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			{{Short description\|American multicultural collegiate fraternity}}
	{{Refimprove\|date=July 2008}}
			{{Primary sources\|date=May 2024}}
	{{Infobox Fraternity		{{Infobox Fraternity
			\| name = Psi Sigma Phi
	\|letters = ΨΣΦ
			\| letters = {{lang\|grc\|ΨΣΦ}}
	\|name = Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural
	\|crest = ]		\| crest = PSPShield.png
			\| image_size = 180px
	\|founded = {{start date and years ago\|1990\|12\|12}}
			\| alt = The official Shield of Psi Sigma Phi
	\|birthplace = ] and ]
			\| founded = {{start date and years ago\|1990\|12\|12}}
	\|type = ]
			\| birthplace = {{plainlist\|
	\|emphasis = Multiculturalism and Service
			*]
	\|scope = National
			*]
	\|motto = ''Multicultural by birth, not by choice''
			}}
	\|colors = {{color box\|#000000}} ] <br> {{color box\|#CCCCCC}} ] <br> {{color box\|#FFFFFF}} ]
			\| affiliation = NMGC
	\|symbol = Almighty Knight
			\| chapters = 17
	\|nickname = Phimen
			\| status = Active
	\|address = P.O. Box 3062
			\| type = Cultural
	\|city = ]
			\| emphasis = Multiculturalism
	\|state = ]
			\| scope = National
	\|country = United States
			\| pillars = Education, Brotherhood, Multiculturalism, Service
	\|homepage = {{URL\|www.psisigmaphi.org}}
			\| motto = "Multicultural by birth, not by choice'"
			\| colors = {{color box\|#000000}} ], {{color box\|#CCCCCC}} ], and {{color box\|#FFFFFF}} ]
			\| symbol = Almighty Knight
			\| nickname = Phimen, Phiman
			\| address = 344 Grove Street, #4017
			\| city = ]
			\| state = ]
			\| ZIP code = 07302
			\| country = United States
			\| homepage = {{URL\|www.psisigmaphi.org}}
	}}		}}

	'''Psi Sigma Phi''' ('''ΨΣΦ''') ~~Multicultural Fraternity, Incorporated~~ was founded December 12, 1990, at ] and ]. The Eighteen Founding Fathers believed that multiculturalism is not indicative of the physical composition of an organization on a chapter or national level; it is viewed as a state of mind––a philosophy that embraces any ~~and all~~ aspects of ] with unconditional respect and equality.		'''Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.''' ('''{{lang\|grc\|ΨΣΦ}}''') was founded December 12, 1990, at ] and ]. The Eighteen Founding Fathers believed that multiculturalism is not indicative of the physical composition of an organization on a chapter or national level; it is viewed as a state of mind––a philosophy that embraces any aspects of ] with unconditional respect and equality. It is a ] member.

	== ~~About Psi Sigma Phi~~ ==		== History ==

	Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. was co-founded on December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University (at the time ] State College) as a service-oriented, multicultural ].		Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. was co-founded on December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University (at the time ] State College) as a service-oriented, multicultural ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Fraternity History \|url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/fraternity-history.html \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|title=Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Incorporated \|url=https://nationalmgc.org/post_member/psi-sigma-phi-multicultural-fraternity/ \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=National Multicultural Greek Council}}</ref>

	At the time of its founding, male college students could join only mainstream fraternities or fraternities that were predominantly ], ], or ]. Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students.		At the time of its founding, male college students in New Jersey could join only mainstream fraternities or fraternities that were predominantly ], ], or ].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students.<ref name=":0" />

			The founding fathers of Psi Sigma Phi were:<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Founding Fathers \|url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/founding-fathers.html \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}</ref>
	Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is to be accomplished through hard work, sacrifice and courage from all of its brothers - brothers who together strive to break social fears and ignorance.
			{{columns-list\|colwidth=15em\|
			* Denny William Aguilar
			* Travis Sheldon Anderson
			* Juanito Patricio Chiluisa
			* Marco Antonio Costoso
			* John Escalante
			* Rafael Rosario Figueroa Jr.
			* Jesus Garcia
			* Aramiz Gonzales
			* Victor Drew Hanson
			* Marcelino Jimenez Jr.

			* William Mir
	== Philanthropy ==
			* Efrain Nunez Jr.
	Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated in on a national level include:
			* Gordon Patterson
			* Edwin Reyes
			* Tomas de los Reyes III
			* Herbert Roman
			* David Bilal Sharif
			* Milton Suarez
			}}
			Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is accomplished through hard work, sacrifice, and courage from all of its brothers, who strive to break social fears and ignorance.

