Our Values

Scholars  

Students that join Greek life at Western Carolina are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. But at Zeta Xi we hold our members to a higher standard. We recruit on the minimum grade point average of 2.7.  

To make sure that our members are performing to the best of their abilities in the classroom we require our members to partake in multiple academic accountability programs during every semester and reward those who exceed our expectations. 

Leaders  

Chapters are organized like a corporation, led by an executive team of undergraduate college students. The executive board oversees various committee chairs in the areas of finance, operations, recruitment, and continuing education to name a few. There are numerous opportunities to hone your leadership and management skills. 

Since our members have the opportunity to indulge in such opportunities, it gives them the experience that is needed to translate into a professional setting, giving them the upper hand at potential job opportunities coming out of college. 

The Zeta Xi Chapter of Pike at Western Carolina breeds student leaders. Every single one of our members are a part or hold leadership in another organizations on campus like Student Government Association, Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society, Snowboarding Club, Club Lacrosse and various other organizations. We even have members who have been nominated for campus wide leadership awards and are recognized in front of the entire university. 

Athletes  

PIKE believes athletic competition encourages young men to challenge each other and to perform at their highest levels. We seek men who push themselves to be great at everything they do. 

At Western Carolina, Pi Kappa Alpha participates in very many athletic events over the entirety of the school year including but not limited to Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball, Dodgeball, Softball, Sand Volleyball, Etc. 

In Zeta Xi’s short amount of time back on campus we have won intramural championships in Basketball, Dodgeball, Sand Volleyball, Kickball, and others.  

Gentleman  

Zeta Xi is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character. We seek men that respect themselves, their peers, and their communities, as stated in our values. 

Members are encouraged to participate in community service and philanthropy opportunities presented by our chapters. PIKE believes that a commitment to service is a crucial part of personal development. 

Pikes also learn social skills and etiquette through membership development programs, as well as mixers and formals.