Any male is eligible for membership. The fraternity is entitled to single-gender membership under the provisions of Section 86.14 of the regulations promulgated under Title IX of the US Educational Act Amendment of 1972. The specific requirements are:
- Matriculation in an accredited four year, degree-granting institution of higher education
- Matriculation in an accredited graduate or doctorial program
- Good academic standing in accordance to the mission of the organization
- Willingness to work in teams
- Strong commitment to friendship and brotherhood
- Initiative to serve the community and humanity as a whole
The requirements must be satisfied in order to be properly initiated into the induction process. During the process, candidates undergo training that enhances their leadership, networking, teamwork, professional, and organizational skills. The ultimate goal of the process is to train candidates to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the organization. For more membership information contact us.
The type of individual that would be suited for this organization should feel that they either strongly embody, or wish to embody, the following qualities:
- Committed to Excellence in all that they do
- Disciplined in holding themselves to the highest standards of academic achievement, personal integrity, and service to others
- Interested in the History of Latin America, and the issues that face the Latino Man in the United States today
- Dedicated to “La Causa” of all Latin American peoples
- Seeking the lifelong bonds of Brotherhood, that Phi Iota Alpha, “The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence”, offers them
It is NOT required that the candidate be of Latino descent, but it should be noted that the Induction Education Process is INTENSELY rooted in the History, Struggle, and Identity of Latin America.