Kappa Sigma Facts
Reprinted with permission from Kappa Sigma International Web Site
Founding
Kappa Sigma Fraternity was founded at the University of Virginia December 10, 1869 .
Ranking
As of 2003, Kappa Sigma has existed on 289 campuses throughout the United States and Canada. Over 250,000 men have been initiated into the Fraternity which currently includes over 158,000 living alumni and 10,000 undergraduates.
Scholarships
The Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund awards over $250,000 each year to qualified brothers of the Fraternity who excel in the classroom, on campus, in the community and within the Fraternity. These brothers represent the best and brightest of Kappa Sigma undergraduates. Since 1948, the Endowment Fund has awarded more the $3.5 million to thousands of deserving Kappa Sigma brothers.
Programs and Awards
Kappa Sigma has developed outstanding, progressive programs in alcohol and drug education (My Brother's Keeper), individual and chapter scholarship, and recognizes excellence with individual, chapter and alumnus awards.
Alumni
Kappa Sigma has over 100 alumni chapters throughout North America that actively support our undergraduate chapters.
Standards
Kappa Sigma forbids hazing. The Fraternity fosters meaningful pledging experiences by offering a progressive pledge education program.
Headquarters
Kappa Sigma headquarters in located in Charlottesville, Virginia very near the Downtown Mall and the University of Virginia campus.
World Wide Web
Kappa Sigma has one of the interfraternal world's most extensive and advanced World Wide Web sites, located at URL: http://www.kappasigma.org/. Kappa Sigma also offers an exclusive Brothers Services site for Kappa Sigma members.