Theta Chi

Fraternity · Interfraternity Council

On April 10, 1856, in Norwich, Vermont, two young men attending Norwich University called to order the first meeting of Theta Chi...

Council

Interfraternity Council

At Iowa State

Since 1922

Housing

Chapter house

Founded

Nationally in 1856

About the chapter

On April 10, 1856, in Norwich, Vermont, two young men attending Norwich University called to order the first meeting of Theta Chi Fraternity. 66 years later, on December 22, 1922, a group of men known as the Mohawk Club, took the oaths and the Alpha Mu Chapter was founded at Iowa State University. In 1996 the chapter house burnt down from a kitchen fire. With the support from alumni and other chapters, enough money was raised to rebuild the current facility that opened in 1999. The 150-year tradition of extending the helping hand continues to flourish on the Iowa State campus. We value the principle of friendship through the mutual assistance of every member. We have one of the largest scholarship funds of all Greek life.

“Joining Theta Chi has been by far the best decision I’ve made while in college. I’ve made countless memories and I’m so proud to call the guys in the chapter my brothers. We always have each other’s back, and there’s always someone to hang out with. We have one of the largest scholarship funds of all Greek life and we have numerous opportunities for your future. My favorite part about Theta Chi is the potential for growth that’s always up for grabs, showing that we’re the fastest growing chapter on campus. Two years ago, I joined a brotherhood of 33 active members, and now we’ve tripled our chapter size. You really get out what you put in, and I’m loving every second of it.”

Kyler Pittman, Public Relations Chairman, Chaplain

Chapter facts

Motto: An Assisting Hand
Philanthropy: United Service Organizations (USO)
Address: 219 Ash Ave, Ames
Parking: Parking available on location.
Alcohol: Alcohol-free chapter house

As listed by Theta Chi on its Iowa State SFE page.

How to join

IFC fraternities recruit informally 365 days a year, so there is no single sign-up week. Most chapters have a house south of campus, with room for roughly 29 to 89 members.

SFE interest form

Chapter details and photo come from Iowa State's Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement · 22 student members listed on stuorg.