Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK)
Zeta Psi Chapter at Tennessee Tech
Phi Epsilon Kappa is a national professional fraternity for people who are interested in Exercise Science and related careers. Zeta Psi bases membership on upstanding character, good grades, positive attitude and high personal, professional, and moral standards.
Advantages of Membership in a Professional Fraternity
Provides unique opportunities for working with peers,
Offers social-cultural opportunities;
Fosters lasting friendships and fraternal spirit;
Provides opportunities for professional growth and leadership development;
Develops a feeling of mutual interest and responsibility, both personally and professionally;
Helps instill a healthy professional spirit among the members and others in the department.
Initiation
Zeta Psi intends to have initiation in both fall and spring semesters.
There is a formal initiation ceremony where new members pledge the PEK oath.
Persons eligible for membership are undergraduate and graduate students and faculty in the Department of Exercise Science.
Criteria
Declared major and concentration in Exercise Science
Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall
Minimum 60 hours completed in undergraduate program
Active membership in the Exercise Science major’s club
Satisfactory on the Fitness Test
Fees
New members select a membership plan according to their anticipated time remaining at Tennessee Tech. Initiation and membership fees must be paid during the semester of initiation.
Payment plans are available, please contact Dr. Killman for details. Membership fees are accepted in cash, check (payable to PEK Zeta Psi), debit/credit, or Venmo: @TTU-CKCLUBS
For more information, please email Dr. Christy Killman at ckillman@tntech.edu or call 931-372-3467.
PEK National and Zeta Psi's Fee Structure
National PEK Fees
One-time Initiation Fee
$110 (undergrads); $130 (grad students)
Annual Membership, $35
PEK Pin, $15 (one-time)
Initial National Fees Total
$160 (undergrads); $180 (grad students)
Zeta Psi Chapter Fees
One-time Initiation Fee, $20
Plus, one of the annual membership options below based on the expected time at Tennessee Tech:
1-year, $35
2-year, $55
3-year, $75
Total Fees
Undergraduate Students
1-year membership & initiations, $215
2-year membership & initiations, $235
3-year membership & initiations, $255
Graduate Students
1-year membership & initiations, $235
2-year membership & initiations, $255
3-year membership & initiations, $275
2025 INITIATION
Date & Location TBD | Application Deadline TBD
Completed applications must be received by Dr. Killman no later than one (1) week prior to the announced initiation ceremony. Applications submitted after that time will be pushed to the following semester.