			The fraternity is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council.<ref name=":1" />
	*]
	*] Walk (New Jersey)
	*] (Walk)
	*Hyacinth ] Walk
	*SHU 500 (])
	*] of New Jersey
	*]
	*Valerie Fund
	*] ]
	*Dove Services (Seton Hall University)
	*] Program

	== ~~Chapters and Colonies~~ ==		== Symbols ==
			The fraternity's colors are black, silver, and white.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|title=Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. {{!}} Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life \|url=https://www.ramapo.edu/greek/chapters/psi-sigma-phi-multicultural-fraternity-inc/ \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Ramapo College \|language=en-US}}</ref> Its symbol is the Almighty Knight.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|title=Phi Sigma Psi Mu Chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte \|url=https://uncc49erdgc.wixsite.com/discoverdgc/psi-sigma-phi \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=The Diversified Greek Council, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte \|language=en}}</ref> Its motto is "Multicultural by birth not by choice".<ref name=":3" /> Its pillars are: "Our Sword is Education, Our Shield is Brotherhood, Our Armor is Multiculturalism, Our Steed is Service."

			== Philanthropy ==
	*Patriarch Alpha Chapter - ], New Jersey
			Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated in on a national level include ], ] of New Jersey, ], ] ], and ].
	*Baronet Beta Chapter - ], New Jersey

	*Gallant Gamma Chapter - ], New Jersey
			== Chapters ==
	*Dynast Delta Chapter - ], New Jersey
			Following is a list of Psi Sigma Phi chapters.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Other Chapters \|url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/other-chapters.html \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Undergraduate Chapters \|url=https://psisigmaphi.org/join/undergraduate-chapters/ \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Psi Sigma Phi \|language=en-US}}</ref> Active chapters are indicated in '''bold'''. Inactive chapters are in ''italics''.
	*Elite Epsilon Chapter<ref>http://www.rupsp.weebly.com</ref> - ], New Jersey
			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	*Zulu Zeta Chapter - ], New Jersey
			!Chapter
	*Heroic Eta Chapter - ], Utah
			!Charter date
	*Triumphant Theta Chapter - ], New Jersey
			!Institution
	*Infinite Iota Chapter - ], Pennsylvania
			!Location
	*Cryptik Kappa Chapter - ], North Carolina
			!Status
	*LeCypher Lambda Chapter - ], Pennsylvania
			!References
	*Valiant Mu Chapter - ], North Carolina
			\|-
	*Imperial Nu Chapter - ], Utah
			\|''Alpha''
	*Xalted Xi Chapter - ], Pennsylvania
			\|{{DTS\|December 12, 1990}}
	*Eternal Omicron Chapter - ], New Jersey
			\|]
	*Prodigal Pi Chapter - ], North Carolina
	*Relentless Rho Chapter - ], New Jersey		\|]
			\|Inactive
	*Eminent Sigma Chapter - ], New Jersey
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Beta'''
			\|{{DTS\|December 12, 1990}}
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Gamma'''
			\|October 11, 1991
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|Delta
			\|September 16, 2000
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Inactive
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Epsilon'''
			\|August 18, 1994
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Home \|url=http://rupsp.weebly.com/ \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter}}</ref>
			\|-
			\|'''Zeta'''
			\|November 29, 2001 – 20xx ?; 2018
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|<ref name=":2" />
			\|-
			\|'''Eta'''
			\|April 12, 2000
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Theta'''
			\|June 24, 2000
			\|New Jersey Area
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|''Iota''
			\|January 27, 2001
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Inactive
			\|
			\|-
			\|''Kappa''
			\|October 31, 2003
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Inactive
			\|
			\|-
			\|''Lambda''
			\|April 28, 2007
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Inactive
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Mu'''
			\|July 15, 2007
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Nu'''
			\|September 10, 2008
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Xi'''
			\|November 29, 2008
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Omicron'''
			\|April 28, 2010
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Pi'''
			\|November 30, 2010
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Rho'''
			\|November 22, 2014
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Sigma'''
			\|November 25, 2015
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Tau'''
			\|November 13, 2018
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Upsilon'''
			\|November 10, 2019
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|
			\|-
			\|'''Phi'''
			\|2020
			\|]
			\|]
			\|Active
			\|<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Fraternities and Sororities at CC \|url=https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/fraternities-sororities/index.html \|access-date=2024-05-26 \|website=Colorado College}}</ref>
			\|}

	==See also==		==See also==

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	==References==		==References==
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Psi Sigma Phi
ΨΣΦ

Founded	December 12, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-12-12) Montclair State University New Jersey City University
Type	Cultural
Affiliation	NMGC
Status	Active
Emphasis	Multiculturalism
Scope	National
Motto	"Multicultural by birth, not by choice'"
Pillars	Education, Brotherhood, Multiculturalism, Service
Colors	Black, Silver, and White
Symbol	Almighty Knight
Chapters	17
Nickname	Phimen, Phiman
Headquarters	344 Grove Street, #4017 Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 United States
Website	www.psisigmaphi.org

Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. (ΨΣΦ) was founded December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University. The Eighteen Founding Fathers believed that multiculturalism is not indicative of the physical composition of an organization on a chapter or national level; it is viewed as a state of mind––a philosophy that embraces any aspects of cultural identity with unconditional respect and equality. It is a National Multicultural Greek Council member.

