The Chi Phi Fraternity is an organization that calls for its members to uphold 3 core values; Truth, Honor and Personal Integrity. These 3 standards have stood the test of time, dating back to the year 1824, the year that Chi Phi was founded, making it the oldest social fraternity in the United States. The chapter’s members at West Virginia Wesleyan College have sought to continue to teach these core values since 1965.
What makes Chi Phi unique from the other organizations on Wesleyan’s campus is a question that could be answered both easily and at length by any member. Chi Phi has prided itself on many things over the last 4 decades at Wesleyan, but historically, it has maintained one quality; the closeness of its members. While its brothers have been diverse in their studies, athletics, interests, likes and dislikes, Chi Phi is regarded and respected for being "tight knit."
The opportunities are abundant for expanding your experience at Wesleyan upon becoming a member of Chi Phi. How? You will have the prospect of gaining leadership experience, creating a relationship with the administration of our college, learning from alumni, involving yourself with the Buckhannon community in positive projects, and working with peers of other organizations. Sure, hanging out with your closest friends in a 3-story house instead of a dorm is a perk, but there are other rewarding experiences that members of Chi Phi continue to take part in on a yearly basis. Planned events often allow us as friends and brothers to help those who may not be as fortunate as us. An annual carwash with proceeds going to Stockert Youth Center, participation in the Relay for Life and annual clothing drives for needy families are a few examples of the outreach functions that brothers organize and participate in.
Besides not having to worry about finding a social function on a Friday night as well as benefiting from events reserved just for members, life in the Chi Phi house with those you are closest with gives you a home at Wesleyan and a remarkable opportunity for living four (maybe five) years in college above average.