The history of Phi Sigma Phi begins not so much with an actual date, but rather with the evolution of ideals and dedication to independence and freedom of choice. On July 30, 1988, in South Bend, Indiana, Phi Sigma Phi National Fraternity was formally organized to serve as a national organization, uniting college men who wished to share in the spirit of true friendship and brotherhood. Years of fraternity experience and know-how laid the foundation of this new national fraternity.
The group of alumni and undergraduate college men who were the driving force behind the formation of Phi Sigma Phi were alumni and former chapter members of Phi Sigma Epsilon who elected not to participate in a merger between Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa in 1985. Seven chapters and select alumni supported this new and independent organization. The undergraduate chapters which became “The Founding Seven” of Phi Sigma Phi were:
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Michigan
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin
West Virginia Wesleyan College, West Virginia
Concord College, Athens, West Virginia
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Wisconsin