New Member Expectations

Welcome to the Beta-Chi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity! Kappa Sigma is the largest college social fraternity in the world with more that 200,000 members, including 17,000 undergraduates. The Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma at The Missouri University of Science and Technology has won the prestigious FACE award four of the last five years, including back-to-back years in 2023 and 2024. FACE is the “Founders Award for Chapter Excellence” and is the national benchmark award in Kappa Sigma recognizing the very best undergraduate chapters. Our chapter was established in December of 1903, and since our founding we have prided ourselves with having a long track record of developing young men for successful careers. Highlights of our successful alumni ranged from Fortune 100 CEOs, to private business owners, to university presidents, to CIA operatives, and high level military personnel. Many of our successful alumni developed much of their experience while being a part of our chapter during college. Their strong careers began with a strong educational foundation and strong interpersonal skills that were developed and nurtured during their membership of our chapter. To that end, our new member period, our “pledge period”, focuses on academics and interpersonal skills required to have a successful career after college. Our members are focused on academics, philanthropy, community involvement, fitness, leadership, and fellowship.

The following New Member Manual will give a clear view on what is to expect during the first semester of college for an incoming new member of the chapter. It will address the new member education program, academics, events, and our commitment to have a welcoming, accepting, and hazing-free organization.