What is Pledging?

Kappa Sigma's pledge education process involves cultivating the new member with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the fraternity's history, founding, growth, leadership structure, and responsibility within the Greek community as a whole.

On a more personal level, the pledge program cultivates time management and personal development skills which become critical throughout college and beyond. In addition, emphasis is placed on the importance of responsibility to one's self in terms of academic, fraternal and community obligations.

You will bond with your fellow pledge brothers as you navigate the honor of pledgeship.

Important Note: You will never be subjected to any form of hazing while pledging Kappa Sigma! Hazing in contrary to every belief we hold as Kappa Sigmas. We take all allegations of hazing very seriously. Any offender, no matter what position he may hold, will be punished severely.

Financial Obligation
During the pledge period, there are two necessary fees that must be paid to the Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia.

All other fees and dues are determined by the Rho-Zeta Chapter consistent with chapter operations, general liability insurance rates, undergraduate dues and conference fees. Never should a student be pledged or initiated into Kappa Sigma without the above fees being paid prior to the ceremony. Kappa Sigma's dues are among the lowest of any fraternity in the country.

Scholastic Obligation
The minimum GPA for pledging and initiation will be explained to you upon successful completion of the rush process.

Fellowship, Leadership, Service Obligations
Pledges and Brothers are expected to complete various community service based activites. Our national philanthropy is the Military Heroes Foundation. Our local philanthropies are the Heart Walk, Adopt a Road-Lee County and the Gulf Coast Humane Society. As Kappa Sigmas, we give back to our community. All pledges and brothers are expected to participate in our altruistic endeavors.

The Creed of a Kappa Sigma
One of the first aspects a new member sees and hears upon joining Kappa Sigma is the Star and Crescent, found on the previous page. This creed is the spoken motto of all Kappa Sigma men and its words reflect the ideals of the fraternity.