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Colonizing A Chapter of Phi Beta Fraternity

Phi Beta has chapters across the country. If there is not a chapter of Phi Beta at your school or in your city, we have a process of creating a new chapter called colonization.

This process may seem like an overwhelming task, but we have a program to help you through the process.

Collegiate Chapter Colonization

  • Obtain a "Letter of Verification" from the Director of Student Activities. This gives Phi Beta permission to colonize on your campus.
  • Find two other interested people to share the responsibility with you. The three of you will divide the duties and become your colony's first three officers: Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer and Fraternal Education Officer.
  • Recruit another seven (or more) people for your chapter. A minimum of ten qualified students is required for a charter. Students must be at least second semester freshmen and a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
  • Become familiar with basic Phi Beta information.
  • Write your chapter's bylaws.
  • Hold a fundraiser to establish your chapter's funds.
  • Obtain campus recognition. This proceedure varies from campus to campus. See your Director of Student Activities and/or Director of Greek Life for what your group must do on your campus.

    • Contact Phi Beta's National VP Collegiates for further information on colonization.

    Alumni Chapter Colonization

  • Find two other interested people to share the responsibility with you. The three of you will divide the duties and become your colony's first three officers: president, secretary, and treasurer.
  • Recruit another seven (or more) people interested in Phi Beta. You will need a minimum of 10 members to install a chapter.
  • Become familiar with basic Phi Beta information.
  • Write your chapter's bylaws.
  • Hold a fundraiser to establish your chapter's funds.
  • Complete the Alumni Chapter Colonization form (available from the National VP Alumni).

    • Contact Phi Beta's National VP Alumni for further information on colonization.

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