How will the Fraternity affect my grades?
One of the biggest adjustments a new collegiate has to make is getting used to the time management and personal accountability required to be successful academically. Academics are emphasized from day one at Pi Kappa Alpha. Study hours, tutoring and brother mentoring are all encouraged activities in the new member education program. A commitment to scholastic excellence carries on well beyond initiation. Our chapters offer financial incentives for outstanding scholastic performance and brothers in the same major can offer advice on the best path to graduation. Additionally, studies show that fraternity membership increases student retention by 28%, and that 70% of Greek members graduate compared to only 50% of non-Greek students.
Pi Kappa Alpha realizes that students enroll in college, first and foremost, to get an education and to improve their futures. Consistent with this philosophy, Pike places a high importance on scholarship and educating our members on all aspects of life. Here at UC Riverside, Pike understands the need for a good academic environment to achieve quality grades and scholastic growth. Pi Kappa Alpha provides for many of its members, the opportunity to better one's grades through mentoring programs, study hours, and educational scholarships. While delivering a college experience like no other, being Greek at UCR helps provide students an education and foundation for their future endeavors following college.