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Pi Beta Phi at Iowa State

Pi Beta Phi

Sorority · Collegiate Panhellenic Council

Known as Pi Phi & Angels

The Iowa Gamma Chapter was chartered in 1877 and was the first sorority on Iowa State's campus.

Quick facts

Council

Collegiate Panhellenic Council

At Iowa State

Since 1877

Housing

Chapter house

Founded

Nationally in 1867

About the chapter

Pi Beta Phi's values are integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, philanthropic service to others, personal and intellectual growth, and sincere friendship. Our values are at the core of everything we do as Pi Phis and are part of what brings us together. This chapter is full of members who are passionate, ambitious, and determined to make an impact by being involved in both the Sorority and Fraternity Community as well as the ISU community and Ames community.

“Pi Beta Phi has given me countless memories, leadership opportunities and friends that will turn into lifelong friendships. Thinking back on the girl that came in as a Freshman to now the women of Pi Beta Phi have shaped me and challenged me to grow into a better woman and leader. Beyond friends within the Iowa Gamma chapter I have had the unique experience to meet Pi Phi’s from across the US and Canada. I am forever proud to wear the golden arrow and belong to the wine and silver blue.”
Isabel Wolf, 2025 Vice President of Recruitment

Chapter facts

Motto
Friends and Leaders for Life
Philanthropy
Read; Lead; Achieve
Address
208 Ash Avenue, Ames
Living
single, double and triple room options are available for all members. Women also sleep in cold airs beds or can have an option to sleep in their rooms.
Parking
Pi Phi offers 43 parking spots, on the side of the house along with renting spots from the church next door.
Alcohol
Alcohol-free chapter house

As listed by Pi Beta Phi on its Iowa State SFE page.

How to join

Panhellenic sororities hold Primary Recruitment each fall, before classes start, and Secondary Recruitment through the rest of the school year. Fifteen of the sixteen chapters have a house south of campus.

SFE interest form

Chapter details and photo come from Iowa State's Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement · 9 student members listed on stuorg.

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