Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xi Chi Sigma a local or national fraternity?

Xi Chi Sigma is a local fraternity primarily due to our strength in the community, campus, and the ability to foster close ties in brotherhood.  However, going national is still a possibility and something we may consider in the future.

Why Xi Chi Sigma?

One word sums it all up, Brotherhood. In its essence, the fraternity was created by the deep bonds of friendship, honor and respect that the founders of the fraternity share with each other. By joining Xi Chi Sigma, you will take part in the strong bonds that the brothers share and become part of a new and innovative brotherhood that has never been seen before.

What does Xi Chi Sigma have to offer you?

Xi Chi Sigma is an organization that challenges its members inside of college and out in the community. Members of the fraternity are established leaders on campus and respected citizens of the community. Simply stated, Xi Chi Sigma will help you become a leader. Xi Chi Sigma is known for its outstanding members who have organized major social and philanthropic events on campus and in the community. You will develop and learn many skills that will prepare you for the real world. 

 General Fraternity Questions

What does it mean to join a fraternity?

Joining a fraternity means a much higher level of involvement in campus and community life. The unforgettable social events, competing on an intramural team or the mutual rewards from completing a service project with others make fraternity life enriching. Fraternity life also offers the chance for self-development, allowing each individual’s talents and abilities to be improved and used to their potential, benefiting themselves and the brotherhood. Because the fraternity is structured as an organization, opportunities for leadership are available for those who seek it. Last and most importantly, the fraternity can provide its members a humanizing experience in a world of crowds and masses.

Does it take a lot of time being in a fraternity?

During pledging, pledges are required to attend meetings, functions and any other activities that are required by the fraternity. Pledges are also assigned individual and team projects to be completed. Pledging in general will take a lot of time, and during the process, pledges will develop time management skills in order to balance Academics, Pledge/Fraternity duties and a social life. While in the fraternity, actives are bound to meetings and fraternity programming which include social functions such as exchanges, parties, Greek events and required duties such as philanthropy events and various leadership workshops.

Does it mean I have to give up my friends if I join a fraternity?

No, all brothers still have the friends they’ve made before joining the fraternity. Joining a fraternity doesn’t mean that they’re joining an organization like a cult and losing the friends they’ve once made. Members participate in outside activities such as student clubs and extra-curricular activities. Rather, joining a fraternity will help you make many more friends outside the fraternity.

Rush and Pledging

Is Xi Chi Sigma open only to Asian-American Students?

Absolutely not, the mission of Xi Chi Sigma is to promote and educate people about the many different cultures that make up the Asian ethnicity. Furthermore, Xi Chi Sigma does not discriminate against people of different ethnic backgrounds or religion, nor do we seek to inhibit their participation in any of our sponsored events. Xi Chi Sigma is a multi-cultural fraternity founded with the purpose of promoting and supporting the many various and unique Asian cultures.

Furthermore, we never turn any individual down on the basis of looks or personality. The fraternity believes that everyone should be given a fair chance to be part of our fraternity. The strength of our fraternity lies in the diversity of ideas that each member brings. It’s what makes us stand apart from other fraternities on campus. Each individual has their own talents and strengths that can contribute to the overall growth of the fraternity.

If I pledge Xi Chi Sigma, what can I expect?

Because of the negative stereotypes of fraternities in the media, people have many misconceptions of what it is like pledging in a fraternity. Xi Chi Sigma firmly believes in a man’s right to honor and dignity. Pledges aren’t forced into committing humiliating acts that degrade and embarrass themselves or others. But pledging Xi Chi Sigma is pledging for the most hard-working fraternity on campus. Pledges actively plan and participate in various activities for the fraternity, school and community.

Can I pledge Xi Chi Sigma and a professional fraternity at the same time?

Pledging for two fraternities at the same time is not recommended because of the time commitments that a Xi Chi Sigma pledge must keep to the fraternity and the various projects that a pledge class must plan and participate in.

How do I join Xi Chi Sigma?

The fraternity conducts formal recruiting during the beginning of the Fall and Spring Semesters. Information for rush will be displayed on the rush section of the website and informational posters and flyers are usually dispersed in the second week of the semester. Feel free to contact any brother of the fraternity for more questions on rush, pledging or activities the fraternity is throwing.

Am I obligated to pledge if I come out to rush?

Absolutely not. We encourage all rushees to make a solid decision before deciding to pledge for Xi Chi Sigma. Joining a fraternity can be one of the most important decisions that you will make for the rest of your college career and life. Many of our members are 2^nd time rushees who made the decision to pledge the next semester. Coming to one event will not offer you the full scope of the fraternity, so try to come out to as many events as you can to get a better picture. Never hesitate to ask any of the brothers a question, and there’s a special forum on the website for rushees and your questions.

How am I supposed to conduct myself during a rush event?

Always be yourself during rush events. There is no type of person that we look for in the fraternity. Diversity has always been one of the most important strengths that make Xi Chi Sigma special because each brother contributes his experiences, abilities and ideas. And No, rush events are not formal, so wear whatever you want to rush events (Except for your birthday suit).

I’ve seen the pledge fees and dues for other fraternities, can I even afford it?

Pledging Xi Chi Sigma can be one of the cheapest activities a person on campus can participate in. Pledge fees for each semester are $150 and equal to $18.75 a week. The pledge fees cover materials for pledging and the various events that a pledge class participates in (Parties, Socials, Exchanges, etc.). Once in the fraternity, dues are $150 a semester, covering the various events that the fraternity throws. The fraternity also provides payment plans to ensure that active dues are affordable.

Academics

Will pledging/joining the fraternity affect my grades?

Ultimately, each pledge or active is responsible for his grades. But the fraternity can offer each pledge/active tutoring and time management workshops to improve their abilities. The fraternity also has mandatory study halls for pledges and can offer each pledge a tutor in their specified field of study.