About Phi Iota Alpha

Name: Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. / “Fi Iota Alfa Fraternidad, Inc.”
Nickname: Phiota / “Fiota”
Fraternal Scope: International
Established: December 26, 1931
Publication: The Phiota!
National Philanthropy: National Hispanic Institute (NHI)

Our Fraternal Colors

Four colored squares arranged horizontally: red, white, blue, and yellow.

Red, White, Navy Blue, and Gold

Our Fraternal Motto

“Semper Parati, Semper Juncti”

Fraternal Mascot

Close-up of a male lion's face with golden eyes, a black nose, and a full mane, set against a dark background.
Red carnation flower on a black background.

The Red Carnation

Fraternal Flower

The origins of Phi Iota Alpha began at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, New York, in 1898.

The origins of Phi Iota Alpha began at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, New York, in 1898.

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter

Founding School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alpha Chapter