Brotherhood. Scholarship. Character.
Brotherhood
Lifelong friendships built on mutual respect and showing up for each other.
Scholarship
Study halls, mentorship, and an alumni network across every field. Chapter GPA above the all-fraternity average.
Character
We measure men by what they do — service, integrity, and courage in conviction.
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Drop your number and the chapter will text you the recruitment schedule the moment events are approved.
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Phone is required — that's how we'll text the schedule.
SMS notice: We'll text you when the Fall '26 schedule drops and as rush events approach — up to 8 messages per rush cycle, sent using automated technology. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out. Msg & data rates may apply. If you're 17, you'll need a parent or guardian's permission — see our privacy policy. You'll affirm consent on the final step before submitting.
A year in the life.
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, paintball before finals, the chapter formal (FIPG-compliant, third-party vendor, sober transportation), and dry tailgates on game days. The Gamma Triton chapter shows up — all year. #DamnProud
@phisig_uscPolar Plunge raised $700 for Special Olympics SC
@phisig_uscAnnual paintball at Trigger Tyme
@phisig_uscNo Shave November — $1,600 raised for Movember (men's health & mental-health awareness)
@phisig_uscChapter formal — third-party vendor, sober transportation
@phisig_uscDry fundraiser dinner — donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
@phisig_uscAbove-average chapter GPA
@phisig_uscBrother of the Month spotlight
@phisig_uscWelcome to our newest brothers
@phisig_uscChapter celebration
Polar Plunge raised $700 for Special Olympics SC
Annual paintball at Trigger Tyme before finals
Chapter formal — third-party vendor, sober transportation
Dry fundraiser dinner for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Three weeks. Zero pressure.
We're not interested in hazing or hoops. We're interested in finding the right men.
- Week 1
Open events
Cookouts, brotherhood events, low-pressure hangs at the house. Show up — no commitment, no application.
01 - Week 2
Closed events
Invite-only smaller events. Spend more time with individual brothers and start to feel out the fit.
02 - Week 3
Interviews & Bid Day
One-on-ones with the e-board, then bids extended. Welcome ceremony for new members.
03
Upcoming events
Full Fall '26 rush schedule drops in August. Get on the interest list above — we'll text everyone the second it's live. Private events go out by invitation only.
Fall '26 schedule drops mid-August.
We're locking in dates with the chapter house, the e-board, and our partner venues. Sign up above and we'll text you the second every event goes live — cookouts, tailgates, philanthropy, and Bid Night.
- Meet the Brothers cookout
- Williams-Brice dry tailgate
- Brotherhood paintball
- Service dinner fundraiser
- Formal dinner (invite-only)
- Bid Night
Founded 1873. Gamma Triton at USC since 1975.
Real men. Real recognition.
Every month the chapter recognizes a brother who's gone above and beyond — in the classroom, in service, on the field, in leadership. Michael joined as a freshman and within a semester took over Philanthropy Chair, transforming the chapter's Special Olympics partnership.
- Philanthropy Chair (freshman)
- Led Polar Plunge — $700 raised for Special Olympics SC
- Dry fundraiser dinner for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Embodies the cardinal principle of Character
#DamnProud
Meet the e-board.
The Gamma Triton chapter elects its leadership annually. These are the brothers running the show — happy to talk to any rush who wants to learn more.
President
Mark Laughery
Vice President
Jake Benoudiz
Secretary
Mitchell West
Treasurer
Charlie Moore
Sentinel
Joshua Barteet
Founded in 1873.
Built for what's next.
Phi Sigma Kappa was founded at Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1873 on three cardinal principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Character. The Gamma Triton chapter chartered at the University of South Carolina in 1975 and has built USC men around those same principles for fifty years — leaders in the classroom, in the community, and beyond.
Parents and prospective members: , Alumni Advisor · Gamma Triton — advisor@phisig-usc.com.
- Top-tier academic support and mentorship
- Year-round philanthropy with Special Olympics South Carolina
- Strong alumni network across the Southeast
- Brotherhood that lasts well beyond graduation
Heritage
One of the oldest Greek letter societies in the country.
Founded at Massachusetts Agricultural College on March 15, 1873. Gamma Triton has carried the chapter forward at the University of South Carolina since 1975.
Columbia, SC 29208
Rush questions
Daily chapter life
Zero-tolerance anti-hazing policy.
Phi Sigma Kappa national and the Gamma Triton chapter strictly prohibit hazing in any form. Our new-member education is built around brotherhood, leadership, and chapter history — never humiliation, intimidation, or harm. Concerns can be reported anonymously to at advisor@phisig-usc.com, or via the national anti-hazing hotline 1-888-NOT-HAZE.
Do I need to be a freshman?
Nope. We rush freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and transfers. If you're at USC and looking for a brotherhood, we want to meet you.
Is there a GPA requirement?
We expect a minimum 2.5 to receive a bid. Our chapter average is well above that — scholarship is one of our three cardinal principles.
How much does it cost?
Dues cover house fees, philanthropy, formals, and chapter operations. We'll walk you through every line item before you accept a bid — no surprises.
Is there hazing?
Zero. Phi Sigma Kappa nationally and our chapter take a hard line against hazing. New-member education is built around brotherhood, history, and leadership development. Concerns can be reported anonymously to our chapter advisor or to Phi Sigma Kappa national HQ.
What's the time commitment?
About 4–6 hours/week of required programming during the semester (chapter meeting, study hall, occasional service). The rest is optional — go as hard or as easy as you want.
Can I rush if I'm already in another organization?
Yes — we have brothers on the rugby team, in the business school, in honors college, in ROTC. Phi Sig adds to your USC experience, it doesn't replace it.
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The house at .
The Phi Sigma Kappa chapter house sits at , walking distance to Russell House and the Horseshoe. It's where the cookouts, chapter meetings, and Bid Nights happen — and where most rushes meet the chapter for the first time.
Get on the interest list.
Sixty seconds — name, contact, profile. We'll text the second the schedule drops in August.