Phi Sigma Kappa was founded nationally on March 15, 1873, at the University of Massachusetts by six men — William Penn Brooks, Joseph Francis Barrett, Xenos Young Clark, Frederick George Campbell, Jabez William Clay and Henry Hauge — who envisioned a fraternity built on men with unique experiences, shared purpose and the desire for personal growth. At Hope College, the Tau Septaton chapter was chartered on November 11, 2003, establishing a brotherhood rooted in tradition, service and academic excellence.

The Tau Septaton’s chapter guiding values are Phi Sigma Kappa’s Cardinal Principles: Brotherhood, Scholarship and Character, which shape every aspect of their experience, from academic achievement to leadership and community engagement. Members of Tau Septaton are active across campus, contributing to student organizations, philanthropic efforts and initiatives that strengthen both the fraternity and the broader Hope community.

Tradition is central to Tau Septaton. Each year, they host several Brotherhood events that bond together both current members and their strong alumni foundation, as well as philanthropic events that aim to help the Hope campus as well as the greater Holland community, such as our national partnership with Special Olympics, participating in Polar Plunge every year. Tau Septaton also has the opportunity every summer to travel to national conferences and meet brothers from other chapters, building their foundation as a local chapter with national roots and helping to connect active members with the over 180,000 alumni nationwide.