🏛️ Recruiting Fall 2025 • Alpha Chapter

SIGMA PHI DELTA

The Premier International Fraternity of Engineers

Experience brotherhood that feels like home. At SPD, we're your ride-or-die crew at USC—celebrating every win, standing strong through every challenge, and having your back no matter what. Where Science, Friendship, and Duty create bonds that last a lifetime. Fall 2025 Recruitment Open

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101 Years of Excellence

1924 Founding Year

1000+ Alumni Network

∞ Limitless Possibilities

Our Distinguished Legacy

The Alpha Chapter Heritage

Founded in 1924 at USC, Sigma Phi Delta Alpha Chapter is the founding chapter of the premier international engineering fraternity. Rechartered in 2023 after a brief dormancy, we're now recruiting our Fall 2025 class.

Historic Chapter House

Our house at 817 W 30th Street, built as the Japanese Consulate by J.M. Simpson (architect of Doheny Library), has been our home since 1942.

Engineering Excellence

Our brothers pursue engineering degrees at USC, developing skills and connections that lead to careers at top companies across the industry. Our chapter serves as a hub for professional development and lasting friendships.

Our Mission & Values

Led by Shawn Chauhan, our chapter was rechartered on December 1, 2023, marking a new era at USC. We're recruiting exceptional students for Fall 2025.

What We Provide

The mission of Sigma Phi Delta is to foster academic excellence through leadership development, professional growth, and brotherhood among its members:

▸ Brotherhood - A network of support connecting members throughout their USC journey
▸ Academic Support - Study sessions, tutoring services, and connections with professional engineers
▸ Service Opportunities - Partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, Engineers without Borders, and local nonprofits
▸ Professional Development - Leadership training, resume reviews, and annual development conferences

Our Brotherhood Philosophy

At SPD Alpha, we're creating a brotherhood that mirrors the bond you have with your best friends from high school back home. Here, brothers have each other's backs no matter what - we celebrate each other's successes as our own and stand together during difficult times. This unconditional support creates lifelong bonds that extend far beyond your years at USC.

The Alpha Legacy & Fall 2025

As the founding chapter with 100+ years of excellence, we set the standard. Join Fall 2025 and become part of this historic legacy.

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Science

Advancing engineering knowledge through academic excellence, research innovation, and technological breakthrough at one of America's top engineering schools.

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Friendship

Creating a brotherhood that feels like your best friends from high school - where we have each other's backs no matter what, celebrate each success together, and stand by one another through every challenge.

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Duty

Living our commitment to brotherhood by being there for each other unconditionally, upholding engineering excellence, and serving our community with integrity and leadership.

Connect With Alpha Chapter

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Chapter Leadership

Meet the exceptional leaders driving our chapter's pursuit of engineering excellence and brotherhood development. Our officers embody the highest standards of academic achievement, professional growth, and fraternal service as we prepare for our Fall 2025 recruitment.

Kenny Yadav

President

Electrical Engineering

Tim Ruston

Vice President

Industrial Engineering

Benjamin Lindstrom

Treasurer

Electrical Engineering

David Huang

Secretary

Economics

Xander Reyes

Recruitment Chair

Chemical Engineering

Jesus Pelayo Sandoval

Brotherhood Chair

Economics

Charlie Bateer

Social Media Chair

Cybersecurity

Leadership Opportunities

Officer positions are elected every semester, providing invaluable leadership experience and professional development. Join us to develop your executive skills while serving the brotherhood and advancing the engineering profession.

Join Our Brotherhood

Ready to join USC's premier engineering fraternity? Successfully rechartered in December 2023, we're now recruiting our Fall 2025 class. At Sigma Phi Delta, you'll discover more than just a fraternity - you'll find a brotherhood that feels like your best friends from high school back home.

We're building a community where brothers have each other's backs no matter what, where we genuinely celebrate each other's achievements, and where we stand together through life's challenges. This is the kind of brotherhood where your success is our success, and your struggles are never faced alone.

Phase 1

Information Sessions

Attend our exclusive information sessions to meet current brothers and learn about our 100+ year legacy. Discover how we're building a brotherhood that feels like your closest friends from back home - where genuine support and lasting friendships define who we are.

Phase 2

Professional Development Events

Participate in professional development workshops, resume reviews, and networking events with alumni engineers at top companies. Our brothers actively help each other succeed professionally, celebrating wins together and providing support during challenging job searches.

Phase 3

Brotherhood Activities

Experience USC football tailgates, brotherhood events, and social functions that create the memorable college experience you've been looking for. These aren't just parties - they're where lifelong friendships are forged and where brothers become family.

Phase 4

Selection Process

Engage in meaningful conversations with brothers about your engineering aspirations, personal values, and how you envision contributing to our brotherhood. We're looking for men who understand that true brotherhood means having each other's backs through everything life throws our way.

Phase 5

Brotherhood Initiation

Upon receiving your bid and completing the pledge process, you'll be initiated as a full brother, gaining access to our extensive alumni network, career opportunities, and lifelong friendships.

Why Join Sigma Phi Delta?

When you join SPD, you're not just joining a fraternity - you're gaining a second family. Our brotherhood is built on the principle that your brothers should feel like your best friends from high school, the ones who knew you before you had to prove yourself to anyone.

What Makes Our Brotherhood Different:

▸ Unconditional Support - Brothers who have your back through failed exams, tough breakups, family challenges, and everything in between
▸ Shared Success - When you land that internship or ace that exam, your brothers celebrate like it's their own victory - because in our brotherhood, it is
▸ Genuine Friendship - Late-night study sessions, spontaneous adventures, and the kind of memories that make college unforgettable
▸ Professional Network - Alumni brothers at SpaceX, Apple, Boeing, and startups who actively help you launch your career

As a member of our Fall 2025 class, you'll help shape the future of our rechartered chapter while building bonds that last a lifetime. This is your chance to be part of something special - a brotherhood where you're never alone in your journey.

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Brotherhood in Action

Capturing memories, celebrating achievements, and showcasing our brotherhood's commitment to engineering excellence, professional development, and lasting friendships at USC.

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Contact Us

Have questions about joining Sigma Phi Delta? Want to learn more about our brotherhood and Fall 2025 recruitment? We're here to help you begin your journey with the premier engineering fraternity at USC.

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Location

817 W 30th Street

Rush Information

Interested in rushing? Our recruitment for Fall 2025 will take place at the beginning of the semester. Follow us on Instagram @uscspd for the latest updates and rush event announcements.

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