Pi Beta Phi
The first Pi Beta Phi chapter in the state of California, California Alpha, was originally installed at Stanford University on September 13, 1893. Since then, nationally and here at Stanford, we have supported the values of Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others, and Sincere Friendship.
To be a Pi Phi is to be a leader, a trailblazer, a risk-taker, and to have a group of them supporting you at all times. At Pi Phi, we strive to be the best version of ourselves and to leave the world a better place than we found it. We firmly believe this is best achieved through facilitating the creation of a diverse, caring community of women who are consistently pushing each other to be better.
Pi Phis are always learning from each other, whether on the court, in the classroom, in the water, or on the stage. Our close knit community of active members are involved in over 100 organizations all across campus, leading Stanford Women in Finance, Stanford Women in Business, and Stanford Women in Politics. Our members show their creative side in the performing arts by being a part of Everyday People, Dance Marathon, and the Stanford Dollies. They express themselves on the page by writing for the Daily, designing the Marriage Pact, and organizing FashionX events. Pi Phis also have the opportunity to show off the vibrant Stanford community to prospective students, tourists, and community members by acting as tour guides.
In addition to the clubs and organizations our members are involved with, Stanford Pi Phis take an active role in fighting for educational equity in Northern California. Through our philanthropic efforts with nonprofit organization Read → Lead → Achieve, we help close the literacy gaps in low-income preschool and elementary school students. In 2021, our chapter helped Pi Beta Phi National distribute 196,000 books to communities in need across the nation, and worked to raise money during our signature service events— Pi Beta Paradise and Arrow Spike.
Even more so than Stanford being home, for the members of Pi Beta Phi, the 517 is home. This home includes endless laughter, hugs, and a supportive community of empowering, loving, and successful women. Together, Pi Phis crush problem sets, hike the dish, fountain hop, and even co-found companies and initiatives – all while rallying for our community, social gatherings, and philanthropic events! At the house, Pi Phis can be found coding in the kitchen, doing impromptu movie nights in the lounge, and making cookies at 2:00 am. The house is the physical manifestation of the Pi Phi community— a community that we strive to make as welcoming as possible for all Stanford students.
Here at Pi Phi, we believe that an organization-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is imperative. We recognize the problems within Greek life, both nationally and at Stanford, as well as recognize that the system is in need of positive change. It is a system that, among other things, needs to be more inclusive, more transparent, more financially accessible, and more representative of the Stanford community. At Pi Phi, we are committed to ensuring that these needs are transformed into action. In the past three years, Stanford Pi Phi has…
No matter where we are, Pi Phis support each other through thick and thin. And we want every aspect of our community to reflect this. We laugh together, cry together, accomplish goals together, and lift each other up. Whether on campus, virtually, abroad, or beyond the farm, your fellow angels will always be cheering you on! And once you become an angel, it’s for life. Boom boom!
**NOTE: Over the past year, we have been having thoughtful discussions about the current reality of our organization. We recognize our complicity in upholding the racism, classism, and sexism inherent in the Greek system. We are taking the time to identify the norms, systems, and beliefs that need to be dismantled within our chapter and Stanford Greek Life in order to become a truly inclusive and supportive community. While progress has been made within our chapter in the past months, we continue to reflect on the changes that need to be implemented. For more information, a more complete plan of action is posted to our website.
Financial Breakdown:
Financial Aid Opportunities:
Our national organization provides scholarship opportunities for Pi Beta Phi members which go to university tuition. Our chapter, CA Alpha, has a scholarship designated just to our members through the national organization. For more information on Pi Beta Phi’s scholarships, here is the link to our website. We are the most financially accessible Greek organization at Stanford with the lowest dues and best financial aid system on campus.
**NOTE: Our chapter recognizes that financial barriers continue to prevent inclusivity within Greek life. We have been working diligently over this past year to reduce dues for our members, especially during these uncertain times. We are working with our nationals, regional team, and FSL to find more opportunities to reduce fees and adjust our budget to allow for financial accessibility. Our chapter never wants finances to be preventative in a PNM’s interest in joining our community, and we are willing to work privately with any and all individuals to design solutions in regard to payments.
The first Pi Beta Phi chapter in the state of California, California Alpha, was originally installed at Stanford University on September 13, 1893. Since then, nationally and here at Stanford, we have supported the values of Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others, and Sincere Friendship.
