Welcome to the Phi Chapter of the Zeta Psi Fraternity of North America at New York University. We are the Founding Chapter established on June 1st, 1847. Zeta psi is almost as old as its founding institution and therefore prides itself in its deep and rich history at the university.

     The major characteristic which makes fraternities differ from one another is the type of individual involved. "In Zeta Psi, we firmly believe in this concept. Zeta Psi Fraternity of North America was established with the ideals of developing young men into purposeful, free-thinking, community-minded individuals. Zeta Psi became the first truly national fraternity, when we started our chapter at the University of California at Berkley in 1870. We also became the first international fraternity when the chapter at the University of Toronto was started in 1879. Other firsts include the first fraternity at all eight Ivy League schools simultaneously, and the first fraternity on the campuses of Tufts, Cornell, Berkeley, Toronto, McGill, Case Western Reserve, Stanford, Alberta, Calgary, Claremont, and the University of Manitoba. Zeta psi is also about to become the first global fraternity with the chartering of its oxford colony in England.

     We put a strong emphasis on the individual, not only in recruitment and training, but in career development, alumni affiliation, and lifelong participation.

     We are often called the "Ivy League Fraternity". We maintain our selective group by choice, rather than compromise the integrity of our brotherhood. Zeta Psi has built a reputation for establishing chapters at only the premier academic institutions in the U.S. and Canada. No other fraternity can match this impressive list.

     If you are interested in becoming a Zete feel free to contact our rush chairs and look for upcoming rush events.