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About Kappa Psi

The objectives of Kappa Psi include: To conduct a professional fraternal organization for the mutual benefit of its members; To develop industry, sobriety, and fellowship; To foster high ideals, scholarship, and pharmaceutical research; To support all projects which will advance the profession of pharmacy and to actively participate in them; To inspire in its members a deep and lasting pride in their Fraternity and in the profession of pharmacy; To render such other services to its members and its profession feasible and in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the Fraternity.

National Organization Website: https://kappa-psi.com/

Beta Xi Chapter Website: https://kappapsibetaxi.org/


Dues

PY1s, PY2s, & PY3s: $300/semester

PY4s: $100/semester


Kappa Psi Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I join Kappa Psi?
    Students can rush Kappa Psi at the beginning of the fall semester each year. Head to the Kappa Psi Beta Xi chapter website for information about rush events!
  • What are my responsibilities as a member?
    Weekly chapter meetings and participation on 1 committee with a monthly meeting
  • How much of a time commitment is Kappa Psi?
    1-2 hours per week
  • What happens at Kappa Psi’s meetings?
    A wide array of topics are discussed.
  • What would I benefit from being a part of Kappa Psi?
    Kappa Psi is the largest pharmaceutical fraternity in the nation and the networking opportunities with alumni can open many doors for you in the future. Specifically, at UNC, we are a smaller, close-knit group of Brothers who push each to be the best we can be in the areas of friendship, scholarship, professionalism, and pharmacy.

Events/Projects

Philanthropy: Mr. Pharmacy, Volunteering for the Ronald McDonald House, UNC pediatric Playroom, and Highway Clean-ups
Fundraising: Donations for Reach Out and Read, an organization that donates children books to doctors offices and hospitals
Social: Summer Party, Halloween Party, Tunnel Party, and Traveling for a Formal Event each year
Professional: Annual Flu Clinic, Interview Workshops, Career Panels
Networking: 2-3 Kappa Psi conferences held annually at different colleges of pharmacy, annual Alumni Day held at the UNC Kappa Psi Fraternity House

Kappa Psi strives to promote well-roundedness for pharmacy students. Our fraternity provides a support system for you not just during your time in pharmacy school but for life!


Chapter Leadership

Regent
Kendall Poythress, Class of 2026

Vice Regent
Preetish Patil, Class of 2026

Secretary
Zunaira Afsar, Class of 2026

Treasurer
Mary Milligan, Class of 2027

Chaplain
McKenna Good, Class of 2027

Professional Chair
Shera Furigay, Class of 2027

Pledgemaster
Carly Medwin, Class of 2026

Assistant Pledgemaster
Paul Alebrande, Class of 2027

Recruitment Chair
Ryan Le, Class of 2027

Co-Recruitment Chair
Gautami Sonarikar, Class of 2027

Alumni Chair
Elsa Hanson, Class of 2027

Historian
Joshua Bridgewater, Class of 2027

House Manager
Joshua Zelada, Class of 2027

Assistant House Manager
Nate Gilmore, Class of 2027

Fundraising Chair
Ingrid Huang, Class of 2027

Social Chair
Mariam Dawood, Class of 2027

Sergeant-at-Arms
Deby Adejuwon, Class of 2026

Webmaster
Ravi Parekh, Class of 2026

Legislative Chair
Sarah Petersen, Class of 2026

Finance Chair
Disha Ojha, Class of 2027

Co-Brotherhood Development Chairs
Katie Quigley, Class of 2026
Tessa Carovich, Class of 2026

 


Faculty Advisor

Dr. Phil Rodgers

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