Phi Kappa Theta

Fraternity · Interfraternity Council

Known as Phi Kaps · Catholic

In 1920, a group of Catholics denied membership to traditional fraternities formed a social group called "The Amician Club".

Council

Interfraternity Council

At Iowa State

Since 1924

Housing

Chapter house

Founded

Nationally in 1889

About the chapter

Amician is Latin for friend. The club gained strength, membership, and financial standing, culminating in a charter with Phi Kappa, The national Catholic fraternity. The fraternity continued to grow and in 1934 the property at 2110 Lincoln Way was secured to house the brothers. In 1959, two Catholic fraternities, Phi Kappa and Theta Kappa Phi, merged to form Phi Kappa Theta. Membership is open to all faiths while still holding on to its rich catholic roots. 2024 marked Phi Kappa Theta's 100th year at Iowa State as the Iowa Xi Chapter. Members of Phi Kappa Theta go by the five pillars fraternal, intellectual, spiritual, social, and leadership. The men of Phi Kappa Theta strive to create servant leaders for the future, and being a member of Phi Kappa Theta is sure to bring a lifelong brotherhood that enables our men to make the most of their time in college and be the best versions of themselves for the future.

“At Phi Kappa Theta, we pride ourselves on our tight-knit brotherhood. Our five pillars of development, Fraternal, Intellectual, Spiritual, Social, and Leadership, promote our men to be the best versions of themselves and have something to offer every one of our members. When you become a member of Phi Kappa Theta you are not only becoming a member of our fraternity, you are opening the doors to a lifetime of friendship, opportunity, and brotherhood.”

Caden Adams, 2024 Chapter President

Chapter facts

Motto: Give Expecting Nothing Thereof
Philanthropy: Phi Kappacinos, Phi Kap Cookout; Proceeds go towards Children's Miracle Network
Address: 2110 Lincoln Way, Ames
Living: Dorm Style on the Second Floor, Cold-Airs on the Third Floor, Apartments.
Parking: Thirty-two parking spots are open to members living on the property.
Alcohol: Alcohol permitted in the chapter house

As listed by Phi Kappa Theta on its Iowa State SFE page.

How to join

IFC fraternities recruit informally 365 days a year, so there is no single sign-up week. Most chapters have a house south of campus, with room for roughly 29 to 89 members.

SFE interest form

Chapter details and photo come from Iowa State's Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement · 49 student members listed on stuorg.