To be a Pi Phi is to be a leader, a trailblazer, a risk-taker, and to have a group of them supporting you at all times. At Pi Phi, we strive to be the best version of ourselves and to leave the world a better place than we found it. We firmly believe this is best achieved through facilitating the creation of a diverse, caring community of women who are consistently pushing each other to be better.
Pi Phis are always learning from each other, whether on the court, in the classroom, in the water, or on the stage. Our close knit community of active members are involved in over 100 organizations all across campus, leading Stanford Women in Finance, Stanford Women in Business, and Stanford Women in Politics. Our members show their creative side in the performing arts by being a part of Everyday People, Dance Marathon, and the Stanford Dollies. They express themselves on the page by writing for the Daily, designing the Marriage Pact, and organizing FashionX events. Pi Phis also have the opportunity to show off the vibrant Stanford community to prospective students, tourists, and community members by acting as tour guides.
In addition to the clubs and organizations our members are involved with, Stanford Pi Phis take an active role in fighting for educational equity in Northern California. Through our philanthropic efforts with nonprofit organization Read → Lead → Achieve, we help close the literacy gaps in low-income preschool and elementary school students. In 2021, our chapter helped Pi Beta Phi National distribute 196,000 books to communities in need across the nation, and worked to raise money during our signature service events— Pi Beta Paradise and Arrow Spike.
Even more so than Stanford being home, for the members of Pi Beta Phi, the 517 is home. This home includes endless laughter, hugs, and a supportive community of empowering, loving, and successful women. Together, Pi Phis crush problem sets, hike the dish, fountain hop, and even co-found companies and initiatives – all while rallying for our community, social gatherings, and philanthropic events! At the house, Pi Phis can be found coding in the kitchen, doing impromptu movie nights in the lounge, and making cookies at 2:00 am. The house is the physical manifestation of the Pi Phi community— a community that we strive to make as welcoming as possible for all Stanford students.
Here at Pi Phi, we believe that an organization-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is imperative. We recognize the problems within Greek life, both nationally and at Stanford, as well as recognize that the system is in need of positive change. It is a system that, among other things, needs to be more inclusive, more transparent, more financially accessible, and more representative of the Stanford community. At Pi Phi, we are committed to ensuring that these needs are transformed into action. In the past three years, Stanford Pi Phi has…
- Created a DEI Vice President and Director position within chapter leadership;
- Successfully lobbied with Pi Phi National to mandate DEI positions in all chapters across the country;
- Restructured our executive board to have DEI integrated in each branch, including Finances, Operations, Risk Management, Member Experience and Recruitment;
- Facilitated the creation of a safe space dedicated to open discussions surrounding mental health and lived experiences;
- Performed an annual demographic survey of our members;
- Held mandatory DEI trainings for all chapter members;
- Created an anonymous reporting system for DEI-related issues to get feedback and hold members accountable to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for everyone.
No matter where we are, Pi Phis support each other through thick and thin. And we want every aspect of our community to reflect this. We laugh together, cry together, accomplish goals together, and lift each other up. Whether on campus, virtually, abroad, or beyond the farm, your fellow angels will always be cheering you on! And once you become an angel, it’s for life. Boom boom!
**NOTE: Over the past year, we have been having thoughtful discussions about the current reality of our organization. We recognize our complicity in upholding the racism, classism, and sexism inherent in the Greek system. We are taking the time to identify the norms, systems, and beliefs that need to be dismantled within our chapter and Stanford Greek Life in order to become a truly inclusive and supportive community. While progress has been made within our chapter in the past months, we continue to reflect on the changes that need to be implemented. For more information, a more complete plan of action is posted to our website.
Financial Breakdown:
- New Member Dues: $380 (includes additional one-time fees for new members)
- Avg. Active Member Dues per Quarter: $250 (includes national and chapter dues)
Financial Aid Opportunities:
Our national organization provides scholarship opportunities for Pi Beta Phi members which go to university tuition. Our chapter, CA Alpha, has a scholarship designated just to our members through the national organization. For more information on Pi Beta Phi’s scholarships, here is the link to our website. We are the most financially accessible Greek organization at Stanford with the lowest dues and best financial aid system on campus.
**NOTE: Our chapter recognizes that financial barriers continue to prevent inclusivity within Greek life. We have been working diligently over this past year to reduce dues for our members, especially during these uncertain times. We are working with our nationals, regional team, and FSL to find more opportunities to reduce fees and adjust our budget to allow for financial accessibility. Our chapter never wants finances to be preventative in a PNM’s interest in joining our community, and we are willing to work privately with any and all individuals to design solutions in regard to payments.
