Pi Kappa Alpha realizes that students enroll in college, first and foremost, to get an education and to improve their futures. Consistent with this philosophy, Pi Kappa Alpha places a high importance on scholarship and educating our members on all aspects of life. Through minimum G.P.A. standards, test files, mentor programs, educational sessions, and regional and international conferences, Pi Kappa Alpha sets its members up for success within the classroom and, subsequently, later in life. Pi Kappa Alpha members also enjoy substantial academic benefits provided by the Educational Foundation.

Leadership is the key to both Pi Kappa Alpha’s success and the success of our individual members. The Fraternity provides a valuable arena for developing and honoring leadership skills that will benefit the individual member throughout life. Pi Kappa Alpha provides leadership opportunities through executive positions within the chapter, as well as committee positions within the chapter and within the Interfraternity Council. In addition, Pi Kappa Alpha promotes leadership through campus involvement by involving its members in positions of leadership in other organizations. On a regional and international level, unique opportunities are offered in leadership training through 16 Regional Leadership Conferences, the Officers Leadership Academy, and the Chapter Presidents Conferences.

Athletic competition provides valuable benefits to college students because it involves people in challenging each other to perform at their highest levels. Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to inspiring its members to perform at their highest levels in everything they do. Pi Kappa Alpha believes that through athletic competition our members will build teamwork skills fundamental to success in life, bolster unity within the chapter, and improve the quality of their overall college experience. Whether it be through varsity athletics, intramurals, or simply sharing in the experience by supporting other members, athletics can fill in the missing pieces in classroom learning to create the overall college experience.

Six standout gentlemen started our Fraternity in 1868. Today we continue in their tradition by only recruiting the best men. Pi Kappa Alpha prides itself on the fact that we are composed solely of gentlemen. We recruit members who are respectful of themselves and others. Once they are members, these men are given the opportunity to improve and practice proper social skills and behavior through membership development programming and Fraternity social events. Producing quality gentlemen is the most important aspect of the Fraternity.