Phi Mu is a national, not-for-profit Fraternity that continues to help young women become better students, stronger professionals and greater leaders by offering social opportunities, support networks and personal enrichment resources. Founded in 1852 by Mary Ann (Dupont) Lines, Mary Elizabeth (Myrick) Daniel and Martha Bibb (Hardaway) Redding at Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga., we are the second oldest American sorority. More than 175,000 Phi Mu women have become members and we have charted more than 247 chapters nationwide.

Phi Mu encourages vibrant living. Vibrant means having or showing great life, activity, and energy. We are engaged citizens who pursue their passions, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.

Our Mission Statement

​Founded in 1852, Phi Mu is a women’s organization which provides personal and academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence and lifelong friendship through a shared tradition. Phi Mu promotes vibrant living, encouraging members to achieve their personal best.

The Phi Mu Badge is a uniquely shaped shield of gold overlaid with a black shield bearing the two bonds, three stars, hand clasping a heart and the Greek letters.

“Les Soeurs Fideles,” or “The Faithful Sisters.”





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Phi Mu’s Creed was submitted by sisters of the Mu Chapter and was adopted at the 1916 National Convention. The Creed is credited to Grace Lumpkin, Mu. National President Beth Monnin, P, officially named 2016 “The Year of the Creed” in honor of the Creed’s 100th anniversary.

​Our Coat of Arms: Designed in 1904 by Annie Laurie (Mallory) Parker, Alpha, and assisted by Louise (Monning) Elliott, Alpha.
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The rose-colored carnation. While the rose-colored carnation in the language of flowers refers to “women’s love and sisterhood,” Lillian Estes (Davis), Alpha, Grand Historian 1907-1908, wrote that “pink carnations are, and always have been, the emblematic flower.”

​Our Founders’ Day is March 4

The barbed quatrefoil is Phi Mu’s symbol. It is a unique shape and can be traced back to early European design.
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Lions have always been a part of our history and are also shown on our Coat of Arms. Our mascot, which we affectionately call “Sir Fidel,” is a name adapted from our open motto, Les Soeurs Fideles. Sir Fidel was created in 1973.
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​Phi Mu National Headquarters, located in Peachtree City, Ga., is home to both Phi Mu Fraternity and Phi Mu Foundation. The 31,672 square foot building houses our leadership training center, library, conference rooms, office space and Carnation Collection, the Phi Mu Fraternity boutique. It also contains a museum, displaying many Phi Mu artifacts and memorabilia that span throughout our history.

Phi Mu Creed