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Students who wish to participate in Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Council Spring Recruitment must arrive to campus the week prior to start of Spring 2027 semester - January dates TBD.
Overview
Fraternity recruitment also known as “Rush” is managed by the Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Council. Register for rush here (not open). It’s a structured process that occurs over a 7 to 10 day period. Rush is designed for you to meet different fraternities and fraternity members and for them to meet you. All fraternities follow a similar schedule of events. You can see our schedule here.
Selection
Rushing a fraternity is all about fit. You decide which fraternities are a good fit for you. And fraternities decide which rushees are a good fit for them. At TKE we have a rush selection committee made up of chairmen and members. It is important for you to visit the chapter houses and meet as many members as possible, especially members of the rush selection committee. If we think you are a good fit for TKE, we will let you know by inviting you back to events. Finalists will be invited to our Blue Chip Dinner. And bids will be given to a select group of men on the last day of rush.
Time Commitment
Joining TKE requires a significant commitment of time. Candidates should plan on spending some time at the fraternity houses almost every day. It is important for you to discuss any time commitment issues before accepting a bid.
Financial Expectations
The cost of joining our fraternity and being a member is $3,300 each semester. Chapter dues fund each activity and amenity we have the luxury of offering. Every member, regardless of position or age, pays this obligatory expense. With this payment, you are entitled to all Fraternity-related events, as well as the meal service we provide while school is in session. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Thursday. One meal, brunch, is served on Friday. For candidates this charge also includes all candidate and membership fees charged by our International Headquarters.
Living in the Fraternity Houses
There are 67 spaces in two houses for our members to live-in. Our housing is in very high demand and very affordable. The ability to live-in is based on your commitment and seniority. Housing is not available to candidates, however housing will be available to Initiates. You can discuss this with the rush chairs or your new member education team. For information about how much it costs to live at TKE go here. Check out our TKE West house and rooms. Check out our TKE East house and rooms.
We don’t recruit. We recognize… the men who lead the charge, elevate the room, and bring the house alive.
Three years at ONE FOREST PARK LANE.
A BROTHERHOOD THAT LASTS A LIFETIME!
A brotherhood that lasts a lifetime!
A brotherhood that lasts a lifetime!
Guiding
Principles
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when they commit to authentic connection over casual acquaintance. This lifelong bond is earned through absolute acceptance, mutual trust, and the grit to hold each other accountable by speaking hard truths and standing loyal through conflict. True brotherhood means showing up daily to move past surface-level social ties to forge relationships that outlast our time at Cornell.
Leadership
Fellowship
THE BONDS OF BROTHERHOOD THAT UNITE SIGMA PHI SOCIETY MEN ACROSS GENERATIONS
A group of individuals only becomes a force for good when each man accepts responsibility for the direction of his own life and the lives he touches. Leadership is not defined by titles, authority, or position, but by the discipline to know yourself, the courage to step forward, and the integrity to take ownership when others are counting on you. True leadership means holding yourself to a standard worth following, elevating those around you, and developing the discernment, resilience, and character to lead within our house, in our community, and throughout our lives.
Exceptional men don't wait to be asked to exceed expectations. They challenge themselves and each other to think more deeply and question more boldly. True scholarship means treating intellectual excellence as a standard rather than an achievement, pursuing ideas with restless curiosity, and continually expanding our knowledge, sharpening our thinking, and becoming more capable, thoughtful, and well-rounded men.
Scholarship
A brotherhood only earns its standing when its members look beyond personal ambition, taking active ownership of the world around them to drive meaningful impact. Real service rejects passive obligations, mandated hours, and surface-level charity in favor of the discipline to leave every environment better than we found it. True service means deploying our time, energy, and resources toward our campus and broader community, leveraging our collective strength to elevate others and contribute to something far larger than ourselves.
Service
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when truth lives inside it first, before it's ever asked to live outside it. Ethos is not a value we post, but the courage to make the hard call, the integrity to do what we said we'd do, and the accountability to answer for it when no one's watching. True ethos means being truthful with ourselves, standing for what's right over what's popular even when it's inconvenient, and bearing a character that outlasts our time within the walls of One Forest Park Lane.
Ethos
The
Culture
Emphasis on developing future CEOs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders through hands-on experience and mentorship.
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Study groups and tutoring resources
Course selection guidance from upperclassmen
Test banks and academic materials library
Graduate school application support
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Chapter officer positions with real responsibilities
Student government and campus leadership roles
Philanthropy and community service leadership
Alumni board and advisory positions
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Exclusive networking events with alumni executives
Internship and job placement assistance
Industry-specific mentorship programs
Professional skills workshops and seminars
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Formal events at premier LA venues
Beach trips and outdoor adventures
Access to entertainment industry events
Mixers with top sororities
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Housing (if applicable): $X,XXX-$XX,XXX (chapter house room and board)
Chapter Dues: $50
National Dues: $75 (paid to national headquarters)
New Member Fees: $XXX(initiation, badge, education materials)
Social Events: $XXX-$XXX(formals, mixers, networking events)
Merchandise: $XXX-$XXX (letters, formal wear, fraternity gear)
The
Process
Fraternity recruitment also known as “Rush” is managed by the Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Council Spring Recruitment.
