Rush

Here at Pitt we have a recruitment, or "rush," period designed to help you learn more about the Greek organizations. During Recruitment, talk with the members of every Greek organization to find out which is right for you. If both you and the Sigma Chi brothers agree that Sigma Chi is the fraternity for you, you'll be extended a "bid," or invitation to join. If you accept your bid, you will enroll in a pledge, or educational program. The pledge program is designed to teach you more about Sigma Chi and teach the chapter more about you. The process of pledging consists of intellectual exercises, shared experiences, and cultivation of friendship of a higher ordeal, all aimed at enlisting worthy men and meaningful commitment of lifelong duration. The program is designed to be mentally, emotionally, and spiritually stimulating, and therefore hazing and degrading activities are prohibited. The pledge period culminates with initiation, your first introduction to the teachings of our Ritual and the beginning of your life in Sigma Chi. If you have any questions about the process, we invite and encourage you to e-mail our rush chairman, John Wynkoop.

Winter 2008 Rush Schedule

We have a bunch of great events planned for this winter's rush and we invite you to come check them out.

Thursday, January 24th, 6-8 PM: Just like Sigma Chi, PETER'S PUB is a campus legend. Come down to Peter's and meet the Brotherhood while enjoying ENDLESS WINGS.

Friday, January 25th, 5-7 PM: Stop by UNCLE SAM'S and enjoy a PHILLY CHEESESTEAK on the tab of the largest Greek organization on campus.

Saturday, January 26th, 3-6 PM: Come up to the SIGMA CHI HOUSE and challenge the Brothers in a TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT for a chance to win an iPod Nano.

Sunday January 27th, 1-4 PM: Come up to the SIGMA CHI HOUSE and meet the Brothers and Alumni for an afternoon TURKEY ROAST.

Monday, January 28th, 5-8 PM: Take a break from studying and kick back with the Brothers at the SIGMA CHI HOUSE for PIZZA, BILLIARDS, and PS3.

Wednesday, January 30th, 6:30-9 PM Don't miss your last chance to see what Sigma Chi is all about at the SIGMA CHI HOUSE, and enjoy BURGERS AND 'DOGS with the Brothers while watching the Pitt/Villanova game on the big screen.

Friday, Fenruary 1st, 5:01PM: 5:01 Steak Dinner at the SIGMA CHI HOUSE (Invite Only).

Where is the Sigma Chi House at Pitt?

During rush, we encourage you to come up to events at the Fraternity house and around Oakland and get to know the brothers. Our house is located on the hill, across from Pennsylvania Hall.

Significant Sigs

The Significant Sig award is one of the Fraternity's highest honors. It recognizes "those members whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to the name of Sigma Chi." The Sigma Chi Fraternity has recognized more than 800 brothers since the award's inception at the 1935 Grand Chapter. Alumni in any profession, occupation, or service work are eligible for consideration.