Fraternity Life
Fraternities at Valpo
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Founding Location: Indiana University
Founding Date: January 5, 1911
Chapter Name: Rho Tau
Charter Date: September 22, 2019
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: Not Available
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 52
National Service Partner: Kappa League, Jr. Kappa League, A-MAN Program, St. Jude Research Hospital, and “Kamp Kappa”
Annual Philanthropy Event: Kappa Alpha Psi Black Tie Gala
Fraternities at Valpo
Lambda Chi Alpha
Founding Location: Boston University
Founding Date: November 2, 1909
Chapter Name: Iota Sigma Zeta
Charter Date: May 8, 1954
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.554
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 626
2021–2022 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $23,553.03
National Service Partner: Feeding America
Annual Philanthropy Event: St. Baldrick’s Event
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Phi Delta Theta
Founding Location: Miami University
Founding Date: December 26, 1848
Chapter Name: Indiana Iota
Charter Date: November 27, 1954
GPA Requirement: 2.65 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.083
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 386
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $1,993.74
National Philanthropic Partner: ALS, Live Like Lou
Annual Philanthropy Event: PhiHOP
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Phi Kappa Psi
Founding Location: Jefferson College
Founding Date: February 19, 1852
Chapter Name: Indiana Epsilon
Charter Date: February 21, 1953
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.321
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 1,238
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $3,331.69
National Philanthropic Partner: Boys and Girls Club
Annual Philanthropy Event: PhiPsi 500
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Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Founding Location: New England Conservatory of Music
Founding Date: October 6, 1898
Chapter Name: Kappa Sigma Chapter
Charter Date: April 23, 1961
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.234
GPA Requirements: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 180
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $1,720.12
National Philanthropic Partner: Mills Music Mission
Annual Philanthropy Event: Patterson Memorial Music Festival
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Phi Sigma Kappa
Founding Location: Massachusetts Agricultural College
Founding Date: March 15, 1873
Chapter Name: Phi Upsilon
Charter Date: April 18, 1964
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.312
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 267
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $584.67
National Philanthropic Partner: Special Olympics
Annual Philanthropy Event: Phi Sigma Kappa Olympics
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Pi Kappa Alpha
Founding Location: University of Virginia
Founding Date: March 1, 1868
Chapter Name: Epsilon Beta
Charter Date: May 9, 1953
GPA Requirement: 2.50 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.204
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 300
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $1,722.03
Annual Philanthropy Event: PIKE Firefighter Challenge
Fraternities at Valpo
Sigma Chi – Iota Sigma Chapter
Founding Location: Miami University
Founding Date: June 28, 1855
Chapter Name: Iota Sigma
Charter Date: March 31, 1990
GPA Requirement: 2.70 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.29
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 418
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $6,704.06
National Philanthropic Partner: Huntsman Cancer Institute
Annual Philanthropy Event: Derby Days
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Sigma Phi Epsilon
Founding Location: University of Richmond
Founding Date: November 1, 1901
Chapter Name: Indiana Zeta
Charter Date: May 5, 1956
GPA Requirement: 2.9 GPA with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.579
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 1,532
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $5,849.68
National Service Partner: Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Annual Philanthropy Event: SigEp Splash benefiting Hilltop House
Fraternities at Valpo
Sigma Pi – Beta Tau Chapter
Founding Location: Vincennes University
Founding Date: February 26, 1897
Chapter Name: Beta Tau
Charter Date: April 2, 1960
GPA Requirement: 2.5 with 12 credit hours
Spring 2023 Academic Performance: 3.202
2022–2023 Total Service Hours: 302
2022–2023 Total Philanthropy Dollars: $9,862.65
National Philanthropic Partner: Donate Life America
Annual Philanthropy Event: Donate Life Indiana: Donor Sign Up
Fraternity Life
How To Join
Men are eligible to join a fraternity at Valparaiso University once he has completed 12 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
Inter-fraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Valparaiso University governs the ten men’s fraternities on campus. It exists to support and unify its member organizations, advocate for fraternity life, promote collaboration across campus and the broader community, and uphold the values of Valpo. For more information, contact Thomas Arce at thomas.arce@valpo.edu or an IFC Executive Board Officer.
Fraternity Life
Freshman Scholarships Available to members of the Class of 2029
The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will award one $400 scholarship and one $100 scholarship to freshman men that are believed to be men that excel in the areas of Friendship, Sound Learning, and Moral Rectitude. Once completed, you will be contacted by Phi Delta for the next step in the application process. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Click here link for the application.
The Balanced Man Scholarship rewards students who have shown academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to their health and well-being. SigEp believes that recognizing students who demonstrate balance and all-around excellence is one way to promote men of principle. Sigma Phi Epsilon is offering a number of scholarships totaling $3,000 with the Balanced Man Scholarship. Click here for the application. The deadline to apply is Saturday, September 13, 2025.
The Phi Sigma Kappa Jack Esala Honorary Scholarship is open to any freshman man. There will be one $500 scholarship provided by Phi Sigma Kappa. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2026.
The Pi Kappa Alpha Shield and Diamond Scholarship is awarded to first-year students. The deadline to apply is October 21, 2025.
Contact Us
IFC Officers
Samuel Starkenburg, President
Gavin Forck, Vice President of Standards
Damon Virgo, Vice President of Operations
Cody Teske, Vice President of Recruitment
Nadi Haddadin, Vice President of Community Development
Colin Walworth, Vice President of Public Relations
Thomas Arce, Interfraternity Council Advisor
Contact Information
1509 Chapel Dr.
Center for Student Involvement, Suite 230
Valparaiso, IN 46383