Students who wish to participate in Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Council Spring Recruitment must arrive to campus the week prior to start of Spring 2027 semester - January dates TBD.
Register for rush here (not open). It’s a structured process that occurs over a 7 to 10 day period. Rush is designed for you to meet different fraternities and fraternity members and for them to meet you. All fraternities follow a similar schedule of events.
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Rushing a fraternity is all about fit. You decide which fraternities are a good fit for you, and fraternities decide which rushees are a good fit for them. At Sigma Phi Society, we do our best to recognize our brothers-to-be. We believe the best way to discover that fit is by getting to know one another.
Our selection committee is made up of chairmen and members who get to know each rushee throughout the process. We encourage you to visit the chapter house, meet as many members as possible, and especially get to know members of the selection committee. The more time we spend together, the better we can determine whether Sigma Phi is the right fit for you and recognize the men who are the right fit for Sigma Phi.
If we think you are a good fit for Sigma Phi, we will let you know by inviting you back to events. Finalists will be invited to XXXX, and bids will be extended to a select group of men on the last day of rush.
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The cost of joining our fraternity and being a member is $XXX,XXX each semester. Chapter dues fund each activity and amenity we have the luxury of offering. Every member, regardless of position or age, pays this obligatory expense. With this payment, you are entitled to all Society-related events, as well as the meal service we provide while school is in session.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Thursday. One meal, brunch, is served on Friday.
For candidates this charge also includes all candidate and membership fees charged by our International Headquarters. -
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Thursday. One meal, brunch, is served on Friday.
The
Students who wish to participate in Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Council Spring Recruitment must arrive to campus the week prior to start of Spring 2027 semester - January dates TBD.
Overview
Fraternity recruitment also known as “Rush” is managed by the Interfraternity Council & Panhellenic Council. Register for rush here (not open). It’s a structured process that occurs over a 7 to 10 day period. Rush is designed for you to meet different fraternities and fraternity members and for them to meet you. All fraternities follow a similar schedule of events. You can see our schedule here.
Selection
Rushing a fraternity is all about fit. You decide which fraternities are a good fit for you. And fraternities decide which rushees are a good fit for them. At TKE we have a rush selection committee made up of chairmen and members. It is important for you to visit the chapter houses and meet as many members as possible, especially members of the rush selection committee. If we think you are a good fit for TKE, we will let you know by inviting you back to events. Finalists will be invited to our Blue Chip Dinner. And bids will be given to a select group of men on the last day of rush.
Time Commitment
Joining TKE requires a significant commitment of time. Candidates should plan on spending some time at the fraternity houses almost every day. It is important for you to discuss any time commitment issues before accepting a bid.
Financial Expectations
The cost of joining our fraternity and being a member is $3,300 each semester. Chapter dues fund each activity and amenity we have the luxury of offering. Every member, regardless of position or age, pays this obligatory expense. With this payment, you are entitled to all Fraternity-related events, as well as the meal service we provide while school is in session. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Thursday. One meal, brunch, is served on Friday. For candidates this charge also includes all candidate and membership fees charged by our International Headquarters.
Living in the Fraternity Houses
There are 67 spaces in two houses for our members to live-in. Our housing is in very high demand and very affordable. The ability to live-in is based on your commitment and seniority. Housing is not available to candidates, however housing will be available to Initiates. You can discuss this with the rush chairs or your new member education team. For information about how much it costs to live at TKE go here. Check out our TKE West house and rooms. Check out our TKE East house and rooms.
We don’t recruit. We recognize… the men who lead the charge, elevate the room, and bring the house alive.
Three years at ONE FOREST PARK LANE.
A BROTHERHOOD THAT LASTS A LIFETIME!
A brotherhood that lasts a lifetime!
A brotherhood that lasts a lifetime!
Guiding
Principles
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when they commit to authentic connection over casual acquaintance. This lifelong bond is earned through absolute acceptance, mutual trust, and the grit to hold each other accountable by speaking hard truths and standing loyal through conflict. True brotherhood means showing up daily to move past surface-level social ties to forge relationships that outlast our time at Cornell.
Friendship
Leadership
Friendship
A group of individuals only becomes a force for good when each man accepts responsibility for the direction of his own life and the lives he touches. Leadership is not defined by titles, authority, or position, but by the discipline to know yourself, the courage to step forward, and the integrity to take ownership when others are counting on you. True leadership means holding yourself to a standard worth following, elevating those around you, and developing the discernment, resilience, and character to lead within our house, in our community, and throughout our lives.
