Psi Upsilon is a way of life. It is friendships, brotherhood, leadership opportunities, social functions, community service, growth and personal development, hard work, academic endeavors, and many other things. The "Psi U experience" each member has is likely to be different from that of a member of another chapter or even a brother in the same chapter.

Although the experience may differ, Psi Upsilon itself, as defined by its principles and standards, is constant. It is the fundamental nature of these principles which have given Psi Upsilon the strength to flourish since its inception in 1833.