Mu Phi Epsilon, the international professional music fraternity, began at Westminster with the installation of its Phi Omega chapter in 1946. Prerequisites for membership include an overall GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of 3.0 in music classes, credits of a second-term first-year student, dues responsibilities, and a major or minor in music. Mu Phi Epsilon aims to advance music in America and throughout the world. Its purpose is to promote musicianship, scholarship and the development of friendship.