The Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi at Cornell University celebrated its centennial in the fall of 2013. It has over 50 undergraduate brothers, more than 1,100 alumni, and a strong and dedicated alumni board. It is part of Cornell’s Greek system, with an overall GPA of 3.57, making the chapter one the of the highest-ranked fraternity in terms of academic standing at the university. Mu Chapter is part of Sigma Pi International, which was founded in 1897 at Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana. Sigma Pi International comprises 120 active chapters, six colonies, and over 100,000 alumni.
Mission
To inspire, promote, and support the lifelong development of our brothers.
Vision
Our men will strive for excellence by living our core values.
Core Values
Promote fellowship
Develop character and leadership
Advance heightened moral awareness
Enable academic achievement
Inspire service
Creed
I believe in Sigma Pi, a Fellowship of kindred minds, united in Brotherhood to advance Truth and Justice, to promote Scholarship, to encourage Chivalry, to diffuse Culture, and to develop Character, in the Service of God and Man; and I will strive to make real the Fraternity’s ideals in my own daily life.
Ideals
The ideals of Sigma Pi, which constitute the underlying reason for the Fraternity’s rise, development, and continued existence, are plainly set forth in the Constitution, and are in essence as follows:
- To establish a brotherhood.
- To establish and maintain an aristocracy of learning.
- To raise the standards of morality and develop character.
- To diffuse culture and encourage chivalry.
- To promote the spirit of civic righteousness and quicken the national conscience.
It will be observed that these five objects touch upon three different phases of a man’s life: namely, his Contacts, his Concepts, and his Controls.
The Ten Obligations of Membership
- Give Proper Attention to The Interests of Sigma Pi
- To establish and maintain an aristocracy of learning.
- Regard The Fraternity With Spirit Of Sincerity And Respect And Give Earnest Consideration To Its Teachings And Ideals
- Meet Financial Obligations Promptly And Fully
- Cheerfully Perform Tasks That May Be Assigned For The Good Of The Fraternity
- At All Times Be A Gentleman And Use Moderation In All Things
- Strive At All Times To Cooperate For the Good Of The Fraternity
- Work Diligently To Maintain Good Scholarship
- Participate In Worthy College Activities
- Profit By Associations With Men in Spirit Of Fraternalism
- Be An Exemplary Sigma Pi And Citizen
