Pi Mu Epsilon is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions, and among the staffs of qualified non-academic institutions. Pi Mu Epsilon aims to do this by:
1. electing members on an honorary basis according to their proficiency in mathematics,
2. engaging in activities designed to promote the mathematical and scholarly development of its members,
3. taking any other measures which will further the purpose above stated.