National FAQ
What makes Sigma Nu different from other fraternities?
What is Sigma Nu's policy on hazing?
Are you guys like Animal House or Revenge of the Nerds?
What is the difference between a candidate and a Brother?
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Mu Pi Chapter FAQ
Why don't you like being called a "frat?"
So, What do you guys do anyway?
What makes Sigma Nu different from other fraternities?
We could say that it is the size of our membership, our ethical leadership program entitled LEAD, possibly our military heritage, or even our unique founding in opposition to hazing that makes us different from other fraternities. But the simple quality that sets us apart from any other fraternity in existence is Honor. In fact, Sigma Nu is the only fraternity in existence that was founded upon the principle of Honor and remains so today.
1. To harass by exacting unnecessary, disagreeable, or difficult work.
2. To harass or annoy by playing abusive or shameful tricks upon; to humiliate by practical jokes.
3. Any action taken to cause mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, sleep deprivation, forced drug or alcohol consumption.
What is Sigma Nu's policy on hazing?
Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in-part as an opposition to the practice of hazing at the Virginia Military Institute. Hazing is not only illegal, but strictly spoken against in our bylaws. We believe that hazing is an activity for boys, not men, who cannot properly manage their aggression. Therefore, the hypocrisy of hazing should and will never be tolerated by our National Organization, nor by the Mu Pi Chapter.
Are you guys like Animal house or Revenge of the nerds?
Absolutely not (however those movies are awesome!). Unfortunately, some fraternities and sororities have been the proverbial bad apples in the barrel of the Greek system. Sigma Nu is a group of responsible, ethical men who practice the ideals of Love, Honor, and Truth. We do not engage in harmful pranks, property destruction, binge drinking, or any other illegal or unethical activity.
What is the difference between a candidate and a Brother?
The difference between a candidate, which is our term for pledge, and a Brother (member) are minimal. A candidate and a Brother are offered the same opportunities within the group. Each has the opportunity to share his opinions and ideas. Each has opportunities for leadership and personal growth. Both have the choice to become involved in other activities on campus and within the community. The difference between the two revolves around the knowledge about Sigma Nu and its values and principles. These are things that you will be taught during your candidate period.
Why don't you like being called a frat?
For the same reason you don't call your mother a "slut." We find it to be a degrading term that conjures up images of 20-year old children drinking themselves into oblivion and slipping their dates roofies because they can't get laid on their own. We are a fraternity...'nuff said.
So, What do you Guys do anyway?
What don't we do! Below is a list of activities in which members of the chapter participate:
ACT 101 (Academic Achievement) Cornerstone
Green Committee
Intramural Sports
Men's Lacrosse
Pre-Med Society
Programming Board
Science in Action (SIA)
Student Government Association (SGA)
Adopt-a-Highway AIDS Walk
Bike-for-a-Cure
F.D.Phila
Habitat for Humanity
Red Cross
Special Olympics
Wissahickon Park Restoration
Comedy Clubs L.E.A.D.
Philadelphia Phantoms
Philadelphia Phillies
Ropes Course
White Rose Formal
If your a fraternity, Why don't you have a house?
First of all, the point of a fraternity is not to have a beautiful house that you end up trashing in a drunken stupor. A fraternity is a group of like-minded men who learn and grow together, and build lifelong friendships along the way. A building is not required for this process. Second, we are currently working on getting a house for the purpose of Brotherhood-building and so that we may sponsor events in a more controllable atmosphere, away from school.
I'm Interested in Sigma Nu, what should I do?
Stop rhyming! Our Chapter conducts two candidate periods each school year--Fall and Spring. Each period is preceded by a Rush week, during which we attempt to create interest in the Fraternity. If you are interested in Sigma Nu, please pay attention to campus postings for our Rush events. An even better way, however, is to voice interest at any time of the year. Call or email one of our current Brothers and find out when we are hosting an event. We are more than happy to keep prospective members informed!