Quick Facts

Founded at the University of Minnesota in 1904

Largest and oldest engineering fraternity in the world

28,000+ Members

Currently 1000+ student members in 45 active chapters and colonies

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General Info

Founded at the University of Minnesota in 1904, Theta Tau is the largest (as well as the oldest) professional fraternity in the field of engineering. Over 28,000 have been initiated over the years. With emphasis on quality and a strong fraternal bond, the Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools, and limits to fifty the number of student members in any one of its chapters across the nation.

Theta Tau follows carefully a program in the selection and development of its members that stresses the importance of high professional ethics and exemplary practices. Within each chapter, the Fraternity stimulates professional activity and social compatibility; provides a framework for group participation in campus, community, engineering, and fraternity affairs; and promotes lasting friendships - a lifetime of brotherhood in an engineering environment.

The Fraternity presents awards for outstanding personal and chapter achievements. Through visitation from national officers and other alumni, the stability of each chapter can be maintained. Guidance and publications are provided by the Central Office to help manage the chapter in a professional manner. Financial assistance is available through loans for chapter housing and loans for senior students. Through national conferences and conventions, there is an annual opportunity to associate with fraternity brothers (students and alumni) from chapters across the nation.

MOTTO

The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.

Local Requirement

Overall GPA 3.2 (Before Initiation; Maintaining GPA of 2.5)
Must be an Engineering Student and currently progressing onto the field
A Student must show active role within the School of Engineering

Central Regional Chapters

Northwestern University
Purdue Univeristy
University of Iowa
University of Wisconsin - Maidson
University of Minnisota
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
100 Michigan Technological University