Frequently Asked Questions
Full convention registration (Active Member — Full Convention) includes access to all four days of programming: Friday and Saturday business meetings (box lunches included), the Friday evening exploration to Navy Pier, the Thursday Welcome Mixer, the Saturday banquet, the Saturday after party, and the Sunday morning worship service at Trinity UCC. A convention swag bag is also included. Thursday’s open-day activities — golf and self-guided city tours (Obama Presidential Center, Magnificent Mile, Chicago lakefront, Bolingbrook Mall) — are optional add-ons with separate registration.
Day passes, banquet-only, and guest tickets cover specific events as listed on the Registration page. Check the ticket descriptions for what each tier includes.
The dress code varies by event:
Business Meetings: Business casual — slacks, button-down shirt, blazer optional. No athletic wear.
Tabling Sessions @ Chicago State University: Chapter letters encouraged.
Welcome Mixer: Smart casual.
Saturday Banquet: Formal / Black Tie. This is the signature event of the convention — suits or tuxedos for brothers, formal attire for guests.
After Party: Cocktail attire.
Worship Service at Trinity UCC: Sunday Best.
Excursions & Tours: Casual and comfortable. Venue-appropriate footwear recommended; golf attire for the Thursday outing.
Each active chapter in good standing is entitled to one (1) official voting delegate. The chapter president must designate the delegate prior to the convention. The delegate must be a dues-current member of that chapter.
Delegate credentials will be distributed upon check-in at registration. Delegates must be present during all business sessions to exercise voting rights. Proxy voting is not permitted unless specified in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Questions about delegate eligibility should be directed to the National Secretary at convention@impshow.com.
The following meals are included with full convention registration:
Friday: Box lunch during business meetings.
Saturday: Box lunch during business meetings; multi-course Saturday banquet (evening).
The Thursday Welcome Mixer and Saturday after party offer cash bars with light snacks. Breakfasts are not provided — the host hotel will have on-site dining options. Attendees are responsible for any meals not listed above.
Dietary accommodations (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, etc.) can be requested during registration. Please note your needs in the registration form.
Yes. Day passes and a Banquet-Only ticket are available for brothers who cannot attend the full four days. See the Registration page for details and pricing.
Note that voting delegates must be present for all business sessions in order to maintain voting eligibility. Day passes do not include voting rights.
Yes. A Guest / Family ticket is available for spouses, partners, children, and other guests accompanying a registered brother. Guest tickets cover social events and dinners. Business sessions (legislation and elections) are for members only.
Children under a certain age may attend certain events at no charge — details to be confirmed. Contact convention@impshow.com with specific questions about family attendance.
Full refund and transfer policies will be published alongside the early-bird deadline announcement. The general framework:
Cancellations before [Date TBD]: full refund minus a processing fee. Cancellations after [Date TBD] but before [Date TBD]: 50% refund. Cancellations after the final deadline: no refund, but the ticket may be transferred to another member.
To cancel or transfer a registration, contact convention@impshow.com at least 48 hours before the convention start.
The convention is in Chicago, IL. Chicago is served by O'Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW). Both airports have CTA train service to downtown. Visit the Travel & Hotel page for full details, including rideshare estimates and shuttle information.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) and the CTA L train are the most convenient options from both airports.
Yes. The convention venue and hotel are committed to accessibility. If you require specific accommodations — including wheelchair access, hearing assistance, accessible seating, or other needs — please indicate this during registration or contact us at convention@impshow.com as early as possible so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Welcome! The National Convention is the largest gathering of Phi Eta Psi brothers — a high-energy, high-significance event that combines fraternity business with brotherhood and celebration.
A few tips: arrive Thursday to join the early-arrival fellowship (golf, city tours, the Welcome Mixer at 8 PM); pick up your credentials at registration on Friday or Saturday morning; bring your member ID; review the proposed legislation and officer candidates before the business meetings so you understand what will be discussed.
First-timers are encouraged to join one of the Thursday Chicago tours — the Obama Presidential Center and the Magnificent Mile are both excellent introductions to the city and to other brothers. The Saturday banquet is the signature gathering of the weekend.
If you have questions during the convention, the registration desk is staffed throughout and there will be a first-timers orientation. Watch for announcements.
Proposed legislation and constitutional amendments must be submitted to the National Secretary by a specified deadline prior to the convention (date to be announced). Submissions should include: the proposed text, the rationale, and the name and chapter of the sponsoring member or chapter.
All properly submitted proposals will be distributed to delegates in advance of the business sessions. Late submissions may be accepted at the discretion of the presiding officer on the floor.
Contact the National Secretary at convention@impshow.com for the submission template and deadline.
For general convention questions: convention@impshow.com
For registration-specific questions, visit the Contact page for the registration chair's contact information.
You can also visit the Phi Eta Psi national contact page for chapter and national office contacts.