Rush
What is Rush?
Rush is a period for anyone interested in Greek life to meet the members of the organization. By throwing events for our rushes to attend, we hope to provide an opportunity for you to get to know the brothers better and to learn more about the fraternity. There is absolutely no obligation in rushing. Rush merely provides a comfortable means through which students who are interested in our fraternity can ask questions and interact with the brothers while having fun at the same time. Rush also provides a great opportunity for us to show the student body how Pi Delta Psi remains active in the community in pursuit of the goals our fraternity was founded upon.
Common Misconceptions
You've seen Animal House. You know all about the keg parties and the beer bashes that fraternities revolve around - all the endless partying and constant enebriation that members of every fraternity no doubt experience during their entire time at college. You know all this and more... because you saw it in the movies.
But if movies were true, British Secret Service agents could single-handedly save the world from total annihilation, Keanu Reeves would know kung fu, and apes would rule the planet.
American media has stereotyped Greek life into a cliche that many students come to college believing. Many students base their judgements of Greek life on these stereotypes, never bothering to learn more about certain fraternities or sororities and how it affects the lives of the brothers and sisters. However, one important aspect about fraternity life they fail to see is that, for many brothers, the fraternity is their second home, and to others it is their first and only home. Many brothers feel more comfortable discussing personal matters with the fraternity, rather than with their family. The fraternity is a place where brothers can turn to when they have a conflict, whether it be financial or scholastic, emotional or mental, and know they will never be ignored and always understood.
Do I have to be Asian?
Pi Delta Psi is an Asian-interest cultural fraternity that seeks to educate others about our different heritages. One of the best ways to learn about these cultures is to pledge Pi Delta Psi. Anybody from any ethnicity who is interested in learning more about Asian culture and who has a desire to help spread cultural understanding is welcome in our fraternity. Pi Delta Psi has Asian, Caucasian, Latino, and African-American brothers across the nation, and members of Pi Delta Psi are proud to call men of any ethnicity who complete the pledging process their brother.
Isn't there more to college?
Yes. Although the fraternity opens the student up to a limitless amount of activities and events, we do not see fraternity life as a replacement for other activities on campus, but the perfect complement. Becoming a member of Pi Delta Psi would in no way ever stop you from participating in other organizations; in fact, many of our brothers are members of other student associations and regularly interact with and deal with several organizations on campus.
Will it hurt my grades?
Fraternity life should in no way hurt your grades; in fact, in many ways it can help. One of the pillars of Pi Delta Psi is Academic Achievement. The fraternity is an incredibly valuable academic resource for its brothers, as brothers are often able to help each other with their classes.
So why Pi Delta Psi?
- Pi Delta Psi is the first and ONLY Asian Cultural Fraternity @ Stony Brook University.
- Be a Leader and not a Follower - be a part of the roots of a Fraternity
- We are the fastest growing organization of its kind - 16 chapters in 10 years
- Learn about other Asian cultures and share your knowledge with others.
- A chance to make a difference and give back to your community.
- Never a dull moment with numerous social events held throughout the year.
- Brotherhood is Eternal - You can always count on your Brothers.
- After graduation, the opportunities only get better with our network of Alumni.
- Unlimited opportunities to meet new people.