History

Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. was co-founded on December 12, 1990, at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University (at the time Jersey City State College) as a service-oriented, multicultural fraternity.

At the time of its founding, male college students in New Jersey could join only mainstream fraternities or fraternities that were predominantly Latin-American, African-American, or Asian-American. Psi Sigma Phi's founders created the fraternity to emphasize the importance of multiculturalism in the lives of college students.

The founding fathers of Psi Sigma Phi were:

Denny William Aguilar
Travis Sheldon Anderson
Juanito Patricio Chiluisa
Marco Antonio Costoso
John Escalante
Rafael Rosario Figueroa Jr.
Jesus Garcia
Aramiz Gonzales
Victor Drew Hanson
Marcelino Jimenez Jr.

William Mir
Efrain Nunez Jr.
Gordon Patterson
Edwin Reyes
Tomas de los Reyes III
Herbert Roman
David Bilal Sharif
Milton Suarez

Psi Sigma Phi's fraternal goal is to establish a unique bond among men of different cultures. This goal is accomplished through hard work, sacrifice, and courage from all of its brothers, who strive to break social fears and ignorance.

The fraternity is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council.

Symbols

The fraternity's colors are black, silver, and white. Its symbol is the Almighty Knight. Its motto is "Multicultural by birth not by choice". Its pillars are: "Our Sword is Education, Our Shield is Brotherhood, Our Armor is Multiculturalism, Our Steed is Service."

Philanthropy

Psi Sigma Phi's national philanthropy is the Kidney and Urology Foundation. Other services participated in on a national level include City Year, Food Bank of New Jersey, American Cancer Society, Newark Soup Kitchens, and Adopt a Highway.

Chapters

Following is a list of Psi Sigma Phi chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter	Charter date	Institution	Location	Status
Alpha	December 12, 1990	Montclair State University	Montclair, New Jersey	Inactive
Beta	December 12, 1990	New Jersey City University	Jersey City, New Jersey	Active
Gamma	October 11, 1991	Seton Hall University	South Orange, New Jersey	Active
Delta	September 16, 2000	Kean University	Union, New Jersey	Inactive
Epsilon	August 18, 1994	Rutgers University–New Brunswick	New Brunswick, New Jersey	Active
Zeta	November 29, 2001 – 20xx ?; 2018	Ramapo College	Mahwah, New Jersey	Active
Eta	April 12, 2000	Utah State University	Logan, Utah	Active
Theta	June 24, 2000	New Jersey Area	Jersey City, New Jersey	Active
Iota	January 27, 2001	Pennsylvania State University	State College, Pennsylvania	Inactive
Kappa	October 31, 2003	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, North Carolina	Inactive
Lambda	April 28, 2007	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	Shippensburg, Pennsylvania	Inactive
Mu	July 15, 2007	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	Charlotte, North Carolina	Active
Nu	September 10, 2008	Weber State University	Ogden, Utah	Active
Xi	November 29, 2008	Temple University	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Active
Omicron	April 28, 2010	Rowan University	Glassboro, New Jersey	Active
Pi	November 30, 2010	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro, North Carolina	Active
Rho	November 22, 2014	Caldwell University	Caldwell, New Jersey	Active
Sigma	November 25, 2015	Felician University	Rutherford, New Jersey	Active
Tau	November 13, 2018	Bloomfield College	Bloomfield, New Jersey	Active
Upsilon	November 10, 2019	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond, Virginia	Active
Phi	2020	Colorado College	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Active

References

^ "Fraternity History". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
^ "Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity Incorporated". National Multicultural Greek Council. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
"Founding Fathers". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
^ "Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life". Ramapo College. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
^ "Phi Sigma Psi Mu Chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte". The Diversified Greek Council, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
"Other Chapters". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
"Undergraduate Chapters". Psi Sigma Phi. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
"Home". Rutgers University - Elite Epsilon Chapter. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
"Fraternities and Sororities at CC". Colorado College. Retrieved 2024-05-26.

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