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FAQ

1. Why join Phi Sigma Rho?

Phi Sigma Rho has provided a balance between school and social life for thousands of young women since 1984. The sisters of Phi Sigma Rho have grown into professional women ready to face the world because of this balance. Women of diverse backgrounds and interests have chosen to become sisters of Phi Sigma Rho for numerous reasons:

·         Our sisters meet other women in the traditionally male dominated fields, but they also form a bond of friendship and encouragement.

·         Becoming a sister enables these women to stay active on campus, find study assistance, experience leadership and participate in community service, social activities, and even career development.

·         Being a sister of Phi Sigma Rho connects you to a tremendous network of women engineers throughout the country and provides you with contacts to recent Penn State graduates in industry.

Because the Phi Sigma Rho chapter at Penn State was established in March 2002, all sisters (including new ones) have the opportunity to have leadership positions that will help shape the direction of Phi Sigma Rho.

2. What does Phi Sigma Rho focus on?

Phi Sigma Rho focuses on actively involving its members with Social, Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood activities. Some of the highlights of each focus are listed below.

SOCIAL

·         Provides a balance between studies and having fun

·         Female friends in male dominated majors

·         Part of the Greek Community

·         Participation in Homecoming and THON

SCHOLARSHIP

·         Support and encouragement from sisters

·         Similar majors and similar classes

·         Networking, networking, networking!

·         Mentoring

·         Leadership opportunities

·         Alumnae in workforce

SERVICE

·         Opportunity to better community and reach out with a group of friends

·         Girl Scout Saturdays - chance to make positive impact on young girls and encourage them to explore science and technical possibilities

·         THON - World's largest student-run philanthropy

SISTERHOOD

·         Strong bonds between sisters

·         Development of lifetime relationships

·         Friends who really understand the challenging curriculum

·         Sisters across the nation

·         Alumnae activities

3. What majors can join?

All interested women in majors in the College of Engineering are invited, as well as engineering majors in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

4. Do you have any GPA requirements?

Phi Sigma Rho has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to join.

5. Do I have to pay any money to join?

Yes. Dues are paid on a semester basis and are currently $185 per semester. A portion of this amount is for National dues and insurance.

6. Does Phi Sigma Rho have dorm housing or a house?

Currently there is no official Phi Sigma Rho housing, although a number of sisters do choose to live together. There is a housing committee looking into reserving dorm space, apartments, and houses as living options for sisters.

7. How can I join!

You can email us at psr@engr.psu.edu, and you can check out our Rush Events this semester!