NATIONAL EVENTS
Grand Arch Council Online Registration – Open
November 28, 2025 – June 23, 2026
- Early bird registration pricing is available from November 28, 2025 until May 26, 2026.
- Regular registration pricing is available from May 27 until June 23, 2026.
- On-site registration will be available from July 15 until June 18, 2026, though we recommend purchasing your tickets early.
2026 National Scholarship Applications – Open
January 15, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Applications for National Phi Psi Scholarships must be submitted through the Foundation Portal. Applications are open from January 15 until March 15.
Phi Kappa Psi Award Submissions – Open
February 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026
Applications for Phi Kappa Psi Awards are now open! We are accepting submissions for a variety of individual, chapter, and alumni/volunteer groups!
This year, awards will be given out at the 82nd Grand Arch Council in Scottsdale, AZ.
Click here to learn more about awards + how to apply
Available Awards:
- Individual Awards
- Outstanding Campus Partner
- Edward H. Knight Award of Merit
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award
- Outstanding Young Alumnus
- Outstanding Emerging Leader Award
- Outstanding Undergraduate of the District Award
- Undergraduate of the Year
- Chapter Awards
- Dr. Gordon Sparks Letterman Men’s Health Award
- Membership Excellence Award
- Griffing-Tate Award for Continued Education
- Scholastic Achievement Awards
- Chapter Excellence Awards
- Grand Chapter Award
- Most Improved Chapter
- Hyatt Eby Community Service Award
- Alumni/Volunteer Group Awards
- Alumni Corporation Achievement Award
- Alumni Corporation Award for Continued Excellence
- Outstanding Alumni Association Award
Parent + Family Webinar
March 4, 2026 | Virtual
Applications for National Phi Psi Scholarships must be submitted through the Foundation Portal. Applications are open from January 15 until March 15.
Executive Council Meeting
April 18, 2026 | Austin, TX
Join the Phi Kappa Psi Executive Council + Staff in Austin for our Spring Executive Council Meeting!
You have the ability to attend this meeting either in-person or virtually. If you plan to attend in-person, please prepare to wear business attire.
Date:
April 18, 2026
Time:
9 AM Start
Location:
Texas Alpha Chapter House
2501 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705
Attire:
Business Attire
Grand Arch Council
July 15-18, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ
Phi Kappa Psi’s Grand Arch Council (GAC) is the biennial supreme governing body of the Fraternity. Members come together from across the country to propose amendments, elect Executive Council members, and make committee recommendations for the Fraternity.
The 82nd GAC will be held at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ July 15-28, 2026. Registration will be open from November 28, 2025 – June 23, 2026.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Arkansas Alumni Association – Founders Day at the Races
March 7, 2026 | Hot Springs, AR
In celebration of the 174th anniversary since the founding of our beloved Fraternity, the Arkansas Alumni Association’s 2026 Founders Day at the Races will be held at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 7, 2026! Get ready to spend a weekend with your Brothers, betting on the ponies at Arkansas’ premier thoroughbred horse racing venue! As usual, our group will have a large block of reserved stadium seating.
The Embassy Suites Hotel located at 400 Convention Boulevard in Hot Springs will once again serve as our “home base” this year. Most attendees check into the hotel on Friday and check out on Sunday. The hotel will provide a shuttle for our group to and from the racetrack.
Our Saturday Night Banquet will be held at the Embassy Suites following the last race of the day. We invite you to come gather with us and experience a wonderful evening with good food, drinks, speakers, presentations of awards, and more.
(You do NOT have to have a room at the Embassy Suites Hotel nor are you required to attend the other weekend events in order for you to attend the banquet.)
This will be a Founders Day celebration you do not want to miss! We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in attending the races and/or the banquet, please reach out to Glenn Lockeby at (501) 690-5401 or glenn@lockeby.com.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
TBD – price will be finalized once there’s an accurate head count (expect ~$100 / person)
Time:
Day at the Races – 12 PM
Banquet – following the last race
Keynote speaker: Chuck Brandman CWRU ’70, SWVGP
Master of Ceremonies: Luigi Chiechi Arkansas a’81, Arkansas Alumni Association Vice President
Location:
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Hotel Info:
Embassy Suites Hotel Hot Springs
400 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Please make your hotel reservation early as the hotel can be quick to fill up. You can make a reservation online or via phone (501) 624-9200
Sacramento Alumni Association – Founders Day Dinner
March 8, 2026 | Davis, CA
The event is being held at the Stonegate Country Club in Davis. All alumni, from any chapter or year, are invited to attend, including spouses. This is an adults-only event.
Please RSVP to travisnagler@gmail.com as soon as possible, but the latest RSVP date is Friday, Febuary 27th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date:
March 8, 2026
Price:
Alumni – $45 / person
Undergraduates – $30 / person
Time:
Happy Hour | 5:30 PM
Dinner | 6:30 PM
Location:
Stonegate Country Club
919 Lake Blvd, Davis, CA 956161
Attire:
Business Casual
Houston Alumni Association – Volunteering @ Houston Food Bank
April 25, 2026 | Houston, TX
The Houston Alumni Association will once more be partnering with the Texas Zeta and Texas Epsilon Chapters for a group morning volunteer shift at the Houston Food Bank, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch’s location will be provided to those who register for & attend the event on the day of.
The food bank does not yet allow us to book this far in advance, but please mark Saturday, April 25th on your calendar for the Houston Phi Kappa Psi Founders Day celebration. Significant others are welcome to attend. We are honored to serve with our alumni brothers, undergraduate brothers, and our brothers’ partners in a manner congruent with the values of our Noble Fraternity.
Details to come, so keep your eyes on our newsletter & Facebook page!
Date:
April 25, 2026
Attire:
Casual Attire
CHAPTER EVENTS
Kentucky Beta – UK v. Florida Watch Party
March 7, 2026 | Lexington, KY
Join Kentucky Beta in a pre-game gathering/watch party for the UK v. Florida game!
If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Louis Smith at louisvsmith@gmail.com or (305) 458-3125.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
N/A – Pizza + drinks available at the brewery
Time:
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Blue Stallion Brewery
610 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508
Attire:
Casual Attire
Pennsylvania Theta – 157th Cherry Alley
March 7, 2026 | Bethlehem, PA
Please join us as we celebrate the service of the brotherhood of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity to both Lafayette College and Easton, Pennsylvania for 157 continuous years!
Please reach out to Hudson Pace at paceh@lafayette.edu to receive email communications for this event.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
$90 / person
Price includes one alcoholic drink ticket per person.
Meal Choices:
Must Choose One w/ RSVP / Payment
– Filet Mignon (8 oz.)
– Chicken Bruschetta (breaded chicken breast, diced tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil)
– Blackened Salmon (lemon dill cream sauce)
Time:
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Event Center at Blue
4431 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Attire:
Black-tie (optional)
Rhode Island Beta – RI Beta Founders Day Dinner
May 14, 2026 | Cranston, RI
Phi Kappa Psi Rhode Island Beta Brothers! You are invited to attend the RI Beta Founder’s Day Dinner on Thursday, May 14! We will also hold our annual AHC elections.
RSVP by May 1 to Brother Ryan Rocha at ryan.f.rocha@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you all!
Date:
May 14, 2026
Price:
$60 / person
Paid at the door. Price includes one alcoholic drink ticket and one raffle ticket for a URI / Phi Psi Basket.
Time:
6:30 PM Start
Location:
Santa Maria Di Prata Society
29 Walnut Grove Ave, Cranston, RI 02920