Exceptional men don't wait to be asked to exceed expectations. They challenge themselves and each other to think more deeply and question more boldly. True scholarship means treating intellectual excellence as a standard rather than an achievement, pursuing ideas with restless curiosity, and continually expanding our knowledge, sharpening our thinking, and becoming more capable, thoughtful, and well-rounded men.
Scholarship
A brotherhood only earns its standing when its members look beyond personal ambition, taking active ownership of the world around them to drive meaningful impact. Real service rejects passive obligations, mandated hours, and surface-level charity in favor of the discipline to leave every environment better than we found it. True service means deploying our time, energy, and resources toward our campus and broader community, leveraging our collective strength to elevate others and contribute to something far larger than ourselves.
S E R V I C E
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when truth lives inside it first, before it's ever asked to live outside it. Ethos is not a value we post, but the courage to make the hard call, the integrity to do what we said we'd do, and the accountability to answer for it when no one's watching. True ethos means being truthful with ourselves, standing for what's right over what's popular even when it's inconvenient, and bearing a character that outlasts our time within the walls of One Forest Park Lane.
E T H O S
Guiding
Principles
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when they commit to authentic connection over casual acquaintance. This lifelong bond is earned through absolute acceptance, mutual trust, and the grit to hold each other accountable by speaking hard truths and standing loyal through conflict. True brotherhood means showing up daily to move past surface-level social ties to forge relationships that outlast our time at Cornell.
L E A D E R S H I P
F R I E N D S H I P
A group of individuals only becomes a force for good when each man accepts responsibility for the direction of his own life and the lives he touches. Leadership is not defined by titles, authority, or position, but by the discipline to know yourself, the courage to step forward, and the integrity to take ownership when others are counting on you. True leadership means holding yourself to a standard worth following, elevating those around you, and developing the discernment, resilience, and character to lead within our house, in our community, and throughout our lives.
Exceptional men don't wait to be asked to exceed expectations. They challenge themselves and each other to think more deeply and question more boldly. True scholarship means treating intellectual excellence as a standard rather than an achievement, pursuing ideas with restless curiosity, and continually expanding our knowledge, sharpening our thinking, and becoming more capable, thoughtful, and well-rounded men.
S C H O L A R S H I P
A brotherhood only earns its standing when its members look beyond personal ambition, taking active ownership of the world around them to drive meaningful impact. Real service rejects passive obligations, mandated hours, and surface-level charity in favor of the discipline to leave every environment better than we found it. True service means deploying our time, energy, and resources toward our campus and broader community, leveraging our collective strength to elevate others and contribute to something far larger than ourselves.
S E R V I C E
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when truth lives inside it first, before it's ever asked to live outside it. Ethos is not a value we post, but the courage to make the hard call, the integrity to do what we said we'd do, and the accountability to answer for it when no one's watching. True ethos means being truthful with ourselves, standing for what's right over what's popular even when it's inconvenient, and bearing a character that outlasts our time within the walls of One Forest Park Lane.
E T H O S
Guiding
Principles
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when they commit to authentic connection over casual acquaintance. This lifelong bond is earned through absolute acceptance, mutual trust, and the grit to hold each other accountable by speaking hard truths and standing loyal through conflict. True brotherhood means showing up daily to move past surface-level social ties to forge relationships that outlast our time at Cornell.
L E A D E R S H I P
F R I E N D S H I P
A group of individuals only becomes a force for good when each man accepts responsibility for the direction of his own life and the lives he touches. Leadership is not defined by titles, authority, or position, but by the discipline to know yourself, the courage to step forward, and the integrity to take ownership when others are counting on you. True leadership means holding yourself to a standard worth following, elevating those around you, and developing the discernment, resilience, and character to lead within our house, in our community, and throughout our lives.
Exceptional men don't wait to be asked to exceed expectations. They challenge themselves and each other to think more deeply and question more boldly. True scholarship means treating intellectual excellence as a standard rather than an achievement, pursuing ideas with restless curiosity, and continually expanding our knowledge, sharpening our thinking, and becoming more capable, thoughtful, and well-rounded men.
S C H O L A R S H I P
A brotherhood only earns its standing when its members look beyond personal ambition, taking active ownership of the world around them to drive meaningful impact. Real service rejects passive obligations, mandated hours, and surface-level charity in favor of the discipline to leave every environment better than we found it. True service means deploying our time, energy, and resources toward our campus and broader community, leveraging our collective strength to elevate others and contribute to something far larger than ourselves.
S E R V I C E
A group of individuals only becomes a brotherhood when truth lives inside it first, before it's ever asked to live outside it. Ethos is not a value we post, but the courage to make the hard call, the integrity to do what we said we'd do, and the accountability to answer for it when no one's watching. True ethos means being truthful with ourselves, standing for what's right over what's popular even when it's inconvenient, and bearing a character that outlasts our time within the walls of One Forest Park Lane.
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