Phi Sigma Sigma is a sorority founded upon the ideal of promoting the highest type of womanhood. Becoming a member of Phi Sigma Sigma not only brings you into a sisterhood, but a lifelong commitment from each sister. As those who have become part of our blossoming rose, Phi Sigma Sigma hopes to give back to you a life full of the most precious memories and eternal friendships.

Our Mission
To inspire the personal development of each sister and perpetuate the advancement of womanhood.

Our Vision
Phi Sigma Sigma is a dynamic sisterhood of powerful women fostering uncompromising principles, igniting positive change, and embracing individuality.

We're all about Learning
The women of Phi Sigma Sigma share a commitment to lifelong learning. We teach each other and learn from each other. We make academic achievement a priority, fostering an environment that encourages our membership to reach their highest potential.

We're all about Serving
Phi Sigma Sigma values making a difference in the lives of others. Hence, they become leaders in their communities, their professions, and their sisterhood. Leadership through service comes naturally to our women as we cultivate personal growth by seeking opportunities to serve.

We're all about Sisterhood
Phi Sigma Sigma is a dynamic sisterhood of women with different backgrounds but similar values. Our commitment to inclusiveness binds us, and results in stronger women who embrace individuality and share this philosophy with the world.

Other Important Symbols:
• Open Motto: Diokete Hupsala - "Aim High"
• Offical Hymn: Liebestraum
• Twin Ideals: The brotherhood of man and the alleviation of the world's pain.

The Fraternity symbols were chosen because they appealed to the Founders. Shirley Cohen Laufer chose the Sphinx because it is a mythological figure of mystery and secrecy for women. The American Beauty Rose was selected because of its statuesque beauty, and the balance of its sharp thorns and soft petals. Fay Chertkoff, Gwen Zaliels Snyder, and Estelle Melnick Cole literally locked themselves in a room together to write the first ritual. Gwen Zaliels Snyder designed the familiar sapphire-eyed Sphinxhead pin. The first National Song was called “The Hymn” and was written by Pearl S. Lippman (Alpha, ’21) and her husband, Arthur. Our official hymn, the Liebestraum, is based on Franz Liszt’s original composition, Liebestraume.