across America.

Another benefit that all Phi Psis enjoy is attending leadership conferences such as the Woodrow Wilson Leadership School. The most prominent of these is the Cabo Alpha Leadership Academy, a series of training seminars held during the winter and spring breaks in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It is held under the patronage of Brother Jerry Nelson and is almost free for brothers of Phi Kappa PSi. Tthe only cost to the brothers is airfare and whatever personal expenses they desire. Transportation, food, and lodging are provided.

 

To sum it up:

Nationally - Phi Kappa Psi has over 90 Chapter houses across the country. As a brother you can go to any of these chapter houses and be immediately welcomed.
Life-Long Friendships - The brothers that you meet in the fraternity become like family and remain as such for your entire life. We make it easy to contact old friends and return yearly to see your fellow brothers.
Academics - The first and foremost reason we are at Beloit college is to strive academic excellence. In the chapter, classes are our first priority. Brothers are always availible to help in course work.
Leadership - Your involvement determines how the chapter is run. Phi Kappa Psi is run by the undergraduate members. As a member you have a responsibility to help decide what direction the chapter is head towards.
The Full College Experience Fraternities are not like the Animal House days. But there will never be a dull moment when you RUSH Phi Kappa Psi. In fact, expect to make memories the first day you meet the brothers. We work hard and play hard.