Our Purpose
Pi Kappa Alpha establishes lifelong friendships and develops men to positively transform its members and communities.
Our Preamble
“For the establishment of friendship on a firmer and more lasting basis;
for the promotion of brotherly love and kind feeling;
for the mutual benefit and advancement of the interests of those with whom we sympathize and deem worthy of our regard;
We have resolved to form a fraternity, believing that, thus we can most successfully accomplish our object.”
As we Reimagine Fraternity, we are reexamining our core purpose as a historic — yet relevant and contemporary — fraternity and the value we offer to our brothers and the broader community. This long-term commitment to setting a new standard of ambition, accountability, and inclusion for ourselves and all fraternities implores us to consider why PIKE exists, what we stand for, and who we want to be in the world. This new purpose, part of our refounding journey, is a work in progress, and we are eagerly and urgently tending to that work. Yet even as we reflect on that, what it means to be a True Pike endures.
The True Pike
As members of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, we commit ourselves to uphold the values taught in our Ritual and restated in our mission, vision and creed. The True Pike is committed to a life of caring for others as he cares for himself. In pursuit of that ideal, I reaffirm my commitment…
To Myself
- to practice academic integrity and strive for academic achievement
- to meet all of my financial obligations on time
- to preserve a sound mind and body, rejecting abuse of alcohol or drugs
- to pursue my career goals zealously, but with integrity
- to promote brotherly love and kind feeling, nurturing my friendships
- to dedicate myself to my family, my faith, and pursuit of the truth.
To My Brothers
- to challenge all brothers to uphold this code and hold accountable those who do not
- to respect the dignity of all; not to tolerate physical or mental abuse of any human being
- to seek and fulfill leadership roles and participate energetically in Fraternity activities
- to encourage my chapter to establish and enforce rigorous academic standards
- to urge my chapter not to tolerate abuse of alcohol or drugs
- to actively recruit new members who I believe will uphold the Fraternity’s values
- to participate enthusiastically in an education program to inculcate our values
To My Fraternity
- to ensure that my conduct at all events and activities reflects Pi Kappa Alpha in a positive light
- to reach out to brothers beyond my own chapter; and welcome those who reach out to me
- to participate actively in Fraternity sponsored educational and leadership conferences
- to volunteer my time as an alumnus to an area chapter or alumni association or to the Fraternity
- to provide financial support for the Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation
- to respect the Fraternity’s property and symbols
- to leave the Fraternity and my chapter better than they were when I arrived
Fraternity Statements
| Resource | Category | Download |
|---|---|---|
| The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Standards | The Fraternity Standards | Download |
| Resolution on Year Round Recruitment | Position Statements | Download |
| Resolution against the use of Recruitment Restrictions | Position Statements | Download |
| Resolution on Open Expansion | Position Statements | Download |
| Position in Support of Continuing Education for the Prevention of Sexual Assault | Position Statements | Download |
| Position on The Fraternity Standards | Position Statements | Download |
| Resolution on Brand Standards | Position Statements | Download |
| Resolution on Use of Ritual | Position Statements | Download |
| Resolution against indemnifying a School for its own Negligence | Position Statements | Download |
| Good Samaritan Position Statement | Position Statements | Download |
| Chapter Position Statement on Hazing | Position Statements | Download |
| Council Position on Diversity & Inclusion | Position Statements | Download |
| Relationship between the Fraternity and the Chapter | Relationship Statements | Download |
| Relationship between the Chapter and the Member | Relationship Statements | Download |
To My Community
- to protect the health and safety of others
- to participate in campus activities, and stay involved with my alma mater beyond my graduation
- to foster good relationships with the University faculty and administration
- to serve my community through participation in civic organizations and events
- Only by so doing, can I fulfill my commitment to Pi Kappa Alpha and be worthy to count myself a True Pike.