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The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated ®, is America's fifth largest, predominately African
American social service fraternity.
On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded the
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated ®, and established the following purpose: “The development and
perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men.”
Purpose: "The Development and Perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and
Brotherhood among Men."
Motto: "Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One"
National Affiliations:
The National Interfraternity Conference (NIC)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
National Governing Body: The Grand Council
"It only takes a few weeks to pledge
but it takes a Lifetime to be a Brother"
That phrase is heard time and time again within the Brotherhood of Iota Phi Theta and it is one of our rallying
points. Although it is slightly outdated by the fact that Iota Phi Theta has moved away from "pledging" to a
"Brotherhood Intake Process", the spirit is still the same. Quite simply, the process you undergo before
becoming a Brother is secondary to the responsibility you accept once you become a Brother.
Iota Phi Theta is more than a Fraternity, it is a concept ... a way of life. By joining Iota Phi Theta, you are
agreeing to always strive for excellence in all facets of your life - academically, professionally, and
personally. Furthermore, you are committing to consistently strive to be the best despite any and all
obstacles.
SERVICE INITIATIVES
"Kaya" (Kaya [kah-ya], meaning "village" in Swahili) Community Service Initiative. Underneath the "Kaya"
umbrella are the following national/international initiatives, programs and community service
partnerships:
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