<p>Is Sigma Phi reputable? Nobody seems to mention it in the frat ranking threads, but I passed it when I was heading to PiKapps, and heard some tattooed hipster guys talking about it at a coffee place. I wanted to understand what the deal was before I considered rushing for winter.</p>
<p>You’ll commonly hear Sigma Phi referred to as Metal Frat. It chose to depart the IFC some time ago, and now operates as a separate and self-sustaining entity. It is reputable, but I believe it is considerably different from other fraternities. It’s a somewhat rock music-oriented frat, hence the name, and they attract musically-inclined members and partiers by having live bands at their house. It’s interesting. It’s probably the only social fraternity I would have considered.</p>
<p>My son is pledging now, not a musician or major party player… They are the house next to the one with the beach volleyball court. They are not soley metal but a bunch of diverse guys, some in Ross and others LSA.
I have been to their tailgate party on Parents weekend and had a great time. I would recommend you speak with some pledges and brothers outside the house to get a feel.</p>
<p>^That’s sigma chi. Metal frat isn’t in IFC and isn’t relevant socially. They do their own thing and probably let anyone in who wants to join.</p>
<p>What do you mean by “isn’t relevant socially”?</p>
<p>^Well they don’t mix with sororities or have parties really. From what I know it’s just a group of guys who like that kind of music and live/hang out together. More of an unofficial social club.</p>