Psi Upsilon at the University of Michigan

Supporting brotherhood, education, leadership, and philanthropy since 1865

Who We Are

The Phi chapter of Psi Upsilon fraternity dates back to 1865 and is among the most prestigious operating fraternities at the University of Michigan. The Chapter House, located at 1000 Hill Street, is a historic building designed by Albert Kahn, who was the architect of many of the classic buildings at the University of Michigan including the Burton Memorial Tower, Hill Auditorium, the Hatcher Graduate Library, and William L. Clements Library. We are a select group sharing similar ideals, hopes, and purposes through the bonds of deep friendship and mutual understanding. Fostering high standards, each member embodies timeless ideals, aims and principles. Each member aspires to make a significant contribution to their university, to their fraternity, to their community, and to their country; to adopt and fulfill significant life goals; and to achieve the highest moral, intellectual, and social excellence.

Our mission is to provide our members with

  • Individual development of the highest educational, moral, intellectual, and social excellence

  • The commitment to a lifelong brotherhood of firm and enduring friendship

  • The opportunity for the development of leadership skills that can be utilized in an undergraduate environment and throughout life

  • The commitment to contribute to their educational environment, their community, and their country throughout their lives

Our Values

Lifelong Friendship

Psi Upsilon unites its members in a diverse brotherhood of firm and enduring friendship that will last a lifetime.

Moral Leadership

Psi Upsilon’s system of self-governance nurtures development of mature decision making, individual responsibility, and moral leadership.

Intellectual Engagement

Psi Upsilon fosters individual and chapter support for the academic missions of the college and creates opportunities for co-curricular learning and personal development.

Responsible Social Conduct

Psi Upsilon’s members are guided by principles of responsibility, civility, and courtesy.

Service to Society

Psi Upsilon encourages service to college, community, country, and Fraternity.