Editing Sigma Pi (section)

==Membership==
[[File:EpsilonPi Urbana Illinois 4420.jpg|thumb|Sigma Pi house at the University of Illinois at Urbana]]

Sigma Pi, like many social fraternities, limits membership to men only. Requirements can vary by campus, depending on the rules of the university or college and the standards dictated by the campus [[Interfraternity Council]]. Generally Sigma Pi requires members to be in good academic standing and be active in the campus community. Potential members meet the brothers of a chapter during a process called rush. Following rush, the chapter convenes and votes on potential new members. With a favorable vote by the entire chapter, a potential new member will be offered a bid to join the local Sigma Pi chapter. If accepted, the man begins his pledgeship. Sigma Pi defines a pledge as "a man who has assented to become a member and who has been elected to membership but has not yet been initiated."

During this period the pledge and the fraternity come to know each other better and mutually reaffirm the decision to become full members in Sigma Pi. During his pledgeship, a man will learn about the fraternity's history, operations, and reasons for existence. He will also learn how his specific chapter operates and what is expected of him as a brother. A pledge has no right to exert influence on chapter policy or organization until he is granted full membership upon initiation; however, a pledge should still participate in conversations about chapter policy and organization with initiated members. Generally the pledge should speak through his big brother or the new member educator.<ref name="IBelieve" /> Although not an initiated member, a pledge should not be viewed as less than or unequal to a member. He simply does not know the secrets and rituals of Sigma Pi. His status as a pledge in no way entitles members to treat him any differently than any other member of Sigma Pi.<ref name=IBelieve/>

===Obligations of members===
Sigma Pi demands its members have a reasonable amount of interest and participation in its affairs. Sigma Pi's expectations are summarized by its ten obligations. All brothers are expected to regard each obligation with utmost seriousness and strive to work towards their fulfillment. If properly followed, these obligations help make Sigma Pi chapters run effectively and efficiently as well as making Sigma Pi men outstanding members of their communities and society.<ref name="IBelieve" />

# Give proper attention to the interests of Sigma Pi.
# Regard the Fraternity with a spirit of sincerity and respect and give earnest considerations to its teachings and ideals.
# Meet Financial Obligations Promptly And Fully.
# Cheerfully perform tasks that may be assigned for the good of the [[Fraternity]].
# At all times be a [[gentleman]] and use moderation in all things.
# Strive at all times to cooperate for the good of the Fraternity.
# Work diligently to maintain good [[scholarship]].
# Participate in worthy college activities.
# Profit by associations with men in a spirit of [[fraternalism]].
# Be an exemplary Sigma Pi and [[citizen]].

===Expectations of membership===
Sigma Pi has several expectations of members to help them gain the most from their membership in Sigma Pi. These expectations are expressed below.<ref name=IBelieve/>

# I will respect the dignity of all persons, and therefore, I will not physically, psychologically, or sexually abuse any human being.
# I will respect the rights of property, both others and my own; therefore I will not, nor will I tolerate, the abuse of private or community property.
# I will pay all of my financial obligations in a timely manner.
# I will not use nor support the use of illegal drugs.
# I will not abuse nor support the abuse of alcohol.
# I acknowledge that a clean and an attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.
# I will confront the members of my Fraternity who are violating the bylaws and policies.